While still busy, life on the farm is settling into a bit more of a regular routine. That means a little more time in The Palace for me. July was to be my month for sewing some bits and pieces for the kiddies. I didn't get through the big list of ideas I had set myself, and I was sidetracked from time to time by other needs/requests. I've caught up on a few things in the last week or so (and it's only nearly the end of August!).
Lily finally received the baby basket I was wanting to give her for her second birthday —
It isn't quite finished as it has an attachable hood that I haven't quite completed. Her babies needed somewhere to sleep so she got it as is!
This is another Twig + Tale pattern that I've had my eye on for a while. The biggest hurdle for me was working out what to use as the interfacing/batting. Even though this is a NZ company, the products they suggested weren't available. I settled for Soft and Stable for the 'batting' and some Buckram for the iron-on interfacing. I had to keep in mind that the products needed to be turned through so needed to be flexible enough to do that.
Making it was interesting, with an extra step that seemed tricky but made so much sense. You know how when you make a bag with the lining, the lining is loose and floppy inside the bag? Here we turned the baby basket inside out again, sewed the seam allowances of the main and the lining together, turned it back out and wow you end up with the bottom of the lining attached.
Very clever, especially with children's play; I had visions of the lining in and out and driving everyone batty!
That out of the way, I finished the 7 snakes for Odie's windows, keeping the light out of his room. I'd done 5, had a break for a few weeks, took a deep breath and completed the last of them.
Also requested lately were a couple of swing tags for the younger twins' backpacks. They both wanted identical bags, and now they can see which is their own bag. I used scraps of soft and stable for these and a bit of vinyl on the back in case ED wants to insert phone numbers, etc on the label.
A couple more cot sheets. This has used the last of my stockpiled large pieces of brushed cotton so I'm happy about that.
And a final request, more slippers; this pair is for Odie and should see him through to next winter when he can wear his cousins' cast offs!
YD has been knitting too. Isn't this hat for her young fellow cute?
'til next time,
happy stitches,
Well done, I bet the family are happy with your accomplishments.
ReplyDeleteLooks like Lily is loving her dolly basket as is. Great tags for the twins back packs.
ReplyDeleteNice cosy looking sheets and those slippers are cute..
Love the hat ! 👍🏼
Happy busy! What wonderful goodies for your grandkids.
ReplyDeletelots of different projects happening for your grandies!
ReplyDeleteI saw the title and thought the kids were sewing as well as you!
ReplyDeleteNice work.
I like to stay with natural batting now, it isn't cheap, but worth it
I’m sure all your finished were much appreciated. You’ve done well.
ReplyDeleteLots of interesting things going on in your sewing room Raewyn. The baby basket looks great and I love the backpack tags. xx
ReplyDeletelove that doll basket and little one so cute carrying it. You are busy!
ReplyDeleteMe thinks you are spoiling those grandbabies--but who better to do it than you!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that doll carrier and someone really looks happy using it--
Glad you were able to get alot of 'sewing needs' done--
not onto some quilting--
luv, di
I love seeing your family sewing and knitting projects! And I remember making a similar carry cot when my grand daughter was young so she could tuck her dolly up for a sleep.
ReplyDeleteLove the beanie 😁 you have been very busy working down the list Raewyn and have made beautiful things for the grandchildren, love the doll basket and the tags are so bright and cheery, Odie will be very warm in his slippers.
ReplyDeleteYou really got a lot accomplished. I love the doll carrier. Your knitting is lovely too. Those snakes will be helpful as the days start getting long there.
ReplyDeleteLots of interesting projects - I had never thought to put snakes up at windows...very clever!
ReplyDeleteWell done with all you have achieved. The baby basket looks like it is being loved already.
ReplyDeleteAnd you must be pleased to get the last of the curtain snakes done.
Lovely work with the tags and slippers. And getting to the end of your sheeting supply is a big effort.
Quick, back to quilting before you change your mind.
Your creations are adorable and the children, oh my goodness, absolutely b beautiful. You are blessed :)
ReplyDeleteEverything is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, so many cute fun things here! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteYou have been so good to complete everyone's requests. I know you are very relieved to have the snakes off the list!
ReplyDeleteI think everyone in my family has forgotten that I know how to make anything besides masks! (I don't think I'll remind them.) LOL
Awe, what a sweet sweet post sewing for grands!! I think the little name tags for back packs are a delight. It is like Grandma going to school with them because her hands made those cute little tags.
ReplyDeleteLily with her sweet baby basket is adorable! I can just imagine her carrying that around the house taking care of her baby all day long.
A very happy little girl with her dolly carrier. And I love the tags too. The knitted boots are gorgeous as is that beanie well done to your YD...taking after Mum perhaps! Well done Grandma....awesome effort!
ReplyDeleteWhat lucky grandies they are to have you in their sewing/knitting corner to fulfil all those requests with lovely results. Love the dolly carrier - what a great way to attach that lining so it doesn't flap about the place, clever idea...the pompom hat is so cute on the cutie.
ReplyDeleteHi Raewyn, caught up just now on your recent posts. I've enjoyed reading them very much. You are a talented lady turning your hand to quilting and knitting and sewing. So many lovely things for the kids too and especially sweet, that little doll carrier. Loved your photos of farm life as well. We are in a rural area and the scenes are very similar.
ReplyDeleteRaewyn - my goodness, you have been a busy young lady! I would have loved to have a basket like that for my baby dolls. And the plastic on the back of the backpack tags is so clever! Enjoy the rest of your week!
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely makes! Clever idea for the tags for the twins x
ReplyDeleteAren't you a great grandma?? Love the beanie in the last photo... and those picture tags are professional quality. Great number 8 wire ingenuity.
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