Saturday, 15 October 2016

Baby Makes

Last weekend we heard the exciting news that our daughter Victoria's best friend was expecting her first baby.  She has become a great friend of the family so it was a honour to make some bits and pieces in preparation for the new arrival.  Although not due until the Spring I thought I would make a start and then just got carried away.

Burp clothes and bibs are a must for any new arrival.  The woodland creatures is a fabric that is a long time favourite and can be used for either a girl or boy.

 
They were backed with footprint flannel for a soft feel.
 
 
I then made a tag blankie,  every baby needs something to pull and suck on.
 

 
A fleece blanket was made, using a really soft fleece for warmth and comfort.
 

 
A storage bag was made using some white fabric embellished with the green and finished with a heart shaped hedgehog.  Always a useful addition to any nursery. 
 

 
 
Finally a crochet blanket ready for the pushchair next Autumn embellished with a hedgehog.  A fun make that grew very quickly.
 

 
All ready to be packaged up for when my daughter visits so that she can take them to her.  News of a new baby is always wonderful news, I got a real thrill making the things for a precious new arrival for such a lovely couple.  They will all look a little better once I have put the iron over them but I am in the middle of making Christmas sacks so want to finish them before I set the ironing board up.
 
See you soon.
 
 
 
 
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45 comments:

  1. Christine15 October 2016 at 13:26

    How do you manage to get so much done! These are wonderful and perfect to welcome a new baby!

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  2. Pensive Pensioner15 October 2016 at 13:47

    Wow! They are all gorgeous and you work so fast! She will love them.

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  3. AnnieOBTextiles15 October 2016 at 14:56

    They are beautiful and I'm sure will be much appreciated. It astonishes me how quick you are and I'm beginning to think you do not sleep! Love the hedgehog motifs.

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  4. Simple Living15 October 2016 at 14:59

    Lovely makes you are very talented, love the hedgehogs.

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  5. Gracie Saylor15 October 2016 at 17:08

    Sweet! I so admire your sewing skills. I stitched 15 patches together today on a Featherweight Singer...the first machine stitching I have done in many years. Yay! Happy Weekend! xx

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  6. Vee15 October 2016 at 19:30

    Your friend is going to be delighted! What sweet, thoughtful gifts.

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  7. Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm15 October 2016 at 21:41

    What a sweet and wonderful gift you made. You are so talented. What a lucky baby

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  8. Tiny Toadstool Cottage15 October 2016 at 21:48

    Oh my, they are simply lovely. You are a whiz at getting things done!

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  9. Betsy15 October 2016 at 22:23

    Such sweet, sweet gifts and I just know they will be well loved and appreciated. You do beautiful work, both with the sewing and crochet.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  10. Teresa Kasner15 October 2016 at 23:24

    You're such a nice woman to make so many lovely things for your daughter's friend. It does seem like a baby boom in your life! LOL! There are several new little ones in my brother's family, too. Making 3 hats for 3 sisters now. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  11. Highlandhearts16 October 2016 at 02:19

    I'm sure they will be thrilled that you took the time to make, with love, all those lovely things for the baby.

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  12. Highlandhearts16 October 2016 at 02:20

    I'm sure they will be thrilled that you took the time to make, with love, all those lovely things for the baby.

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  13. Jo16 October 2016 at 03:30

    What a lucky girl, she'll be thrilled with your makes. I do love the bag, I have a thing for broderie anglaise and how cute is the little hedgehog on the blanket.

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  14. Nancy Chan16 October 2016 at 03:44

    Wow! You are a blessing! I am sure the new mommy would be so happy to receive these cute and beautiful gifts from you.

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  15. Mylittlepieceofengland16 October 2016 at 07:19

    Beautiful things, I love the hedgehogs. It's always so exciting to hear about a new baby xx

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  16. Billie Jo16 October 2016 at 07:19

    Oh my friend!!!!!
    What a talent you have, and share with others!
    I adore them...
    And babies?
    Such a blessing.
    Hope you are having a cozy day!

