Twin Set

Tomorrow I'm attending a baby shower for a young couple that are having twins. I considered purchasing a gift but then I thought why not make matching outfits. I've already got the patterns just need the material. Thank heavens for fabric sales. The dress, panties, & hat are exactly the same as I made for Izabella. The boys romper (complete with snap crotch) and matching hat are just too cute!

Izabella's first dress

I'm sewing baby clothes! Finally something to do besides job searching, volunteering, and just plain being bored to death during the day. Awhile back some of the local fabric stores had patterns on sale and boy did I take advantage of it. That was of course before we knew the sex of the baby so I ended up with boy and girl patterns plus the animal ones. Kimberly (mom to be) and I hit the last JoAnn Fabrics sale and she had fun picking out material. We ended up with enough material to make 12 dresses. It's been years since I've sewn for an infant and I actually forgot that children's patterns run one size bigger. So Isabella's first dress even though I intended it to be a 6 month size it turned out to be a 12 month size. Okay so hopefully she'll wear it next year. Obviously there will be more pictures to come.

Sewn with love for the new grandbaby

Oh my goodness I don't know where the time goes. Our daughter Kimberly is expecting her first child (our first grand baby)! We found out about a month ago that the baby is a girl. I'm afraid since then I've gone a little crazy with the sewing and knitting. So far I've sewn everything from a spotted horse to an elephant and from bassinet sheets to burp cloths. The knitting projects have consisted of two baby blankets and a set of 8 washcloths but I've plans for a bonnet, stuffed pig, and booties. Thank goodness little Izabella isn't due until mid June so I still have some time. lol My husband Ed has reminded me on several occasions that what I do for this first grandchild I'll be expected to repeat for all others. No problem I say. I feel like Super Grandma able to leap over the mountains of material I've collected and the tunnel through the skeins of yarn to complete any project of love. Ed has joined in on the fun though too. Grandpa is making the baby a bookcase so that the shelves will be nice and sturdy. Gosh I love that man! Okay, here's some pics of the various animals and other necessities for Izabella. Enjoy!!


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