I'm sure most Mom's know the scenerio...You're planning on spending some extended time at a friend's house...with your kiddos....during (dah dah dah doom music) nap time. There are kids your child's age & they have a set nap time - so you need to make a plan...fast! Many children are also required to provide a nap mat for their preschool classroom or daycare setting. If any of these situations sound familiar...you need a travelling nap mat!
I made this one for my son last year. I filled it with poly-fill & used a trifold design. I did some box stitching at each fold so that it could fold up compactly & added some handles, so that when it's folded up, it can be carried like a briefcase. I also attached a color-coordinating pillow.
We "practiced" taking naps on it at home before taking it on the road. My little guy loves his. He uses it now for Pre-K.
I used decorator-weight material & poly-fill, but it is washable. I think if I do something like this again, I'd probably just buy a kinder-mat & make a washable cover for that instead, but this one is suiting us well for now & I love watching my little guy snuggle up on it!
I love nap times as well and this is just super cute! I can totally use this! My dad (whose bed I always crash into because his is the closest to my workspace) would be very happy to know that I am soon getting my own napping spot. Teehee! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's so clever!!! great job, and darling material...
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What a FUN idea! Love your fabric choice, too! Thanks for sharing!
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Perfect! And pretty to boot! Thanks for joining us for Anything Related! ~Bridgette
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! I love the fabrics!
ReplyDeleteWe have a store bought one of these and it is not nearly as nice as yours. Thanks for linking up with Sugar & Spice.
ReplyDeleteSmart idea!! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!
ReplyDeleteI looove this idea, so clever! Thank you for sharing this at my link party!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea! This is super cute! I really like the fabrics your used too! Very creative. Hope you are enjoying your weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn
ReplyDeleteThat mat is very cute and it's a great idea! I love your blog and I'm a craft addict too, so I became your follower.
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Very nicely done! What caught my eye initially was I have a hand bag that I bought a few years ago in that same fabric! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic and I love the fabric. Thanks for linking up to my party this week! I'll be featuring you tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI love this, and the fabric is great! Turned out perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving a comment at my blog. I really love to sew and craft.
ReplyDeleteYou have a very nice blog too, I love to look around an I do get inspiration from it. :)
I love your traveling nap mat, you did a very nice job!
Warm greetings and take care.
( i became your follower, if you don't mind)