Girlie Baby Gifts

February 20, 2010 on 6:49 pm | In Sewing | 67 Comments

Well, boys and girls, I hope you’re having a good weekend!  I had an awful week at work — had to work until 9 p.m. three nights this past week, so as a reward, I took Friday afternoon off and spend some time in the dungeon.  Yipee!

SweetiePie’s sister-in-law will be having a baby girl in May and I wanted to make her a few things.  SweetiePie gave me three words to work with — pink, brown and butterflies.  I didn’t do much with the butterfly part, but I think I excelled with the pink and brown.

Two receiving blankets made with seersucker instead of flannel.  This will be an Oklahoma summer baby — and having had one of those myself, flannel seemed too warm to me.  A simple cotton worked beautifully for keeping the sun and wind off of the baby.

Baby Girl Gifts

Three bibs.  I debated about whether the chenille should be the front or the back.

Baby Girl Gifts

I finally went with the front — it’s sooooo soft and I thought it would be perfect for wiping the baby’s little face.

Baby Girl Gifts

My very favorite — Mary Jane booties made from this pattern.  These will probably stay on the baby’s feet all of 15.3 seconds, but I don’t care.  They make me want to squeal from their cuteness.  There WILL be a Thimbleanna granddaughter someday to wear booties just like these.  I hope.  ;-)

Baby Girl Gifts

Throw in some little bunny tub toys, and we have a pink and brown baby gift for a girl!

Baby Girl Gifts

I think I love making baby gifts more than any other kind of gift.  They’re small and quick and fun!

Baby Girl Gifts

Now, I need to go tackle a UFO.  They’re aging while I keep playing around with fun, quick little projects.  Please send self-control and perseverance my way!

XOXO,
Anna

67 Comments

  1. OMG Anna, I love everything. The patterns, color’s, materials just everything. That is soooooooooooooo sweet of you. You are so thoughtful and creative. (did I tell you I was PG? ROTFL) I would be jumping out of the window. xoxo

    Comment by Jewels — February 20, 2010 #

  2. Absolutely dying from the cuteness. I’ve only had little boys to make for. Ever. I am so wishing the nieces and nephews would produce females for once. My son is getting married this summer, so may be in a few years I’ll have my only little pink and brown baby girl.

    Comment by Brenda — February 20, 2010 #

  3. I have no self-control to spare ..but I’m loving those chenille bibs!

    Comment by jodie — February 20, 2010 #

  4. Just too adorable for words, little girls are so much fun to sew for and you excelled in the cuteness department.

    Comment by Linda — February 20, 2010 #

  5. Such sweet, soft, beautiful baby gifts! I am trying to figure out how you finished the edges of those receiving blankets? The adorable bibs and little booties – too cute!

    Comment by Anne — February 20, 2010 #

  6. I can see why you can’t resist making these. SO CUTE! I haven’t been working on any project lately. I’ve got to get on it. I’m spending way too much time cleaning and working on our family room addition. I’m trying to get all the details right before starting. If all goes according to plan, we will start building in 2 weeks. Yippee!

    Comment by kim — February 20, 2010 #

  7. Anna! You’re so clever and craft! Adorable!

    Comment by Lisa L. — February 20, 2010 #

  8. Self-control and perserverance? PeeShaw!! How fun would that be? None, I tell you. LOL! Those little girly gifts are too cute. I know some triplet girls that would’ve look smashing in those bibs. Seeing them all lined up brought back a few warm fuzzies for me.

    I hope your weekend makes up for a woeful week at work.

    XOXO~
    Cassie

    Comment by Cassie — February 20, 2010 #

  9. Just gorgeous Anna – love the pink and brown colour scheme – they are all sure to delight the Mum to be!! The bibs are especially cute – the chenille looks super soft.

    Comment by Lisa — February 20, 2010 #

  10. Oh Anna those baby bibs are just adorable, and pink and brown is a wonderful color combo! The little shoes are just gorgeous along with those cute bath bunnies. You make really beautiful baby gifts. I hope one day I too have a grand-daughter to spoil with my baby gifts too.

