Category Archives: sewing

February Sewing: In Gratitude (Times Three)

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Laura

I had my six-week postpartum appointment yesterday.  All is well!  We wanted to give our midwife and nurses something to express our gratitude for how wonderfully kind and supportive they were to us during Mark’s long labor and delivery. Nik’s … Continue reading →

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“Mark’s” Busy Book

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Laura

If you’ve been reading my blog for a year or two, then you may remember that I’ve been part of making several baby quilts (here’s Anne’s, Steph’s, Betsy’s, and Heather’s).  Those four women surprised us with a Busy Book for … Continue reading →

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December Sewing: Changing Pad and Diapers for Ellie’s Doll

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Laura

OK fine, so I just can’t keep myself from sewing.  I did intend to stop sewing after I finished those flannel projects but when B2 hadn’t arrived and Christmas had come and gone, I got out my sewing machine again … Continue reading →

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February through January Sewing: The Living Room Roman Shades

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Laura

Finally, finally, finally, I finished the living room shades! (I had to do something to keep myself from going crazy while waiting for B2.)  We’ve actually had them up and have been using them since the beginning of November but … Continue reading →

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Handmade Christmas 2012: Doll Carrier for Ellie

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Laura

The pattern for this doll carrier is in the same book as the doll pattern that I used to make Ellie’s doll.  I’ll be wearing our new baby a lot so I figured that Ellie might want to wear her … Continue reading →

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December Sewing: Fun With Flannel

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Laura

For my last couple projects that I sewed before packing up my sewing machine, I made almost six dozen more cloth wipes for us and a baby blanket for one more friend who’s having a little girl.  That means I’ve … Continue reading →

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Handmade Christmas 2012: Outdoor Fun

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Laura

For Nikki, Alex, and Luke, I made them presents to help enhance their fun times outdoors.  (Don’t worry – Andreas got an exercise-themed present too – just not handmade!) For Nikki, a cushion to help make watching all those soccer … Continue reading →

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Handmade Christmas 2012: Baby Gabe’s First Christmas Ornament

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Laura

Like last year, I made a little birdie to celebrate my little sister’s son’s first Christmas.  I’ve made several of these so far but this is the first time I’ve made one for a boy.  It was fun to use … Continue reading →

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Handmade Christmas 2012: Thermal Protection for Our Mothers

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Laura

Although unintentional, we ended up with a bit of a theme for our mothers’ presents – protection from heat! For my mom’s morning tea, a mug rug! And for Nik’s mom’s hands’ protection, some potholders!

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Handmade Christmas 2012: Ornaments for My Siblings

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Laura

This year, I made a Christmas decoration or ornament for each of my siblings’ families. For Eric and Meggan, Noah, Selah, Jonas, Ezra, and Violet, a green tree garland: trees in a tree! For Jon and Leah, Kaitlyn, and Maria, … Continue reading →

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