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  17. Mac n' Janet16 October 2016 at 07:21

    How adorable, I love hedgehogs, I know the lady who gets all this is going to be thrilled.

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  18. Anna16 October 2016 at 07:25

    All your creations are adorable !!! Love them all !!!!
    Have a cosy week !
    Anna

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  19. Sheila16 October 2016 at 07:41

    Absolutely gorgeous makes with all the cute little hedgehogs-x-

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  20. Yesteryear Embroideries16 October 2016 at 08:03

    Such sweet and pretty things you have made. A wonderful gift!

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  21. Yesteryear Embroideries16 October 2016 at 08:04

    Such sweet and pretty things you have made. A wonderful gift!

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  22. Julie16 October 2016 at 10:25

    All beautiful and useful gifts. You are so organised.

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  23. Yesteryear Embroideries16 October 2016 at 10:34

    hello, you left a comment on my blog, asking about what kind of crayon was used in my embroidery........I always use Crayola.......they seem to do better. Thanks for stopping by, please visit me again!

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  24. Sharon16 October 2016 at 12:34

    Beautiful! Hedgehogs are a favourite of mine so I think your gifts are amazing

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  25. Jennifer Hays16 October 2016 at 13:03

    Wow, you are so talented and such a kind person. Victoria's friend will always remember the lovely things you made for her baby.

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  26. Granny Marigold16 October 2016 at 13:14

    What lovely things you made for your daughter's friend's baby. And it sounds like you had fun making them. I like the way you sewed the 'hand made" tags on too.

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  27. Linda16 October 2016 at 23:13

    They are beautiful, and I really appreciate and admire your talent!

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  28. Linda16 October 2016 at 23:13

    They are beautiful, and I really appreciate and admire your talent!

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  29. Catherine16 October 2016 at 23:42

    So pretty, I really love the hedgehogs... this will be one spoiled baby.

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  30. Catherine16 October 2016 at 23:42

    So pretty, I really love the hedgehogs... this will be one spoiled baby.

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  33. karen17 October 2016 at 05:04

    what a lovely gift set!! congrats to your daughter's friend, so very exciting! You make the best gifts ever :)

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  35. Gattina17 October 2016 at 06:26

    Wow ! you were quite a busy bee to make all these beautiful things for the baby !

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  36. Polly17 October 2016 at 07:17

    ahhh, these are absolutely beautiful and the crochet blanket is delightful, I like the special touch with the little hedgehog :-)

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  37. Anajá Schmitz17 October 2016 at 08:38

    Lindas artes, amei.
    Tenha uma ótima semana.

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  38. Anonymous17 October 2016 at 08:59

    Oh, my goodness! You are the most creative one and all of the little baby things are just darling! Love the little burp cloths and the tag blanket is so cute. Love that crocheted blanket too. When I'm invited to a baby shower, I usually crochet a baby blanket! Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  39. Sakuranko17 October 2016 at 11:09

    Oh very cute darling!
    xx

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  40. Hena Tayeb17 October 2016 at 14:34

    that is so sweet.. love the little hedgehog

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  41. Grandmabeckyl.blogspot17 October 2016 at 20:34

    You just went to town on making all those items. Yes, the hedgehog is cute! I had an idea to use some of the fabric in my mom's quilted robe I found yesterday. I almost tossed it. She always made bags and maybe I'll make a pillow out of it with the pockets for my latest granddaughter for her 1st birthday! You have such fun ideas! Thanks for sharing!

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  42. At Rivercrest Cottage17 October 2016 at 22:11

    Very productive sewing binge. Creative too. The hedgehog is adorable for a baby.

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  43. AnnA18 October 2016 at 01:37

    Hi1
    Thank's for visiting my blogpost with a nice comment!
    You have made very creative and nice looking babycreations! The hedgehog is so sweet!!!Make me to think on a modern Beatrix Potter motiv, if you know her drawings and histories about Peter rabbit with friends.
    Best wishes,
    AnnA

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  44. Meredith18 October 2016 at 12:35

    All of your gifts are so wonderful, they will be cherished.

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  45. Madison18 October 2016 at 12:59

    You are too talented! <3

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