I've been invited to a Baby Shower - today - and it's a SURPRISE. The guests live in different parts of the world and so we're attending online; a Virtual Baby Shower...
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for Jenya, from While she was sleeping. I can't remember how Jenya and I met online, but I think it was about the time she made a gorgeous, scalloped skirt for her then little daughter. Using her tutorial to make scallops is still on my To Do list.
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If you sew for children, While she was sleeping is a must read. Jenya is always trying out and reviewing new patterns, as well as sometimes writing her own tutorials. She does quite a bit of sewing for herself, too. With a new baby on the way, who knows, maybe there'll be a slight change of direction.
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Last year Jenya co-hosted the popular You and Me series - helping to build healthy strong relationships between parents and children through sewing. We emailed back and forth in the lead up to the series, realising we had quite a lot in common.
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Jenya and I have only corresponded online. Fingers crossed - we may get to meet in real life later on in the year. In the mean time Jenya, here's my gift to you and your soon to be born little baby.
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Adorable as babies are, they are messy little people, and so I've made you some baby wash cloths and a fabric basket to pop them in.
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Visit some of the other guest and see what they have brought to the baby shower:
- Renee: Nearest the Pin - Hooded Jacket and Pants
- Alisa: A Stitch in Between - Baby Star Wars Wall Hanging
- Annika: Nah-Connection - Bunny Softy
- An: Straight Grain - Doll Sleep Sack
- Mieke: Sisko by Mieke - Red Riding Hood Jacket
- Jane: Lil Pip Designs - Boobook Taggy Owl
- Ros: Sew Delicious - Travel Nappy Bag
- Abby: Things for Boys - Mega Bibs
- Suz: Sew Pony - Softie
- Sara: Made by Sara - Crib Pouch
- Victoria : As It Seams - A Letter for Jenya
- Shell: Sew n Sow - Sunhat
What's your favourite gift to take to a Baby Shower?
... Pam
Edited to add: I've since written a post giving details as to how I made these and another set of baby wash cloths.
Edited to add: I've since written a post giving details as to how I made these and another set of baby wash cloths.
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So cute Pam! I love how you've quilted the cloths.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - the perfect practical baby gift & I love the fun colours you've used.
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwwwwwww what an adorable gift set - I really like that alphabet print!
ReplyDeleteI love this set Pam! It looks fantastic and is really practical too. Jenya will love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to present your gift Pam - lovely!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute gift and you totally need those cloths.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and practical present! Thank you very much Pam. Yes, cute adorable babies are certainly the messiest creatures on earth hehe I am sure these cloths and the basket will be put to good use! In fact, R will enjoy them too - she is heavily into letters and sounds at the moment. In all honesty I can't remember how our paths first crossed, but I am glad they did :) Thank you Pam!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an awesome idea! So sweet of you all! :)
ReplyDeleteI like to do my flannel rag blankets. Or sometimes I do a basket or a huge sling bag full of books.
Great gift Pam! I love the fabric & this whole virtual baby shower idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet baby shower you ladies came up with! I am sure your gift will be appreciated..you can never have too many wash clothes for a baby! This is a great idea anyone who is looking for a great baby gift!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a virtual baby shower! I've never been to one in real life (they weren't a thing in the UK when my friends were having babies!) but your gift seems perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and useful gift. The basket really makes the presentation pop. Lucky new mom to get this gift!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous idea - a surprise, virtual baby shower! Love it! And great present too, I really like the fact that there's a basket to keep them tidy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a novel idea!
ReplyDeleteTHat is so cute and I love your quilting, If I know anything about babies (and I do), this will be a very useful gift indeed. Thank you so much for participating in the shower with us!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely gorgeous. You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gifts. Loved to read this post.
ReplyDeleteSuch a unique and personalized gift. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much.
DeleteI love your washcloth basket idea - a very useful and fun gift for the baby Pam!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! I've not been to many baby showers, the last one I made a diaper bag and changing pad, the one before that I co-hosted and made the cake, and I think I gave her some diapers. But I've been told a baby can never have too many receiving blankets, so I try to keep some of those pre-made and on hand. I really like the washcloths though, they make a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete~Brandy
So cute, and practical! Looking forward to checking out the other 'guests' blogs! :-)
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI love this basket and the washcloths! I wish I had thought of having a virtual baby shower. Since I'm a military wife, I have friends and family on both coasts. Thanks for stopping by the Submarine Sunday Link Party!!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I featured you baby shower gifts at this week's party!
DeleteThis is so adorable!!
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