bandana bibs

I went back to work about six weeks ago and since then my time for sewing has essentially evaporated.  It seems like there is never enough time to make a dent in any of my quilts-in-progress, so instead I have been taking the edge off my sewing addiction with small projects that can be done in an hour or two.

I can't recall where I first saw one of these bandana bibs, but there are good tutorials all over the web.  These are genius if you have a spitter or drooler (J is both).  It feels like every time you get the baby dressed up in a cute matching outfit he immediately proceeds to cover the front of it with spitup.  And regular bibs aren't ideal since they make baby look like he's about to have a meal.  These bibs do double duty as a spitup/drool catcher and a stylish accessory. :)

I made five of these in just an hour or two, though I ran out of snaps so two of them are unfinished.  I added a little tag to each one, just because tags are fun.  Some tutorials suggest backing them in toweling, which would certainly be more absorbent; I used flannel because I didn't want them to be too thick or stiff.  These would be adorable shower gifts and would be simple for even a novice sewer.

I've also been playing around with some applique, which I always thought I hated, and actually don't.

Instant gratification as my WIPs languish.  Someday baby will sleep through the night and I will have more time for sewing.  Right?  Right?