Project Runway-- Nursery Edition

After watching Project Runway one night, I decided that I wanted to take a stab at the crib skirt--how hard could it be really? (Plus, saving money is cool too!)



Monday, I ventured off to Joann's and I found this pattern-- it has clean lines, but still a little interest with the band and box pleats. Can't be too hard right? I ended up getting it on sale which was a bonus-- but then the lady had to rub it in my face and say that it was on sale this past weekend for $1.99-- grrrrr, that could have been amazing- but at least I did get some discount!

Then it came down to fabrics....everything worked off of the crib bumper fabric. I wanted something that worked with the bumper, but stayed a little quieter. I contemplated doing three shades of cream, blue, and brown. But I ended up deciding on cream top, blue middle, and cream bottom. It called for rick rack detailing- which I chose to add a hint of the brown.



So then I washed and ironed the fabric before pinning the pattern. Of course, I immediately got hung up on the directions-- what the heck is a crosswise fold? After realizing that it was not a huge concern because of it being a solid fabric and that I just had to make sure that the grains matched- I was off to the races!

I began with sewing each side's top and middle pieces together.

Then I added the rick-rack detail. (I used a paint sample to keep the rick rack level.)

Followed by the lower band.

Then I returned the hem to the length that I needed and voila- it looks like a solid panel!
Next came the pleating.

Then the base (what goes under the mattress) and all the sides went together! I gave it a good hard-starch ironing and ta.da!!  The crib skirt!  My mom is making the bumper and I can't wait to see it all together!

Happenings this week....

This weekend Greg and I moved our guest bed and headboard into the front room.

Wow, is this room smaller! But, this is a blessing in disguise! We want to make this room super inviting and have everything our guests need---since they will be staying several days at a time to help out with BB. Being a smaller room, we need less things!

All we need is another nightstand, a dresser and tv, and new drapery.  I want to refinish the nightstand that we have now and possibly add a small chair and the room will be done!

So here's the nursery is empty for now.

But wait, we bought something to finally have proof that a baby is on the way!

Ta da!!!!

Let's just say we went on a shopping spree today. We had found the stroller and car seat that we wanted several months ago, but didn't want to fork up all the change for it. Plus if we got this, we weren't sure what else people might want to buy for gifts (shallow, I know--but really? Do you know how much stuff Baby needs?)

Well, when we were buying the crib, we saw that our beloved stroller had a sale going on--buy the stroller and get the car seat free- I mean holy moly! Saving over $200 for something I really want? Yes please! But they only had a few strollers left and the manufacturer ran out of stock because of this deal--so what the store had was all that was left, decision made--we walked out the door with this....

yay!

So we are almost at the half way mark and there's finally a bump that looks like a BABY bump, not that I ate too many tacos!

Can't wait to get started on the rest of the nursery!!!

We are having a garage sale today, so hopefully we can get some dolla-dolla-bills-yall to get everything else rolling!

Decision Time!

I have been looking and looking since the day we found out that we are pregnant for a crib. I am down to two and can't make up my mind.

Which would you choose?

Here are my list of wants for the crib:
-Gender Neutral
-Modern without feeling harsh
-Didn't want the style with a headboard/footboard look.
-Low profile so that my short self could reach baby- even with mattress at the lowest level.
-Bright white to soft white
-Not to fussy
-Sturdy--can last for more than one baby
-Something that clean lined furniture can look good with.

Without further ado... here are the top 2!

#1

Stanley Furniture Crib

Pros: Great look, know it is good quality, good size, no exposed screws

Cons: more expensive, thick base does not show off bed skirt well, side rails a TAD wobbly, won't ship until August

My cost: about $600 plus shipping

#2

AP Industries

Better Detailed Picture of the Crib (shown in off white)

Pros: This is a floor model, so it is bargain priced!!!!, Can have it put together tonight!!, VERY sturdy, good look, nice details, side rails are great height for me, has the modern flair that I like

Cons: Floor model- in good condition, but people have touched it, the feet are not as substantial looking as option 1, is this a look I will like for the next baby SEVERAL years away?, screws are exposed on sides.

My cost: $295 (regular $595) and it comes home with me today!

So Cast your Votes!!! 

Who's gonna win? #1 or #2???