Fun Sewing for New Baby Annie

While I've not been reliable in updating things here on my blog, I have been getting a few things done. After the birth of sweet Annie James, I knew I could share some of the things I had made for her. Plus, I've also been sewing for the older granddaughters. Doing stuff, but not sharing. Let's see some of it now, shall we?

While wintering in Florida, I made several burp cloths. Some were the type that used cloth diapers and had pretty fabrics stitched down the centers. Others were shaped to fit nicely over mama's shoulder.

I found three nice flannel fabrics at Hobby Lobby and bought a yard of each to play with. I ordered a pack of cloth diapers on Amazon; I had 4 of that style stitched up pretty quickly. You can see those in the background of some of these pictures.

For the other style, I used heavy brown paper to cut a pattern. Then I bought a pack of kitchen towels from the dollar store in colors that matched my flannels. These towels would be the reverse side of each burp cloth. Flannel on the front; terry cloth on the back. Very absorbent. Then it was just a matter of cutting them out and stitching them up. I was very pleased with my results. And all of this was just as easy as can be.

I do want to say a quick word about the flannel featuring Bluey. Big sister Cate is an avid fan of Bluey, so I thought that by making some burp cloths in this fabric, she might get to "help" with baby sister and use "her" burp cloths. Annie isn't even a month old yet, so I doubt any "helping" has been necessary, but I'm sorta thinking down the road a bit, there will be a time when she can assist Mommy or Daddy. *smile* 

On a recent visit to see our new little love (as well as her big sister!), I was able to snap a pic with one of these very burp cloths in use! Makes me happy to see.

Now, Gramma Jayne, home from Florida for nearly a month, has stayed busy in the sewing room. I am attempting to do a rather extensive effort at cleanup and organizing. Sometimes I lose track of what all I've got and where I've put it! This deep dive into all the tubs and piles and nooks and crannies has been helpful in my pulling out projects that have been buried for far too long. Some I've worked on; others have been added to the "to-do" list.

Another effort has been to make some clothes for my little ones, and I've got some of the cutest little dresses to share. One more needing finished and then I will be back here with details on them.

And just this week, I had an opportunity to replenish my supply if card wallets. I'd made about 40 while in Florida, but had given nearly all of them away. I needed a fresh supply. I am happy to say I have accomplished that. Details on that will also be coming soon. 

Hasn't April been wonderful?! It just seems impossible that it's over already! Tomorrow is May! Gracious.

Happy Quilting, Friends!

Jayne