Baby Boy Bibs & Buying More Fabric

Yes, I know I said I wouldn't buy more fabric, but 2 weeks ago there was a $1/yard sale at a local quilt store.  Of course, I went to the wrong store, and bought a quilt kit for a large chunk of change.  Then, as if in a sugar coma, I went to the correct store, and bought only from the $1/yard bin.  I bought mostly quilting cottons.  But one piece was a gorgeous ultra-suede in a rich cherry.  I walked out with a heavy bag of fabric for $20.  Fortunately, my daughter brought a big book.

I have been using a lot of my existing though, so I feel justified.  I have made a bunch of boy bibs - I can't recommend the pattern enough for sewing for a baby boy.  Dude Babies by Vanilla House Designs  http://www.vanillahousedesigns.com/p189-dude-babies/  is an awesome pattern.  There's been a bunch of baby boys being born lately and this fits the cute factor times 100!  Everyone who has received one loves them.  I've been using my current stash for them too.  Bonus.  I modified the pattern though, to make it easier.  I traced the cowboy and mr. formal piece and attached it to the pattern piece to make one panel, not 2. Then I cut multiple layers so I can make 3 at a time.  Fruity fabric makes for a cute tie too.  Maybe I'll grab some fabric with lemons on it for the sheriff badge - when I'm off my self imposed fabric diet.

Kelly O'