Just a hint...

...of what I have been working on for Christmas!

Classic and subdued for Daughter #1

Flamboyant and bright for Daughter #2.



Do you like to guess what presents are at Christmas time?
Do you shake boxes and guess at the size and shape?
To prevent this at our home when the girls were young,
I would choose one style of wrapping paper for each person
but not put a tag on the gift.
Only I knew which ones went to whom!
They didn't know if it was their gift,
their sister's, or any of the
other recipients gifts!
They were only to be revealed on
Christmas Morning!



What do you think these are?
I would enjoy reading your guesses!
I will reveal them when they are finished!



Christmas Blessings to each and every one of you,
My Sweet Blogging Friends!

Because every man needs a hat...

no matter what his size!

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Momma loves all things old fashioned,

so how about this vintage style bonnet?

This little blue and white plaid

hat is on it's way to

Utah!

I wonder if it will arrive before baby?

Lined in the softest blue flannel

to keep little ears and head warm

in cold winter weather.

Lace and embroidery are out for little boys

so what to embellish this little cap with?

How about a wee blue cording!

A chin strap is more boyish than frilly ribbon ties!

But, I think this cap is still sweet enough for

any baby boy, don't you?

They're the Cat's Meow!

What do you get when you take some

cute soft flannel...

...in bright colors and whimsical patterns...

...stitch some button holes...

...add some pockets...

and sew on a contrasting band?

Why, a couple of Cute Cats Jumpers,

of course!

They are the same, but different!

Oh! And we can't forget the Cats!

Made for the two sweetest little granddaughters

(because they love kitties)
in honor of their newest addition ~

Percy!

(Click on his name to go meet this cute little unexpected bundle

of cuteness!)

Sewing a Miss Clarice's Vintage Apron

Today I finished sewing up a sweet

vintage style apron from a pattern

I got from Linda over at

Prairie Flower Farm.

She tells a wonderful story

on her blog about how this apron

pattern came about. I was so

charmed, I just had to buy a pattern

and sew one up for my store!

Here is my version!

Full apron in size large-xlarge
(14-16)
for us 'more mature' figures!

Pocket with quilted Grandmother's Flower Garden
block.

Apron back


Hand made coordinating bias tape
&
Covered buttons to match!


Sweet Autumn colored cotton print!

Now in my Etsy Store!

Shades of Autumn Handbag

Lovely new bag in the shoppe!

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While photographing for listing,

everybody thought they needed

to be in the shot! ;~D

Yep! There is even a chicken in this shot ~

look closely on the right!

Can you see her in the shadows?

I love the colors in this bag!
(No chickens in this shot!)

The Baby Layette: Completed!

The Baby Shower was Saturday. I did not even get the little dress started!

I ran out of time. But baby's mamma was quite pleased with

the little layette as it was.

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Here are the pieces;

(If you wish to see the post about the individual pieces

click on the name.)

The Slip:

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The Sacque:

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The Bib:


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The Bonnet:

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The Layette!

Made using Simplicity Pattern #2900

The Baby Layette Part 4: The Sacque

The final piece of my baby layette ~ The Sacque! Made from the softest

vintage pink flannel, vintage lace, hand embroidery and ribbon ties with

two sweet little heart buttons for dainty embellishment!

I hope baby likes it!

Baby Layette Part 3: The Bib!

Not practical, being white and lacy, but just what one needs

to look sweet and cherubic while taking a nap during church!

(Wish the pattern came in my size! ;~P)

The back is made of soft white flannel, sports hand embriodered flowers and vines

and vintage lace!

Baby Layette Part 2: The Slip

I have finished the little slip that matches the bonnet.

Below ~ sewing the french seams.

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The lace pinned in place.


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Sewing the lace around the armholes.

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Below ~ lace finished around the neckline and both armholes.

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Below ~ the wee buttons and buttonholes.

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Completed slip.

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Sorry about the bad photos! The battery was dying!

Yet to come ~ The Dress, The Bib and The Sacque!

All from Simplicity pattern #2900

A Baby Layette

My latest sewing project is a Baby Layette for a shower gift

for a new little one at church.

I haven't sewn for a teeny baby for many years, but I am having fun!

Here is Part 1 ~ The Bonnet

Embroidering the brim (above)

The finished Bonnet (below)

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Next ~ The Slip