My Gifts For Little Miss

 I gave some gifts from the baby registry, but I made a lot too.

It was exciting to get to make for a new baby.

First up were burp cloths.

I made 2 flannel crib sheets and one knit one (rainbow)

Self binding blanket

The bear fabric is flannel and the green is a very soft Minky

I embroidered bear faces on both the white and pink Onise.

These were 3-6 month size and a real pain to do!

Came out really cute though.

The bear face ones are the ones my daughter requested.

The other 2 were total surprises for her.

I loved this little rainbow design.

I found this adorable Onsie at Hobby Lobby!

Who knew?

Rainbow pattern was from ETSY

Much easier since this was a 6 month size.

This unicorn face turned out well too.

I put a cushy fleece on the back so the embroidery wouldn't be scratchy on Little Miss

I found this onsie on Amazon.

Unicorn embroidery was from ETSY.

These were so fun to do (well mostly, LOL)

When my daughter opened these, she said maybe she was going to have me

 make more embroidered clothing!

I have a quilt to get working on next.

Stay tuned.

~XOP~

Baby Layette

 I have been working on getting a layette finished for a baby shower I am invited to go to in March.

  I used some of the Minky I had in my stash for a couple of self binding blankets. 

 I did buy some flannel for the second one but the first one and the minky all came from my stash.

Next, I bought some knit fabrics so I could make a few crib sheets.

My daughter ended up liking these the best of all the sheets I made for her.

I cut up some of the left overs and made burp cloths.

The back is all flannel from my stash.

I made re-usable rags out of the corners cut off from making the sheets.

Then I made a few teethers with what was left.

I finally settled on a quilt for this little one but it will not be finished by the shower.

I guess it just means they will get it when the baby is born!

Tomorrow I am dropping of the mother load of quilts with my LAQ.

Only one is mine!

The birds and the pinwheels I showed recently.

~XOP~

First Finish of 2023

 I used to donate plasma twice a week for about 2 years.  

Sometimes my right arm was difficult to hit, enter Brittny.

She was always able to hit my vein on the first try!

Spending so much time at the plasma center I got to know her pretty well.

She and her hubby were wanting to have a baby.

I had to stop  donating because of the breast cancer medication.

She emailed me to let me know they are expecting a baby!!

They are doing the nursery in Winnie the Pooh.

So of course I had to make some stuff for the nursery, right?

I got the quilt top done before we went to NC.

That meant I was able to get it to my LAQ before I left too.

I used a great Winnie the Pooh Minky for the back.

I was also able to make a few other things for the nursery.

I made some self binding blankets, using WTP Minky and pink flannel.

They came out really cute!

I made 2 crib sheets, one flannel and one knit.

I used the leftovers to make burp cloths and reusable wash rags too.

I got the quilt back all quilted up with Bees!!!

It turned out so darling!!!

I really wanted to use this panel for the center but I didn't have one.

I went online and traded to get it.

Look how cute this Minky is too.

Bonus that it is super soft.

I messaged her and asked if we could meet up on Saturday at her work.

I told her I had a little something to drop off for her.

She was completely blindsided and so thankful.

I think she loved all of it!

I took a pic of the two of us.

Isn't she so cute too??

And guess what the baby's name is going to be?

AVERY Jane.

Can you believe that?  

Baby is due next month and now her layette is ready for her!

~XOP~

Things I've Been Working On

 This week hubby has been gone to Canada. 

 I always look forward to having a week to myself to do whatever I want to.

I worked on some gifts and some baby gifts.

One of my favorite people at the Biolife plasma center is expecting.

They are doing Winnie the Pooh for the nursery.

I made 2 crib sheets and some wash cloths and burp cloths for her.

I made her 2 self binding blankets too.

I also made some sheets, burp cloths and washcloths for another friend.

I found the cutest basket at JAF this week too.

It is even Cole approved!

More to come soon!!

~XOP~

 

Baby Quilt

 I was trying to decide what project to begin and looking at the scraps from the crib sheets. 

 I found I had enough of the giraffe scraps to add a few more fabrics to and

 voila, a baby quilt was born!  

I added 2 more colors, found backing in my stash (a really soft yellow plush), put some batting scraps together and quilted it myself.  

I love using stuff from my stash don't you?

I chose a soft purple and a light gray.

There is a pale purple in the giraffe fabric.

All bordered, quilted, and bound!

This yellow was so lush.

  I had bought it as a remnant. 

 I *just* managed to eek it out of this backing.

I used the same piece for a back on the doll quilt I made.

I used one of my iron on quilt labels.  

It is now ready to gift.

I will be sending this one to a friend of my daughter's that just had a little girl. 

 I will send that crib sheet with it as well as a self binding blanket, some burp cloths and a teether.

Next one to tackle is the Bjorn Bear quilt I cut out before my surgery.

~XOP~

A Visit From My Daughter

 I am recovering well. 

 My daughter came up from NC on Saturday after my surgery and stayed until Wednesday.

  It was so good to see her!  

On Monday (day 3 post-op) we went and got pedicures.  

Just like in the old days when she was living here.  

So much fun!

We ended up going to East Lansing on Tuesday to meet up with a friend of hers

 and her 2 boys for lunch.  

I was 4 days post op and felt pretty good so off we went.

After lunch we drove over to Mason and met my SIL and niece and her 4 kids for ice cream.

My SIL, had food for us, stuffed peppers, chicken salad and her famous sugar cookies.

It was nice to see everyone.

It was great having her here.

I really miss her.

She was anxious to get home to her little boy and her life though.

I certainly do appreciate her traveling all that way though!

After she left I finished these 4 crib sheets. 

 I had sewn them all but they needed the elastic inserted and closed up.  

It felt good to finish something.

At this point I was still waiting for the pathology results.

  More on that tomorrow!

~XOP~

Pillow Cases and Self Binding Blankets Galore!!

More things I have been making. 

 LOADS of pillow cases, some crib sheets and some self binding blankets. 

 I made a few more nap blankets too. 

 Trying to power through some of my fabric.

  Although I do have to confess I bought Christmas flannel for the pillowcases.

Four pirate self binding blankets. Check.

Someone claimed this one, LOL.

Aren't these otters the cutest?

Self binding blanket with airplanes.

These were all the self binding blankets I made.

The first of the pillowcases.

With matching self binding blanket.

I wish I had bought more of this print.  This is a pillow case and matching crib sheet.

Pair of pillowcases.

Crib sheet

Two pairs of pillow cases

Pair of pillow cases

Found that faux fur in the remnant bin so had to make this self binding blanket with it.

I totally fell for these vintage reindeer.  2 pair of pillow cases.

These black Christmas cats had to be made into pillow cases for my bed!

I made another pair reversed but forgot to take a photo

Christmas gnome pillowcases.

 That's all I have for now.  

If you are interested in making pillowcases I have a tutorial on my tutorial page and

 you can find it here 

 I also have tutorials for the crib sheets and self binding blankets on my tutorial page. 

 The link is in the header for Mama Spark's Tutorials.

Most of the pillow cases have been wrapped and are ready to gift. 

Some will be gifted in person.

Are you making things for Christmas this year?

~XOP~