tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post5302308361432434847..comments2024-02-15T20:06:54.293-08:00Comments on Thoughts and Thimbles: Frugal Baby Activity Gym Tutorial~ Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882650511821959701noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-60674179835086127032019-02-15T13:58:56.367-08:002019-02-15T13:58:56.367-08:00I do have a walking foot, but I can't recall i...I do have a walking foot, but I can't recall if I used it for this project -- I do know that my regular machine foot could handle it (it's not much good at "full" quilting, but just tacking the layers in a few places works out well). <br /><br />Cheers,<br />Shannon~ Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882650511821959701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-76550472162801751252019-01-24T06:19:16.883-08:002019-01-24T06:19:16.883-08:00What foot did you use for your machine? I'm a ...What foot did you use for your machine? I'm a novice but I feel like the layers wouldn't go through my regular foot. A walking foot?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447646741502937159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-33142156254024623502017-08-20T16:13:21.965-07:002017-08-20T16:13:21.965-07:00Yes, I've actually been asked once or twice if...Yes, I've actually been asked once or twice if I would make one and have to decline -- I am more than happy to spend the time on my own project (as a stay-at-home mom I have "more" time than money :-), but factoring in an hourly wage would drive up the cost of a home-made gym. Granted, I could have spent much less time if I hadn't pieced the top or made the toys myself -- those were both things that I wanted to do for the fun of it! Usually I'm looking for an excuse to tone my creative muscles, and if I can save money in the process (even if I have to invest time)... well, it's a win-win to me!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Shannon~ Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882650511821959701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-48838988851538855952017-08-20T05:14:55.298-07:002017-08-20T05:14:55.298-07:00So now that you've taken all that TIME to make...So now that you've taken all that TIME to make a beautifully finished activity gym, if you were to sell it, what would the cost of your labor be? This is clearly a $50-$100 project, should You actually want to be paid well for the TIME and materials. I guess it makes sense that buying a new one would be so "expensive", right?The Honest Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00149724062781376480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-49717855833265755732016-10-23T17:36:46.213-07:002016-10-23T17:36:46.213-07:00I'm so glad to hear that it worked out for you...I'm so glad to hear that it worked out for you! I love that you altered it to fit your needs (it sounds adorable :-). Hope your little one enjoys it -- and thank you for taking the time to share your success!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Shannon~ Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882650511821959701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-32020742141158901102016-10-23T03:27:09.631-07:002016-10-23T03:27:09.631-07:00Hi, ı loved your detailed tutorial. I made one arc...Hi, ı loved your detailed tutorial. I made one arch, kept the fabric longer and sewed the ends. And ı tied the arch to my baby's crib's sides by pieces of ribbon. I hanged a couple of amigurumi animals which I've crocheted previously and a music box from my older child's baby mobile. It turned out really cute and cheap. Many thanks for the tutorial :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-26304729793854674802016-08-25T13:15:50.146-07:002016-08-25T13:15:50.146-07:00An existing quilt is a great idea! I actually re-u...An existing quilt is a great idea! I actually re-used the same arches from my original mat, so the measurements should be pretty much the same -- you could always try cutting the hoops a few inches longer, just to check (they're pretty easy to trim down if you need to). <br /><br />Good luck, and I'm so happy that the tutorial will (hopefully :-) be helpful!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Shannon~ Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882650511821959701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-14221337069779185962016-08-25T07:18:17.008-07:002016-08-25T07:18:17.008-07:00I absolutely love this idea and stray away from an...I absolutely love this idea and stray away from any tutorials that involve sewing b/c<br />1) I do not own a sewing machine and 2) it scares me<br />BUT, I really want to attempt making this for my one on the way. To make it easier on myself, I am just going to use an existing quilt. Would the measurements for the arches be very different if I used a 30" square quilt like in your updated pic?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-16540514112242988712015-07-28T09:55:12.763-07:002015-07-28T09:55:12.763-07:00Psycholark,
That is amazing! Wow, I am so impress...Psycholark,<br /><br />That is amazing! Wow, I am so impressed by both your crocheting and creativity! What a fun place for your brother's baby to hang out. :-) <br /><br />As for the hula hoops, when I remade my activity gym I re-used the hula hoops (i.e., they've been used for two babies so far. I haven't had any issues with them bending, fortunately! I've only suspended very light toys from the arches, so that could be part of it, but so far they seem quite resilient. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your version of the activity gym -- it's marvelous!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Shannon~ Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882650511821959701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-43281750278080549492015-07-25T08:51:10.946-07:002015-07-25T08:51:10.946-07:00I just finished my play gym! http://www.ravelry.co...I just finished my play gym! http://www.ravelry.com/projects/psycholark/mario-activity-gym-for-babies<br /><br />Sewing is not my forte so I crocheted everything. Did you have any issues with the hula hoops over time? Sometimes I feel they are strong enough but other times I feel that they are just going to bend.<br /><br />Thanks for the tutorial!psycholarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667261491947729961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-8726269401386213552014-09-10T15:24:35.306-07:002014-09-10T15:24:35.306-07:00Thank you for your kind words! What a great idea t...Thank you for your kind words! What a great idea to use the animals on your fabric as the hanging toys! I hope your grandson enjoys it -- what a special gift to receive from his grandma. :-)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Shannon~ Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882650511821959701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-45501427569096096962014-09-10T13:45:58.200-07:002014-09-10T13:45:58.200-07:00Thank you so much for this wonderful and clever tu...Thank you so much for this wonderful and clever tutorial Shannon! I'm a quilter and so had some very cute animal flannel to use for the mat. I was able to "fussy" cut the animals to make little animal toys to hang on this. This will be a surprise for our new grandson! Thank you again! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-31002953099352649232013-08-25T21:18:17.341-07:002013-08-25T21:18:17.341-07:00Thanks for the tutorial! You created a fabulous pl...Thanks for the tutorial! You created a fabulous play gym.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-86212862004143463652013-08-24T12:47:40.181-07:002013-08-24T12:47:40.181-07:00Excellent and Thank you.
