Sewing Projects

Since taking a series of sewing classes last summer I've found more confidence to take on new projects.  Having two grandchildren coming has brought on a whole new level of fun!

  Cloth diaper wipes

 

 

 

 I am especially proud of making these baby shoes.

I found the pattern online and the tutorial that went with it was not very helpful.  

I ended up altering the pattern and figuring it all out myself.  

I love how they turned out!

 I found the cutest little stuffed owl in a baby store.

I came home and designed my own. 

He's not quite what I want him to be so I have plans to keep working on this project.

 Grocery bag.

I made several of these for Christmas presents.

Then I figured out how to make this one with a lining!

 Baby blanket.

Learning how to put the binding on with this one.

Love the colors and feel of the flannel and minky.

Since this one says "I love Grandma" it just might have to stay at Grandma's house.

Napkins.

I fell in love with this fabric and made a whole bunch napkins out of it.

Someone may get this as a gift.

Portland.
The land of Subaru and Prius.
Sunshine, rain and snow within 24 hours.
Two hours from mountain to coast.
Chai latte and triple mocha's. A coffee shop on every corner.
Powell's books. A purse with a bird on it.
Burgerville.
Portland.

Helping your grownup kids deal with grownup problems and grownup heartaches really sucks.

I mean....really. sucks.

It makes my heart ache.

Twin Birth

I've been excitedly awaiting my twin birth.  Mama went one week over due and each morning of those last couple of weeks I would wake up and think "Those babies are going to come today!"  But they took their time.

When mama finally went into labor it went so fast and furious that I missed it.  This mom had said all along that she thought we would miss the birth of the first baby. We did in fact miss the birth, of both babies!  I was so sad to have missed it, but happy for the mom who got the birth she had envisioned.  She wanted them to come fast and close together.  The boys were born two minutes apart. They are healthy and adorable!