Who wants to go on a Safari? The Handsomest Safari Nursery Around!

 As a mom of young children, I know a safari just isn't quite in the cards for me.  Would I love to go?  Heck yes!

But am I going to go?  Nope

So for now, I am going to enjoy my little boy safari nursery! 

 Its a little bit modern with the arrow and elephant prints, but its a little bit rustic with the rag quilting technique

a car seat canopy quilt laid out before I sewed it up

 I seriously can't get over the gorgeous colors of mint, navy, and gray all together!  They make me so happy

 The crib skirt is made in a coordinating mint with a gathered crib skirt featuring the elephants and a mint print. 

 Even the ruffle curtains go along perfectly with the crib set and nursery

And don't forget you'll need a matching car seat canopy for that little man (or even a girl!)

Head on over to our shop to get your very own elephant safari crib bedding!

Quilt - As - You - Go Car Seat Canopy Pattern

Protecting my newborn baby has always been an upmost priority. Especially from prying eyes when we are out in public.

Que, the simplest Quilt as you Go Car seat Canopy pattern out there!

Isn't this quilt just to die for?


Quilt Features:

• Finished Quilt measures 33x44" (quilt size can easily be changed by adding more strips)
• The quilt can be used as a car seat canopy OR a quilt!  Simply don't add the handles and you have the perfect baby quilt
• The quickest quilt out there....for sure!  Its quilted as you, so its even quicker!

Quilt Requirements:

• 1 Yard of Fabric for the front of the quilt (can be split between 2-5 fabrics)
• 1 Yard of Fabric for the back of the quilt
• 1 Yard of Batting
• 1/2 Yard for Binding

The quilt pattern is available HERE  Make sure to download it today!

Dinosaur Rag Quilt Car Seat Canopy Pattern~ Cute Appliqued Quilt for a Baby Shower Gift Idea

This fun rag quilt was one of the first that I ever designed. It's an oldie, but a goodie! Ya know what I mean?!

Its a quilt pattern for a rag quilt that also doubles as a car seat canopy.  It is a fun and quick sew.  I don't know about you, but there are so many times that I put off making a present for that sweet baby that is on its way.  I have 9 months to get it done right?  Then I end up getting the invitation for the baby shower.  It's a couple weeks away, right?  Plenty of time!

Deer Silhouette Rag Quilt for Car Seat Tent

I love these cute Deer Silhouette Car Seat Tents.  I am not a hunter, my husband is, but I always try to avoid any and all hunting related decorating and clothing.  Camo....Not my think.  Deer heads on the wall (also known as Mounts {I Think}) definitely not included in my regular decor.

But this deer silhouette is definitely a favorite of mine.  I don't know why, but I just really like it!  So maybe there can be common ground between my husband and I with hunting.  Ok, probably not. 

Sports Rag Quilts and Car Seat Tents ~ With Baseball, Soccer, Football, and Baseball Appliques

I just adore how these cute Sports Rag Quilts and Car Seat Tents With Baseball, Soccer, Football, and Baseball Appliques turned out. They are boyish, and yet not juvenile!

The first has baseballs, soccer's, footballs, and basketballs.  I just love the raw edge applique on each of the rag quilt squares.

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How to Raw Edge Applique Tutorial

I love to raw applique. It is quick and easy and BEAUTIFUL. It can change the look of a quilt so quickly. I also raw applique clothing, baby bibs, receiving blankets, and tons of other items. Here are a few examples:

Pink and Brown Car Seat Tent
Football Blanket

Today I am going to show you how to raw applique:

This is a childrens art case. The pattern can be found HERE. My daughter loves it, but can you imagine how boring it would look without those fun little flowers sewn onto it?

First cut out your appliques. Make sure you use fabrics that will fray (like 100% cotton and flannels) other fabrics like minky will not fray but are still fun to use as an applique.

I have lots of appliques that I have uploaded for you to use for FREE HERE. Many of the appliques that I have come up with were pictures found online. Then I printed them off, cut them out and then cut out the fabric in the same shape. It works well. Just be careful not to pick designs that are too detailed because they will be hard to reproduce with a sewing machine.
Now pin your appliques onto your fabric. The flower applique that I am doing today will require the fabric to be sewn on in layers. The first layer is the leaves.

Now sew around the edge of the fabric appliques using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. You want the edges of the fabric to fray.

Now pin on the next layer of your applique. Which in my case is the first set of circles. Sew around the edge of them with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
Then repeat with the remainder of your layers. Each time pinning them in place and then sewing around them.
Now you have a beautiful piece of fabric with some awesome appliques. Embellish as desired (I did with the buttons)

Then make sure to wash your item to make your fabric fray. The more you wash it the more frayed it will be.

All of the above patterns are available on SALE for 25% off right now in my Etsy shop. Check it out today

Flower Applique Rag Quilt Car Seat Tent Pattern

UPDATE: This was the first rag quilt car seat tent that I made. I still look back on it fondly! It was my daughters. The colors may not be the style for today, but I love it!

Introducing the Flower Applique Rag Quilt Car Seat Tent Pattern by A Vision to Remember

Look at how cute that flower is on the handle

Sorry about the sideways picture.  Gah!

When my daughter was first born my mom and I were walking through Walmart with the Cream Flower blanket over the top of my car seat. I did not want people to see that my baby was only a couple of days old and I wanted to keep her as safe as possible from germs etc.

People were stopping and staring at the car seat and asking if I made it. It gave me an idea to convert the blanket into a cover for the car seat and later the blanket will be used in the stroller and whatever else suits our fancy.