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I gave some gifts from the baby registry, but I made a lot too.It was exciting to get to make for a new baby.First up were burp cloths.I made 2 flannel crib sheets and one knit one (rainbow)Self binding blanketThe bear fabric is flannel and the green is a very soft MinkyI embroidered bear faces on both the white and pink Onise.These were 3-6 month size and a real pain to do!Came out really cute

I have been working on getting a layette finished for a baby shower I am invited to go to in March.  I used some of the Minky I had in my stash for a couple of self binding blankets.  I did buy some flannel for the second one but the first one and the minky all came from my stash.Next, I bought some knit fabrics so I could make a few crib sheets.My daughter ended up liking these the best of all

I used to donate plasma twice a week for about 2 years.  Sometimes my right arm was difficult to hit, enter Brittny.She was always able to hit my vein on the first try!Spending so much time at the plasma center I got to know her pretty well.She and her hubby were wanting to have a baby.I had to stop  donating because of the breast cancer medication.She emailed me to let me know they are

This week hubby has been gone to Canada.  I always look forward to having a week to myself to do whatever I want to.I worked on some gifts and some baby gifts.One of my favorite people at the Biolife plasma center is expecting.They are doing Winnie the Pooh for the nursery.I made 2 crib sheets and some wash cloths and burp cloths for her.I made her 2 self binding blankets too.I also made some

I was trying to decide what project to begin and looking at the scraps from the crib sheets.  I found I had enough of the giraffe scraps to add a few more fabrics to and voila, a baby quilt was born!  I added 2 more colors, found backing in my stash (a really soft yellow plush), put some batting scraps together and quilted it myself.  I love using stuff from my stash don't you?I chose a soft

I am recovering well.  My daughter came up from NC on Saturday after my surgery and stayed until Wednesday.  It was so good to see her!  On Monday (day 3 post-op) we went and got pedicures.  Just like in the old days when she was living here.  So much fun!We ended up going to East Lansing on Tuesday to meet up with a friend of hers and her 2 boys for lunch.  I was 4 days post op and felt pretty

More things I have been making.  LOADS of pillow cases, some crib sheets and some self binding blankets.  I made a few more nap blankets too.  Trying to power through some of my fabric.  Although I do have to confess I bought Christmas flannel for the pillowcases.Four pirate self binding blankets. Check.Someone claimed this one, LOL.Aren't these otters the cutest?Self binding blanket with

I have been SO busy sewing and trying to finish my "to do" list.  (and no, Margie, I have not forgotten about the stockings).I have LOADS of Christmas presents to finish binding, some baby quilts to ship out, and baby shower gifts that I needed to make.First up is to share what I made for Avery for his first birthday.  I put together a car mat, and made a Bendy Bag to put the little cars in and

I am sitting here waiting to go and donate plasma in a little bit so thought I would make a post.  I got up this morning and decided to make some keto friendly granola.  The recipe is from Wholesome Yum, if you want to make some too.  It is SO good and really easy to make.  I made 2 pans worth.  It is cooling now.  Once it's cool I will break it up and put it into containers to store it.While it

I always pick up flannel and Minky (and sometimes lux fleece) remnants when I go to JAF.   I have amassed quite a few of all of these.   I use the flannel for burp cloths and we not sure about the Minky.   Until I figured out how to make self binding blankets!   Shanon fabrics has a free pattern and there are LOADS of video tutorials on You Tube.   I will show you how I did mine tomorrow