Lots of projects getting done.

Cradle for our new little one.  The cradle was made by my dad 11 years ago for my oldest and each baby since has used it.  The Clifford is a contribution by Z toward making his brother feel welcome.  The blanket, I made for the baby with fabric selected by Z  and a double row of crochet - my 1st attempt.

Other things we've worked on in the last month or so..... baskets and pillows.

So what's up next?  Dresses for the girls and a vest for the boy.  Also a diaper bag, an ABC quilt, and a carry bag for A's violin support.  It's going to be a busy few weeks.  My goal is to have everything, except all 4 dresses finished by Thanksgiving.  The dresses, I think, will be a good last week project.

The fabric selected for dresses and a vest.

Projects for the week......

1st is a serger project.  It's a basket with serged edges, a homemade bow - using the serger and inserting wire into the serged edge, and homemade napkins. 

2nd project is a crochet edged baby blanket for a little boy.

3rd is a crochet belt.

Aprons and Culottes

Culottes for Girls  - it only went down to a size 4, so I modified it slightly so it would be smaller.  They are long.  However, it is winter and so far, they haven't hampered standing up like long dresses do.

Girls Edwardian Apron - Christmas present for girls.  Now the girls can help without messing up their clothes!!  They are very excited.  I think one is already planning/setting up the kitchen for lunch.

New Pattern Company???

Found a link today for a new pattern for girls/womens dresses.  This pattern is based on The Sound of Music - when the couple is dancing in the rain - called Liesel's Dancing Dress.  Looks beautiful - take a look for yourself Edelweiss Patterns.  Now to finish the other dresses I have in the queue.....

Need an Apron?

Looking for your next apron?  I have the perfect one!!  It's by Sense and Sensibility Patterns - the Edwardian Apron.  It covered wonderfully!!  No more flour on my shirts or skirts!  (A took this picture - getting pretty good)

Prairie Girls

"Laura", "Mary", and "Carrie"