Yes, I believe I’m finally in the mood to do some sewing today. Thinking about sewing reminded me that I wanted to share a picture of this little group of gifts that I put together for my friend Bridgette, who had a baby girl just a few weeks after I had Seth. I decided to do a few simple projects as a baby gifts.
1. I crocheted a washcloth using cotton yarn. I wrapped the finished washcloth around some Johnson’s baby wash and tied it up with a satin ribbon. The washcloth took the longest to make, but was the easiest because of the simple repetitive crochet pattern.
2. I bought a soft organic onesie, washed it up with sweet smelling baby detergent, and embroidered the new baby’s name & a small red flower on it.
3. I just so happened to know that my friend, the new mama, loves vintage Strawberry Shortcake. I was happy to find some nice thick flannel from an online shop, patterned so prettily with pleasing baby girl colors, kittens, and Miss Shortcake. The finished blanket is almost a full yard of material, nice and roomy (I like over-sized blankets to use for swaddling up the babies) and sure to make my friend smile whenever she uses it.
Truly, as God’s Word says, it is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35). I was as pleased as punch to get a sweet thank you note in the mail AND a picture of the darling new baby wearing her onesie. Made my heart happy.
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that is so adorable! what a great idea; stitching the little ones name on the onesie! I’d love to come over and be inspired by your creativity! My creative juices run in spurts and the last while they’ve been sorta on pause….maybe because I’m a little groggy from a newborn in the house?!;)
I like your idea of using the washcloth to wrap the soap! The blanket looks so so soft!
I too like the soap wrapped in the cloth.
that is the sweetest present ever. so thoughtful.
yes..it was one of my most favorite gifts given. 🙂 SO sweet and we love using the blanket! 🙂 Thanks for sharing the post! You are amazing!
Oh she’s beautiful! She has that sweet little mouth like her mommy! Nothing like home made gifts. I always remember those the most! Good job!!
Awe! So cute! I love them all. You did such a good job.
awwww….that’s adorable!!so what are you sewing today?? I want to see some pictures =)
Aww, so sweet! 🙂
That is a sweet idea! She is adorable in the onesie:)
What a cute thoughtful gift and she looks so pretty in her onesie laying on her blanket.
You have such wonderful ideas loved the picture of her in the onesie! Naomi sleeps with the blankie you made her and is constantly having me tie the bow! Hope you have a wonderful Day love ya…Sisisy
Aww…very creative!
Such thoughtful gifts! My sister-in-law just walked by and saw Seth’s picture and said, “aawwwwww” – so, I had to show her the rest of your family and tell her about “our song” and the color green! ~ giggle!
so sweet! great job =)
So cute. Wonderful Ideas!
Great job on the baby gifts, Shan! So cute. I know your friend will treasure them. I’m excited to see what you sew today!
I love your projects – you did a great job!
What an adorable gift. I love crocheted washcloths for my dishes…bet they are great for babies too:). I think that any homemade gift is great. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Very sweet and thoughtful.
Oh those gifts are just lovely!!!
What a sweet gesture for such a sweet little girl (and her mamma too)!!!