This adorable project and accompanying story was submitted by Susan Freebery, and I just had to post it if for the pictures of her granddaughter alone! I'll let Susan explain in her own words what makes this one special!


1. General Description
The toddler bib pattern that I have created is one of my favorites. I love this pattern because as everyone knows, a 10 month old doesn’t just get food directly below their chin when learning to eat. They get it all over their shoulders, shirt sleeves and anywhere else that isn’t covered! This bib/smock has been the perfect solution for my Granddaughter. Now everyone that sees the bib in action asks where did it come from and how do they get one!

2. Step-by-step description.
Click here to view pdf file with instructions

3. What makes this project special?
I love making things that are functional and that actually use up my stash - quilts always, and other items as well. It is a "triple hit" in my opinion when you combine stash and function AND you enjoy the journey as you create! Does it get any better than that? I think not!

4. Skill level
This project could be handled by any skill level, in my opinion.

5. Products
Cutting board
Rotary cutter
Sewing machine
Embroidery design (if embellished in that way)

6. Time investment
2 hours maximum

7. Why I love This Project
This project is very special to me, primarily because I originally made it for my granddaughter. I am extremely pleased that it turned out to be such a useful, practical part of her daily life.

The toddler bib I created (after a few misses) is one of my favorites. I love this pattern because as you all know, a 10 month old doesn’t just get food directly below their chin when learning to eat. They get it all over their shoulders, shirt sleeves and anywhere else that isn’t covered! This bib/smock has been the perfect solution for my Little Lovey. Any excuse to show off my Granddaughter!

This bib is all one piece, and as easy to make as can be. The pattern feels to me like a "blank canvas". You can use a fun fabric, and simply quilt it and then bind it, or you can appliqué it like I did there, or you can machine embroider… the sky is the limit.

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How Would You Do It?
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