My Kansas City Mommy: my ubby - Build a Blanket, Create a Smile

If you are a Kansas City resident, prepare to be excited. I am about to share with you the cutest little shop - with the coolest custom products! Come along with me on a virtual tour of my ubby - a unique local retailer offering custom blankets and throws for all ages!

When you step into the my ubby workshop, you can tell right away that it is a special place. The shop is bright and whimsical - the perfect place to inspire creativity.

In addition to the custom products (which I'll get to in a minute), a fantastic collection of merchandise awaits you at my ubby. These pillowcase dresses made me smile - I wanted to snag one for every little girl I know!

I kind of felt like I was in a live version of Etsy. There are so many cute items available. Love it!

I spotted unique onesies, headbands, plush toys, books, hairbows... A little bit of everything.

I think one of my favorite things was the little table set up - all ready for kids to be creative! In a shop like this, that won't be hard to do. Don't you just love the decorations? I want this chalk board in my house!

Perfect to keep little ones occupied, this setup is right next to the custom blanket options - so parents can keep their kiddos in sight while selecting their custom design. Perfect. I love it when retail shops recognize that kids need something to hold their attention and provide a cheerful and welcoming space for them. It definitely makes the shopping experience easier on the parents.

And look at the coloring sheet that was available when I stopped by! Love it!

After I took a peek around the shop, I headed to the back room to get an insider's look at where the customizing process happens! my ubby produces made-to-order custom blankets. Each blanket is made of the finest and softest material available.

Lots of different thread colors make lots of lovely designs.

Your custom blanket or throw will be marked with my ubby's logo - cute!

This is where the magic happens, everyone. Check out all of this fabric just waiting to be sewn into a blanket for you.

L seemed pretty relaxed during our visit. He could have no way of knowing what a cool blanket I was about to create for him! Here's a look into the process I went through to create L's custom blanket.

First: I checked out all of the different fabrics available and selected two - one for each side of the blanket. The selection is great and features lots of different textures, which is perfect for adventurous little babies like mine!

Once I had an idea of the fabrics I liked, I headed over to look at thread colors.

Here you can see the two fabrics I picked for L's blanket. That blue fabric is so fun, it has a swirly pattern and it is SO soft. I just want to curl up in it myself!

The selection of available fonts for embroidery is great, as well. I ultimately went with "Hobo" for L's blanket, but it was a tough decision!

Here's a shot where you can see the thread choices, font selections, and ribbon edge options. I am not the sort of person who likes to make a lot of decisions all at once, but this was fun. It's like Build-a-Bear Workshop for grown-ups!

While I decided to make a blanket for L, my ubby is not just limited to products for baby. They offer several sizes, including a "big ubby" which is sized for adults! Keep my ubby in mind for the upcoming holidays - why not create a blanket with the colors of a favorite sports team?

If you're a local reader, you can visit the ubby workshop in person at:

4567 Indian Creek Parkway
Overland Park, KS 66207

If you're not able to stop by the store, make sure you check out their website and "like" them on Facebook! I'm sure you'll find something you love. We sure did! Come back tomorrow, when I'll share another post featuring L's finished ubby - plus a fun giveaway for you (update: the second post is now live, you can find it HERE)!

Thanks to my ubby for providing my review sample. All opinions expressed and photos used are my own.