9.10.2010

Custom Baby Shower Set

Erin recently commissioned me to create a custom baby set for her former college roommate who is due to have a little girl in October. I love making delicate, playful things for little ones!
As we head into the fall and people start thinking about holiday gifts (!) I thought I'd take this opportunity to give a little behind-the-scenes look into my custom project process:

{ the completed custom set - zipper pouch, bib, and quilted taggie blanket }

The Inquiry: First, Erin emailed me to inquire about the custom project:
"I have a question/custom request. My former roommate is having a baby in October. I'd like to give her something that can't be found on Amazon or Target or a registry, and I thought of your creations. Would you have time to create something before the beginning of October?"
I just love getting these emails!

{ bib front and quilted taggie blanket }

Tinkering Out the Budget and Specifics: Next, I asked for a price range and a few thoughts on what she had in mind/ways to make this project personal. She responded -
"My price range is probably around 40 - is that doable with your materials? I'm thinking something along the lines of bibs and maybe a zipper case to hold things for the diaper bag?? The baby is a girl, and my roommate and I used to have a joke about baby animals when we were in college - she loves them, so I'm thinking a baby animals thing would be cute. Let me know what you think, and we can chat!"
After that, I worked within her budget to create a plan for a baby bib, quilted taggie blanket, and zipper pouch, and confirmed the plan and timeline with Erin.

{ bib back detail }

Choosing the Fabric and Materials: I went shopping for fabric at my favorite quilt shop in my hometown in Vermont, and I found the perfect fabric to represent both my aesthetic AND the baby animals that Erin requested!


{ quilted taggie blanket front }

Construction: This is when my sewing machine and I get to work! I put on an episode of This American Life and get in the zone!


{ taggie blanket back detail }

Delivery: My favorite part! Erin and I got to meet in person at the local Farmer's Market, and I delivered the bag of creations over some cold beverages as we sat on a park bench.


Thanks, Erin, for thinking of me for such a fun project!

If YOU'RE interested in a custom Connect the Dots creation, please contact me at caroleann (at) connectthedotscrafts (dot) com, or click the "contact" link on the left! I'd love to make something especially for you!



3 comments:

  1. jeepers uve been a busy bee!!these look great!

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  2. The baby animal fabric is adorable. You did a fabulous job with this custom order.

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  3. Thanks Claire - I have been busy. I'm so inspired by all that you're doing that I've been trying to post more often. Thanks for all the inspiration!

    And Mom, so glad that after a year and a half you've finally figured out how to comment!!

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