Gifting

I've been busy sewing gifts.  It's fun to make things for other people - especially very little other people.

First is for Justine's baby boy who is due any day now.  Poor Justine hasn't been too well over the last few weeks.  I hope little Hunter turns up soon and she feels loads better once she gets to cuddle him.  Remember the lovely things Justine sent for Katie which I blogged about here?

I made a little 'sunshine lion' taggie toy.  Hopefully he'll be good to look at hanging from a pram or baby gym for the first few weeks and then good to grab, feel and chew once Hunter is a little older.

I also made some sleep gowns which will hopefully keep him comfy and cosy during his first few weeks - and make nappy changes at night a lot easier too.

Justine commented how much she liked the ones I made for Katie which was very handy as it simplified the process of working out what to make for her and her wee boy!

Then a couple of weeks ago I went up to a friend's house for a few drinks and thought it would be good to make something rather than taking wine or chocolates.

She has a very neutral kitchen so I hoped this little pot stand would fit in well - I find it hard to tone down the colours I use!  The photos look better when they are the right way round but they have refused to co-operate for some reason.

And then a very good university friend had baby boy number two.  He has lovely Irish names for his dad's side of the family whereas his big brother is very Scottish for his mum's family.  Can't wait to meet him though I think it may be a while.  

More dodgy photos I'm afraid but I'm working against the clock as we are off on holiday on Saturday and I really want to catch up before I go.

I made him a baby blanket.  A little different than the one I made for his big brother but with a couple of fabrics the same  - I thought similar would be better than too much of an overlap.  Hopefully he'll enjoy snuggling under it.

And last of all, but definitely not least, I was lucky enough to receive a gift for me.  The lovely Sarah from Down by the Sea had a giveaway which I won.  Yay!  Yummy Dorest biscuits and chocs, and also a chocolate for each of the children (saved for when we set off travelling on Saturday).  Thankyou Sarah!