THE CUBE!

This was quite the involved project that started because my children began banging their heads on the ground when they wanted to communicate but couldn't. My husband and I managed to turn 12 wooden dowels and 8 90° PVC joints into a padded room, more or less, so they would be safe from themselves until they calm down. 

My husband sanded all the edges to fit snug in the joints.

18 yards of pre-quilted fabric

No pattern just kindof made it up as I went. I'll sketch up something to explain it eventually.

8 3/4" PVC joints 90° 

I had to order and return two different sets,
and search 2 big box supply stores
before going to a local hardware store...it pays to do research before shopping!
Pre-drill the holes so the wooden dowels dont crack.

Initially it was just 4 walls

It stayed facing upright for about a week until we decided it was to much a kid jail and to hard on my back to lift them in and out every time. Just no fun for anyone. 

 'The Cube' reached its final stages just last weekend when I sewed the back on and put it through the wash so it would stretch tight over the frame. Overall I love it and several of my friends want one for themselves. It's 4' all around so can hold a couple kiddos easy.

It does have a big footprint but you can't argue with a child that can't understand so it was well worth it for our situation. Overall cost of materials was ~$150

I do have to worry about my youngest getting mischievous and using it as a hammock... proves its pretty solid ;)

Let me know what you think of the final outcome <3