Narrowing the Playing Field

Pink is now officially out of the question for the nursery which means it’s down to teal or orange, or both. Orange is taking the lead by far and I think I’m likin’ it. My initial mockup for a quilt idea included some fabrics that I don’t think are going to work for a little boy. (OH YEAH IT’S A BOY AND I’M SO EXCITED!!) Instead, I like the idea of simplifying the look by using only two different patterned fabrics. I’m not sure how the fabrics look in person but online, I likey. Here are my two choices:

I know I can buy $8 crib sheets at Target, but it’s our first child and I’m a fiend for custom design so I’m all about spending the extra money to buy these fabrics below to make my own sheets. It will still be $10 cheaper than buying comparable designer fabric sheets I’ve seen/liked for $30 a piece. So I guess what I’m saying is, I’m splurging for $20 custom crib sheets dang it. Oh by the way, we’re not doing those silly crib accoutrements like bumpers or pillows. Not necessary. Can’t believe these baby companies try to take you for all you’re worth with these insane $250 crib “bedding sets”. Nonsense.  We just need a crib, mattress (and pad) and fitted crib sheets. So I’m splurgin’ on the sheets.

I’ve got it narrowed down to a couple of extra “wild card” fabrics that I like but don’t necessarily have a use for. Maybe the fabric book slings? Dave isn’t really feeling those and since we both like the original book ledges, I might not end up making them. No biggie. But this olive green “Who’s Hoot” fabric by Michael Miller is too cute not to use somewhere.

I also continue to love this Alexander Henry “Spotted Owl” fabric but is it to frou-frou for a boy? Maybe it can be for something mommy-related like a SLING. Yiieah.