Catching Up With Makes

 I have been SO busy sewing and trying to finish my "to do" list. 
 (and no, Margie, I have not forgotten about the stockings).
I have LOADS of Christmas presents to finish binding, some baby quilts to ship out, and baby shower gifts that I needed to make.

First up is to share what I made for Avery for his first birthday.  

I put together a car mat, and made a Bendy Bag to put the little cars in and

 then a Midi bag to put it all in.  

This way his mom can carry everything together.

  Isn't that mat the bomb?

You can see both bags here.  Loved making them and will likely make more .

I used Hot Wheels fabric on the back of the mat too.

I was working on a quilt back that needed some attention  

The front was made using the fabric line called Dorothy's Journey.  

So I used the panel for the back and then I broke out my embroidery machine to make this crown and the label for the quilt. 

 I'm still a beginner with my machine so was pretty proud of myself to make this!

I had the BEST helpers.

Next up a lovey using the cutest skunk flannel and some minky.

Of course, my signature chenille blanket!

Made another 6 burp cloths

2 receiving blankets

2 crib sheets

Here it is all together, but I added some resuable wipes in a container, 

and some teethers that I made, and a sloth Warmie.  

Plus 2 books.

Another chenille blanket and a Tiger Warmie. 

 How cute is this combo??

I may need to find more of this fabric. 

Making the tiger stripes for the chenille was so cute!

I have a few more things to share but they need to be gifted first.

I leave for a retreat in WI on Tuesday.

Will likely not post again until I get home since I can't show gifts.

PHEW!  Lots of new stuff!!

~XOP~

Avery's First Birthday

 Our little man turned 1 last Saturday.

 I have literally HUNDREDS of photos, LOL, but will post just a very few of my favorites. 
 All of his grandparents were there. 

 His great grandparents from Nick's family were there as well. 

 A few close friends of Kelsey and Nick's were there as well. 

 I'm sure you just want to see photos so here you go.
First up the decorations. 

 Can you see that little rocker? 

 That was Nick's when he was a boy. 

 Avery loves it!

When Avery was eating his cake this was what he was seeing, LOL.  

All of us taking pictures.

Avery with his mom and dad.

Our turn with Avery.

He had his own "smash" cake.

He loved playing with this ribbon.

We forgot to put his crown on pre nap, but got a few pics after his nap.

His mom and dad got this bubble blower and he LOVED it!

Avery always kisses any stuffed animals.

This was the fox we got him.

This is probably my all time favorite photo from the birthday party!  

His little friend Reese got him this tunnel (you can see Reese in the background).  

Avery had a ball with it!

I will show you what I made for him in another post.

Happy birthday little man.

Love Gigi and Papa.

~XOP~