1. Shopping Spree
2. Wash it all and Iron most
3. Cut and Cut some More
4. Sprout four more hands
5. Sew one thing
6. Beg God for more minutes in the day.
7. Thank God for letting me sew at least one thing.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Wanted: More Arms, More Minutes
1. Shopping Spree
2. Wash it all and Iron most
3. Cut and Cut some More
4. Sprout four more hands
5. Sew one thing
6. Beg God for more minutes in the day.
7. Thank God for letting me sew at least one thing.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Crafting for Baby
Bringing home a baby from the hospital in the winter brings on new challenges for me, as our other four were all born in the summer. So I've gladly been making some additions to my baby collection…
The Car Seat Canopy
- You may remember or have the traditional, elastic cover with the peek-a-boo window that was always in baby's face. Then recently, someone upped that with a liner that also went behind the baby for extra warmth. Snowsuits are no longer safe for car seat travel, so warmth and wind cover is essential.
OLD:
NEW:
-Now this is more like it! Warmth, room for a blanket, and nothing on baby's face. No bulky snowsuits. Also easy access to baby without zippers, elastic, etc. Plus, lots of style options!
Pattern by FLEECE FUN: Baby Car Seat Canopy / Tent / Cover
- I can make one for you too! Until my Etsy Shop opens, you can contact me by email: 4modestmommies@gmail.com
Cozy Nursing Covers
- What started me on this blog was the excitement I had for making nursing covers. Throwing a blanket or long shirt over baby is not easy when you need your hands available for other wiggly kids. I researched, tried and created my own version of a nursing cover which includes a overall hook/button, adjustable strap, and fleece lining.
- My newest cover includes a wide, fleece lined neck strap, logo strap for rolling up securely for the diaper bag, and fabric and lace I've been holding onto for a long time for a special project.
- My original wrapped up "Dairy Go" design:
- I can make one for you too! Until my Etsy Shop opens, you can contact me by email: 4modestmommies@gmail.com or Read more at my blog HERE.
Crocheting for Baby
- There are so many free patterns online for crochet projects to make for babies. These are a few I've recently made, including a Cuddly Bear Hat and Cocoon, a Teddy for Eddie, and more hats.
I didn't want to pay $40 plus for the hat/cocoon set from an online store, since I figured it wouldn't be too hard to learn crochet and make one myself. [That's the way I think!] So I learned by watching youtube.com crochet lessons, read up similar patterns, and got to work. Cost me about $5 and a few nights work. So worth it!
Lion Brand's Bear in a Jif wasn't as quick as it sounds, but it turned out cute enough.
This is a single crochet stitch hat with tassels and pompom top. It is just adorable on him, and fits snug but comfortably so. I am not sure what pattern I used to get it this size, but there are many free ones online.
Baby Blankets
Using 6x6 fabric squares picked out by our family and friends, we created a scrap quilt for Eddie to claim his space on our family room floor. Since many of the fabric pieces had not been prewashed, I decided to stitch the seams to the prewashed back piece, hoping that when it gets washed, they won't lose their shape.
Blankets I made for our other babies:
A Bassinet Quilt and Playpen Comforter with Pillow Case.
The Car Seat Canopy
- You may remember or have the traditional, elastic cover with the peek-a-boo window that was always in baby's face. Then recently, someone upped that with a liner that also went behind the baby for extra warmth. Snowsuits are no longer safe for car seat travel, so warmth and wind cover is essential.
OLD:
NEW:
-Now this is more like it! Warmth, room for a blanket, and nothing on baby's face. No bulky snowsuits. Also easy access to baby without zippers, elastic, etc. Plus, lots of style options!
Pattern by FLEECE FUN: Baby Car Seat Canopy / Tent / Cover
- I can make one for you too! Until my Etsy Shop opens, you can contact me by email: 4modestmommies@gmail.com
Cozy Nursing Covers
- What started me on this blog was the excitement I had for making nursing covers. Throwing a blanket or long shirt over baby is not easy when you need your hands available for other wiggly kids. I researched, tried and created my own version of a nursing cover which includes a overall hook/button, adjustable strap, and fleece lining.
- My newest cover includes a wide, fleece lined neck strap, logo strap for rolling up securely for the diaper bag, and fabric and lace I've been holding onto for a long time for a special project.
- My original wrapped up "Dairy Go" design:
- I can make one for you too! Until my Etsy Shop opens, you can contact me by email: 4modestmommies@gmail.com or Read more at my blog HERE.
Crocheting for Baby
- There are so many free patterns online for crochet projects to make for babies. These are a few I've recently made, including a Cuddly Bear Hat and Cocoon, a Teddy for Eddie, and more hats.
I didn't want to pay $40 plus for the hat/cocoon set from an online store, since I figured it wouldn't be too hard to learn crochet and make one myself. [That's the way I think!] So I learned by watching youtube.com crochet lessons, read up similar patterns, and got to work. Cost me about $5 and a few nights work. So worth it!
Lion Brand's Bear in a Jif wasn't as quick as it sounds, but it turned out cute enough.
This is a single crochet stitch hat with tassels and pompom top. It is just adorable on him, and fits snug but comfortably so. I am not sure what pattern I used to get it this size, but there are many free ones online.
Baby Blankets
Using 6x6 fabric squares picked out by our family and friends, we created a scrap quilt for Eddie to claim his space on our family room floor. Since many of the fabric pieces had not been prewashed, I decided to stitch the seams to the prewashed back piece, hoping that when it gets washed, they won't lose their shape.
Blankets I made for our other babies:
A Bassinet Quilt and Playpen Comforter with Pillow Case.
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