No it’s not here yet, wish it was though, had a crazy week of visiting midwives, and a trip to the hospital, all I want is to have my baby at home. Women have been doing this since time began, why is it such a big deal!! and why are they so deperate to take control!!
Anyway, the baby projects are coming along, I’ve needed something to keep my mind occupied. We’re full of cold, again!!! and I’m finding driving uncomfortable so we’re a bit house bound.
I’ve made my first quilt, I made L a knitted blanket and bunny when she was ‘in utero’, so thought I’d do something similar this time. I bought a few FQ’s at the ‘Knitting & Stitching Show’ in Harrogate, mostly 50’s retro kiddy prints, and found one that wasn’t too girly (just in case), I’m sure it’s a Michael Miller print. And away I went (sorry the photos are a bit washed out).
The border is quilting cotton, that I use on ‘Sleepytoes‘ Slings, dusky pink and sage green. I machined these pieces together, then overlocked it on a hemp fleece backing (bought from Babeco, along with my bamboo terry). And made a binding out of another Michael Miller fabric (also used on my slings!!!)
I hand sewed all around the borders through the fleece, and then did a scalloped type design to quilt the fabric (it seemed to fit well around the fabric design). The fleece is so lovely and soft, I had to make a bunny out of the same fabric. He’s a bit subdued for a mini-moopy, but it turned out really soft and lovely, perfect for a newborn (this is the link for the pattern).
Of course L took a shine to the bunny and almost acquired it as her own, so I had to make her one similar. She arranged the photo!!
I used this pattern, but made it a bit smaller and didn’t add the pocket.
The embroidery on the ring sling’s finished, and the pockets sewn on, here’s a pic of the pocket. Just need an action shot now!!
