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Little Gifts for Little Ones…

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First,
Thanks to everyone for entering The Vintage Pearl giveaway!  I’ll have a winner announced tomorrow!

I can tell I’m starting to get “old” because there are less babies around me.  It seemed like a few years ago all of my friends were having babies, and I was always making baby things (which, by the way, are some of my FAVORITE things to make!). I guess we are all moving on to other phases of our life now, because I don’t get to make as many baby things anymore. (maybe I’ll have to put some stuff in the shop… I miss it a bit!)….

Recently I made a couple of gifts for some friends with babies… As is typical for me, one of the babies is months old now and I am just getting stuff done! The other one is for a friend who is due to have her first baby girl very soon!

I  made a version of my twirly skirt and matching onesie.  The measurements were pretty simple and it only took 3 fat quarters to make. I was happy to break into some of my new Sandi Henderson fabric!
I think it will fit a 6 month old baby, but I’m not sure,  I don’t know any 6 month olds to try it on!! (see I told you I was getting old!).
The matching onesie has a fabric flower and a glitter button of course! (I don’t think I hardly make anything anymore without a glitter button on it!).
The directions for the flower can be found on my post on Moda Bake Shop.
If you are interested I can post the directions for the baby skirt… It was pretty much the same as the dolly skirt but with a wider waist and a longer skirt.
(bad flash photo…. sorry)
I  also made a set of burp cloths (and some embroidered bibs that you can’t see very well) for a cute little baby boy. I used Amy’s  tutorial on Diary of a Quilter and it was sooo much easier!! (the stars are just raw edge appliqued on).

Keep an eye on the etsy shop this week! Traci is listing more pendants (including custom ones) and I’ll be listing another pattern, the fabric scrapbooking kits… plus a couple of surprises!

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12 Comments

  1. this is coming at the right time, because I actually was hoping to make one for my daughter sized 6 months but could not figure out measurements either! I would love if you posted it! thanks!

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  3. that is one cute little outfit, my cousin has a 6mth old, but she was a preemie so is still very teeny tiny. … and if you think that you are getting ‘old” – then sit in my seat, I am waiting on the grand-babies, but ‘spect they are a way off yet!!

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  5. THANK YOU! I adore your gift and the pillow. Zach is currently wearing one of the bibs while he drinks his bottle here on my lap and the pillow looks darling on my couch. You are amazing!

    I love that girly outfit too. So darling!

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  6. Melissa, thanks so much for the linky-love! Also I LOVE the little baby outfit. SO sweet. I don’t have one that little anymore either and I’m in the mood for a snuggle with someone that size.

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  7. YES YES….please post. I have our FIRST grandchild ( a ittle girl named Clare) due in March. I would love to play super chic Grandma and make this cute outfit. PLEASE post the directions. Please again.

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  8. I love that glitter button. It adds so much. Where do you get your buttons. I want to get some I was just wondering the cheapest place to get those cute buttons. Thanks.

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  9. I would love it if you could post instructions. I have been searching for a post with instructions. This fabric is so cute.

    Thanks Cindy

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  12. I am interested in your tutorial for the cute skirt as well. I would be wonderful if you could post it for us.

    I have read quite a few of your tutorials and they are well set out and easy to understand and read.

    Thanks so much,

    Annette

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