After Oliver was born this summer and we found out he was a boy, I sat down one night and sewed him up some of of his very own stretchy Gauze Swaddle Blankets that Dana shared on her blog a few months prior. I still don't understand how I never knew about them before especially having Oliver be my 4th little babe, I guess I missed the big craze as I was using Noah's … [Read more...]
Fabric Composition Notebook Cover {Tutorial}
For some reason I cannot quite put my finger on, we are having quite the baby-splosion this August and September around these parts, it's raining babies I tell you. We are pretty lucky to be enjoying so many sweet little bundles of joy all squishy and small, man they are cuties :-) I wonder what happened 9-10 months ago that I, thank goodness, was not a part of? ;-) I … [Read more...]
Vinyl Tablecloth Changing Mat
Ok, so you all know my love for vinyl tablecloths lately, right? Well, here is yet another idea for all those fun tablecloths you are finding out there this summer...a changing mat for your little babe! So nice cause you can just wipe them clean if they get any yuck on them...and we all know they get some yuck on them! :) And, since I have no clue if we are having a … [Read more...]
Fruit Salad Baby Hats Tutorial
Sooo, I'm finally getting around to posting the Fruit Salad Baby Hat tutorial from my guest blogging stint at Luvinthemommyhood. Some of you said you couldn't find the tutorial on my blog and well, I never re-posted it here so that's why you couldn't find it...sorry! Now, just so ya know, these are the directions for making the "Blueberry Special" baby hat...I hope … [Read more...]
Knit Baby Cocoon…LOVE!!!
So, the other night I knit myself up one of these: Isn't it freakin' cute!?! It's a Baby Cocoon!!! Basically, it's a knit baby sleep sack but I think a cocoon is waaaay cuter to say...Baby Cocoon...awww, doesn't it just sound adorable!?! Penny kindly let me tuck her nigh-night baby doll in it, the only doll she gives a hoot about and ONLY while she sleeps. Melissa … [Read more...]
Giraffe/Fuzzy Llama Tutorial
Ok, since many of you wanted to know how to make the giraffe/llama taggie family from yesterday's post I am going to show you how! You ask and you shall receive! It just feels so American Idol, doesn't it? (I really don't watch that show, OK, well not after the first season anyways!) Remember these cute little buggers!? Awww, that's right, a momma and her baby! It … [Read more...]
The Goods are on Their Way
Well, last night while my husband and Noah were doing this... (and little Penny was sleeping) I was putting the finishing touches on the gifts I have been making for my brother and sister-in-law and their baby who is set to come at anytime now! I finally finished everything and it is being shipped off to them as I speak...yay! for finished projects! So, what did I … [Read more...]
Owl Stuffie Tutorial
So, I am finally getting around to posting a tutorial for one of the gifts I am making for my brother's baby to be born in 2 weeks and counting...so excited for the new parents-to-be!! It is a fairly simple project that you can embellish to make it personalized for your little munchkin. I used three different fabrics but you don' t have to...I just love the pink furry … [Read more...]
Bib Clips/Mitten Clips Tutorial
Do you ever have those times when you go to a restaurant with the kids and you forgot to bring a bib? Tell me about it!! Since my little boy no longer wears bibs as a daily occurence, I usually just need to bring one for Penelope. But, since I don't have to bring one for Noah, I usually forget to bring one for her...seriously, right?! Napkins by themselves just never … [Read more...]
Sometimes Mistakes Are A Good Thing
So, after I made that rockin' sundress for me I just had to make one for little Miss P. I found a great yellow print with the cutest little bees on it and knew Penny had to have a little summer dress too. Even though summer is at it's end, I was thinking ahead and decided to make a really long dress...like down to the ankles long...and that way by next summer it would be … [Read more...]
More Baby Things
One of our friends, Diana, just had herself a little munchkin and I thought I would make her some things for the new babe. Little Vincent is now the proud owner of a carseat blankie perfect for those midwest winters, some burp cloths so he doesn't mess up his momma's clothes after he eats, and a giraffe stuffed taggie which is probably one of my most favorite patterns that … [Read more...]
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