Where to begin...

My periods have always been very spaced out, to say the least.  I don't mind missing a period here and there.  I know something isn't just right, but so far this is the only thing out of the ordinary.  It is always in the back of my mind, but I'm sure it's nothing serious.  Upon becoming pregnant right away, I knew I was ovulating, I just didn't have a text book cycle.  While trying to conceive I was charting my basal body temperature so that I would be able to track ovulation and then be able to come up with an estimated due date.  I became pregnant in August 2007 with my first baby.  Pure Joy came in my heart, I was going to be a mommy!  I was able to get pregnant the very first month my husband and I began trying for a baby, we were beyond surprised, to say the least.  After a very easy pregnancy and a short, completely natural delivery we became parents to a beautiful baby boy!  He came as a bit of a surprise about 3 weeks before his due date.  I was determined to fully breastfeed my little boy as long as possible.

Shirring

During naptime today I whipped up a little number for dolly. What a simple size to work with, and a very cooperative model, I might add. I followed a tutorial from Ruffles And Stuff on shirring, and found it to be very helpful. Shirring is easy peasy! First try turned out just as I imagined it, if only all projects were doll-size!

Shirring

During naptime today I whipped up a little number for dolly. What a simple size to work with, and a very cooperative model, I might add. I followed a tutorial from Ruffles And Stuff on shirring, and found it to be very helpful. Shirring is easy peasy! First try turned out just as I imagined it, if only all projects were doll-size!

Minky Fleece Taggie Blanket

Friends of mine are having twins, one boy and one girl. I thought I would whip up something special for their upcoming arrival! Tags are a baby's best friend so why not give them lots of tags of their very own!

You will need: Two 13" squares of Minky fleece. 12 5" and 6" pieces of ribbon in various widths, textures and patterns.

With one piece of fabric right side up pin ribbons, evenly spaced, to each side of your square. I used 3 to a side here. Pin carefully here or your ribbon may sew crooked because of the stretch in the fabric.


Once you have all of your ribbons pinned on one piece, lay out the second piece on top creating a sandwich with the ribbons inside. Check the stretch of your pieces. It will sew best if the stretch of each square is going the same way. Pin the two pieces together and pin often, I pinned every 1" to hold everything in place. Leave an opening for turning, a 2-3" space on one of the sides.

Sew the two pieces together with a minimum of a 1/2" seam allowance or the fleece will buckle and tuck under your foot. Sew around three sides and take note to stop where you marked your turning space. I always make the last corner and continue four or five stitches, then leave the space to make it more uniform when you top-stitch it closed to finish. Before turning, make sure to snip the corners a little so when you turn the blanket they will be square and not bulky. Turn your blanket and push out the corners.

After turning, fold under the open space and pin. Top-stitch around the entire blanket for a nice finished look. A 1/2" or 5/8" top-stitch looks the best, make sure to catch the opening where you turned the blanket. It may seem a little thick for the machine but be careful not to pull the fabric through or it will be wavy and loose it's shape. I helped it along with a little push.

There you have it, a keepsake and forever friend of your baby or someone close to you! Enjoy!

Minky Fleece Taggie Blanket

Friends of mine are having twins, one boy and one girl. I thought I would whip up something special for their upcoming arrival! Tags are a baby's best friend so why not give them lots of tags of their very own!

You will need: Two 13" squares of Minky fleece. 12 5" and 6" pieces of ribbon in various widths, textures and patterns.

With one piece of fabric right side up pin ribbons, evenly spaced, to each side of your square. I used 3 to a side here. Pin carefully here or your ribbon may sew crooked because of the stretch in the fabric.


Once you have all of your ribbons pinned on one piece, lay out the second piece on top creating a sandwich with the ribbons inside. Check the stretch of your pieces. It will sew best if the stretch of each square is going the same way. Pin the two pieces together and pin often, I pinned every 1" to hold everything in place. Leave an opening for turning, a 2-3" space on one of the sides.

Sew the two pieces together with a minimum of a 1/2" seam allowance or the fleece will buckle and tuck under your foot. Sew around three sides and take note to stop where you marked your turning space. I always make the last corner and continue four or five stitches, then leave the space to make it more uniform when you top-stitch it closed to finish. Before turning, make sure to snip the corners a little so when you turn the blanket they will be square and not bulky. Turn your blanket and push out the corners.

After turning, fold under the open space and pin. Top-stitch around the entire blanket for a nice finished look. A 1/2" or 5/8" top-stitch looks the best, make sure to catch the opening where you turned the blanket. It may seem a little thick for the machine but be careful not to pull the fabric through or it will be wavy and loose it's shape. I helped it along with a little push.

There you have it, a keepsake and forever friend of your baby or someone close to you! Enjoy!

Baby Shower Gift

Towels for the twins. Ever since I gave my sister a hooded towel for her first baby and subsequent babies, I was curious and intrigued about sewing my very own. I found a tutorial here at Skip to my Lou and got busy sewing. These towels were made for a good friend who is having twins! How exciting! I hope mommy has as much fun with baths as we do at our house.

Baby Shower Gift

Towels for the twins. Ever since I gave my sister a hooded towel for her first baby and subsequent babies, I was curious and intrigued about sewing my very own. I found a tutorial here at Skip to my Lou and got busy sewing. These towels were made for a good friend who is having twins! How exciting! I hope mommy has as much fun with baths as we do at our house.