I am trying to make 2 pl...Excellent and Thank you. <br />I am trying to make 2 play gyms for my twins daughters. But stuck up on how to bend the pipes. hula hoops !!<br /><br />Guru Guruswamy Basavaiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01201227846227373836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-36686300341672656162013-07-13T05:51:29.547-07:002013-07-13T05:51:29.547-07:00I'm so glad you were able to use the tutorial!...I'm so glad you were able to use the tutorial! It's so satisfying to get so much for so little, isn't it? Great idea to use pieced pants for underside!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Shannon~ Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882650511821959701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-32401721598055363382013-07-12T20:56:18.099-07:002013-07-12T20:56:18.099-07:00This is so great! I used an old pair of pants for ...This is so great! I used an old pair of pants for the underside fabric (pieced together, the material won't stretch out of shape...denim would be fun to try), then I used an old towel to pad the inside and a thin fleece blanket for the top and to cover the hoop. I paid $3.50 for my hoop and $4 for my snaps...that makes my play gym for only $7.50!!<br />Thanks so much for the idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-67129668300559775572013-05-21T20:39:35.861-07:002013-05-21T20:39:35.861-07:00This is sooi cuteee... Wanna make this for my baby...This is sooi cuteee... Wanna make this for my baby tooo....<br />-PrachiPrachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095086820291527144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-73073935126663652112012-12-17T12:32:48.462-08:002012-12-17T12:32:48.462-08:00I just foundd your blog today. I love the activit...I just foundd your blog today. I love the activity gym! I want to make one. Now I just need to find some one who is expecting so I can make one or convice my neice it is time for a baby! <br />LOL she may have other plans.<br /><br />Blessings, Loree<br />www.garnergirl-loree.blogspot.comLoreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178001375013761954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-71113756074972535942012-11-01T20:21:51.413-07:002012-11-01T20:21:51.413-07:00This is so adorable and creative!!!
I love the lit...This is so adorable and creative!!!<br />I love the little creatures and their faces are whimsical and sweet. Great job!<br /><br />Blessings<br />~ShannaleeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-85264941817248678602012-10-17T10:47:27.615-07:002012-10-17T10:47:27.615-07:00Shannon,
This.Is.Incredible! Thank you so much for...Shannon,<br />This.Is.Incredible! Thank you so much for this tutorial! I too have been reluctant to dole out the money for a baby gym for my 4-month-old. However, with my limited sewing skills, maybe I will have one made by the time Baby #2 comes along. Thanks again, I really enjoy your blog.<br /><br /> -AlyssaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-77352326585371491092012-10-15T19:22:42.270-07:002012-10-15T19:22:42.270-07:00Hello Shannon,
It has been a while since I have co...Hello Shannon,<br />It has been a while since I have commented but Lauren and I consistently enjoy your blog. We are so delighted by your creative projects not to mention how beautiful everything turns out. It has been so nice to follow your blog as the Lord has grown your little family. May He continue to bless you and give you His peace. Looking forward to hearing of the arrival of your new little one.<br />Blessings,<br />Mrs. Hope<br />Lauren HopeMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922911677802238915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-41632902879172368292012-10-15T13:02:50.865-07:002012-10-15T13:02:50.865-07:00That's amazing, Shannon! Your activity gym is...That's amazing, Shannon! Your activity gym is super-cute and very frugal! I'm sure Baby #2 will love it!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234162572763034574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278139998273750963.post-82038834653378941162012-10-15T12:33:52.280-07:002012-10-15T12:33:52.280-07:00You always amaze me with your tutorials, but I thi...You always amaze me with your tutorials, but I think this is the most fantastic one yet! My baby is 12 weeks old and is starting to take a great interest in the plastic toy gym someone gave her at her baby shower. The activity gym sits quite low, though, so the toys almost dangle in her face. Once she gets a bit larger I don't think she'll be able to use it anymore. I am now going to have to make a customized activity gym for her based on your wonderful tutorial! Thank you so much - hula hoops! Who would have thought?! Brilliant!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713535191616985475noreply@blogger.com