Baby quilts and Baby Bags!



A couple of months ago our wee sewing group did a quilt course (you can see Melissa's stunning creation here). I had some gorgeous charm packs from Bonnie and Camille. Miss Macie has a very beautiful butterfly quilt made by her Grandma so these delicious fabrics were waiting to be made into a baby girl cot quilt. Another member of the group with superb taste had also bought some Bonnie and Camille charm packs. Same colours, different range. We did a trade two for two. So now I had twice the fabrics. I have picked out my favourite pieces with a large floral print and left them as 4 1/2 inch blocks on their own. All the rest were cut into strips and sewn back together randomly. This wee quilt it just big enough to cover the little button in a cot.

All I need now is a baby girl to gift it too.

 

My cousin is expecting any day. Her Mum, my darling Auntie asked me to make a baby bag like the one I had made for my sister last year. Thankfully I have managed to finish it before the little babe is here. It is going by special delivery (my husband) to the expectant Grandma tomorrow. Here is a sneak peak:

I found the Riley Blake fabric on Esty and have totally fallen in love with chevron. The pattern is the Amy Butler Everything Bag from her book Little Stitches for Little Ones. I have added a shoulder strap to the original bag. And a strap to secure the special items inside.

The bag has four elasticated pockets on the inside and two at each end on the exterior. There is plenty of room to carry all but the kitchen sink.

Next project is a birthday pressent for a sweet wee 3 year old to be. Oh and planning the next quilt.......shhhh don't tell my Mum. Happy sewing everyone A x