I have a baby shower to go to tomorrow so I have been sewing up some items over the last few days. As I sat sewing I just kept thinking about how thankful I am that my mama taught me how to sew. I absolutely LOVE giving handmade gifts. It thrills me to know that I have created something especially for someone else. It gives me such joy. These items are for a friend of mine who is having a baby girl in a few weeks. I made the lamb, though it looks like a mouse, and appliqued the letter "L" on her belly since the baby's name is London. I am so pleased with how it turned out. I am also giving her 2 bibs, which is the item I sew the most of. Finally, I made my very first baby quilt. I could not be happier with how it turned out. I took the easy way out and did not bind it as I do not have the patience for it. I stitched together the patchwork top out of fabrics I already had and then backed it with a super soft pink minky fabric adorned with roses. I then hand stitched and knotted each spot where 4 squares meet. Does that make sense?I am excited to pass this along to my lovely friend tomorrow.
8 comments:
You are so talented! I am planning on pulling out my sewing machine soon---and I am so scared :) This is inspiring!
Bravo Jenni-the baby gifts are adorable! Great job!
Bravo Jenni-the baby gifts are adorable! Great job!
I love them! By the way... Maddie looks super cute in the bibs you made for her! :)
Your quilt is darling. I think the hand tied ones are the best, I just never had the patience to do one. And your lamb is the cutest!
Love,
Aunt Karen
way to go, not only did you remember to actually go to the shower (unlike me) but you also made the gift. double bonus points.
so sweet! i hope Miss London will love her lamb as much as Hazel loves her. The lamb you made for her is one of her favorite bedtime buddies.
LOVE it!! You did a great job!!! I've always cheated on my quilts too. ;-) Keep up the great work!!
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