November Finishes and Other News

My finishes this month are:

Tag Blankets

 

Rag Blanket

No, I've still not gotten to that Tinny Dress....

 

And, in other exciting news, I've joined the Amelie and Henri team!

My main task there is to edit the PDF patterns and any other documents that are sent out.

I used to do a lot of writing and I still love it--I just don't have as much time for it anymore!

But, this will keep my editing skills honed!

Yep, I'm quite excited!

 

Go have a look at their Etsy page--they have some beautiful patterns!

Even more exciting news, and one reason why I've been more quiet in the sewing world, we are expecting our 5th child!
I got to hear the heartbeat today after a trying week and we are so thankful!
Lord-willing we hope to meet this little one in the beginning of June, 2014.


Some More Baby Sewing

My sister had a baby.

Since I had to mail the gift, I thought I'd make something small.

A tag blanket it was.

 

 

The top layer here is flannel which I received from a friend.

The ribbon is all from my stash--from when I used to do a lot more scrapbooking and card making.

 

And, the back is some quilting cotton--'Off to the Rescue by Becky Taunton for Newcastle Fabrics.'

This fabric I bought at the Fat Quarter Shop quite a while ago, but it fit perfectly with the rescue vehicles on the flannel!

 

I cut two 8" x 8" squares, basted the ribbon in place, then sewed them with right sides together, leaving a hole for turning.

Turn, press, and top-stitch. Done.

I sent one off to my new nephew--the other one may go to a friend's new baby unless I sew something else for him....

Rag Blanket Baby Gift

Coming home from Cuba, there were two babies that we *had* to welcome with a gift.

I got on one gift right away, the other will have to wait until later this week.

 

 

But, here it is.

I got to meet the little man today--such a sweet little guy!

 

The fabric is flannelette--the blue I received from a friend, and the white is from Fabricland.

There is a double layer of flannelette, and it's prewashed to start the ruffled look (and to save their washer and dryer from the lint!)

 

Hopefully this'll help keep him warm in the freezing cold winters up here!

Congrats M & M, and God's blessing in raising the little man!

 

 

November Goals

We just got back home from Cuba early Tuesday morning.

It was another successful trip, and we continue to praise our God for safety, for getting everything in, and for the blessed time we could have with the Church in Cuba.

 

But, now it's back to the cold, wintery life here.

And, I do have a list of things I want to finish in November!

 

First of all, two babies were born while we were gone--my sister had a little boy and some good friends of ours had a little boy as well.

Both these little boys will hopefully be getting something sewn.

So, that is first on my list.

 

Next, I have the Tinny pattern from Straight Grain laying on my desk with the fabric all picked out.

I would like to get that done as well.

 

Have a great rest of the week!



October Finishes

Well, the PJs got knocked off my list this month.

 

 

I have drawn up plans for my daughter's Tinny, and fabric picked out for that as well.

The boys' button-up shirts....well....they still have not come to fruition.

And, I have no time to sew the rest of this month....we are going on a trip to Cuba again a bit later, and I have to pack and plan for that!

So, the PJs and the bibs for an order, but I forgot to take pictures of the bibs....

 

Hopefully November goals will be done a bit better!

 

 

Go-To Leggings

 

Andrea, from Go-To Patterns and The Train to Crazy, is having a blog tour on her blog and I'm joining in!

I have really enjoyed sewing up a number of her patterns and have a number to still sew up one of these days.  

 

Last Spring I had whipped up an Anywhere Dress (details here) from Go-To Patterns.

It still fits my daughter, so to make it a little more fall friendly, I thought I'd whip up some Go-To Leggings.

I had bought the pattern a while back already with the intent to sew these up--the blog tour was just the motivation I needed.

 (I had actually covered up my sewing machine already in preparation for our trip to Cuba, but pulled it out to whip these up!)

 

 

The first word out of my daughter's mouth when she put them on was, 'Comfy!'

That means success!

 

And, they do look comfy--I want to whip myself up a bunch of leggings now.

They're so easy to sew up, and fast--I can see myself making them assembly line style.

 

They add a whole new level of modesty--no more undies peaking out!

 

The fabric is from Fabric.com. It is a rib knit--so soft!

(I used the same on the Anywhere Dress but you can tell that it has been worn and washed a lot! The color is slightly different now...)

The leggings are sewn in size 3T.

Both patterns are great patterns--easy to sew up, and perfect for your first knit project!

'Fluffy' had to get in on the pictures :)

 Thanks Andrea, for having me on your tour, and for some really neat patterns!

 

 Click on the picture to visit Andrea's shop!

 

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Manly Cloth Napkin

I was recently asked to make a man bib.

I was picturing a man wearing a much enlarged baby bib and it just did not make for a pretty picture.

So, I found this: Cloth Necktie Napkin Tutorial by Sweetie Pie Bakery.  



Img from Sweetie Pie Bakery

 I made the actual napkin a little bigger since it was to be for a man, and I zig-zagged the tie onto the napkin to make a cleaner finish.

 

 

Now, I just wish my photography skills would improve...sigh...

 

The black (yes it is black, not grey) fabric is broadcloth left over from my sons' capes.

The red flannelette was also from my stash...I was surprised how many reds I actually have--not tons since I don't often use red, but enough to have some selection.  

 

 

But, this should work, and my customer seemed happy with it when she picked it up.