    Comment by sue — February 20, 2010 #

  11. Oh my goodness. This almost – ALMOST – makes me want to have another baby (but I’m too old. sigh.) Everything is so gorgeous, so beautiful. What a lucky, lucky little baby to receive this gift. You’ve put in a lot of ‘practice’ time for that Thimbleanna grandbaby.

    Yeah, I’m just squirming from all the pink and brown cuteness!

    Comment by Rachel — February 20, 2010 #

  12. All the baby gifts are beautiful and I think you’ve done an exquisite job. I love the colors. I like using chenille in making my golf towels, too, makes it easy to wash clubs/balls so using it for cleaning up baby messes is a great idea.

    Comment by Junie Moon — February 20, 2010 #

  13. So darling!!!! If I were to ever have more grandchildren I’m putting you to work!

    Comment by Miss Jean — February 20, 2010 #

  14. Have a new granddaughter on the way. This baby is going to be a New Mexico baby and I was just talking with my daughter-in-law. She was shopping today and all she could find was flannel. Seersucker is a great idea. I too would love to know how to finish the edge. Can’t figure if it is added on binding or self-binding. Thank you for the seersucker idea. Love the bibs too.

    Comment by Denise — February 20, 2010 #

  15. Too cute!! Wherever did you find those adorable tub bunnies?

    Comment by Janet — February 20, 2010 #

  16. These make me want to have another baby….well, maybe I already had the itch. Husband says no. I am working on him. Okay, back to your projects, they are so adorable, soft, cuddly, lovely…..perfect.

    Comment by Dandelion Quilts — February 20, 2010 #

  17. Darling things. Those shoes are just the sweetest. Those darn UFO’s do get in the way of things, don’t they?

    Comment by MichelleB — February 20, 2010 #

  18. Please ask your son if he will marry my daughter.
    She is very cute and has good teeth.
    Thank you.
    This will require much less effort than me learning to make all of the wonderful things that you make.
    Plus, you’ve successfully pulled off ONE wedding… therefore, you pass muster as the “other” mother-in-law in my book.
    I’ll start making plans for you to buy the house down the street.
    ….
    Wow, they’ve accepted your offer.

    Comment by brigette — February 20, 2010 #

  19. Oh Anna….you’ve outdone yourself this time. “Sweet” doesn’t do your lovely items justice. And may I just mention that your workmanship is impeccable? Every time I see all the beautiful things you make with your embroidery machine, I say to myself…”I gots to get me one of those…and SOON!” Have a better week……and Think Spring!!

    Love,
    Amy

    Comment by Amy — February 20, 2010 #

  20. ooooooh! sweet!!! and just when i thought i was over pink and brown … my LuLu’s quilt is pink and brown and butterflies … i swore off the color combination a year ago – but now i’m loving it again

    Comment by dianne — February 21, 2010 #

  21. Beautiful! I love all of them, but I just can’t get over those bibs. The backs are to die for too! Great job!

    Comment by amber johnson — February 21, 2010 #

  22. I think you have all my self control because there’s none around here ;) I LOVE pink and brown for little girls. Knitting booties is so fun and quick! Super cute gifts all, my favorite are the bibs!

    Comment by Karen — February 21, 2010 #

  23. I am hanging on to all my self control – sorry! I have started two new projects this weekend even though I already have three to finish off! As for your baby gifts – one word sums them up – Delicious!

    Comment by jo — February 21, 2010 #

  24. Love, love, love it all…such great photos too!! Some lucky babies I’m thinkin’!

    Comment by Cheryl — February 21, 2010 #

  25. Oooh and Ahhh, too cute and I love the poink/brown combination. You did good but I’m sorry but I have no self control either so I can’t send any your way.

    Comment by Janet — February 21, 2010 #

  26. Aren’t little girls just the most perfect little treasures to craft for??? I love all of the goodness that you have in this post, just gorgeous!!!!

    Hugs
    Jodie :)

    Comment by Jodie — February 21, 2010 #

  27. I just love those pink gifts!

    Comment by jessica — February 21, 2010 #

  28. Anna, They are all so sweet! I think bunnies are pretty close to butterflies, don’t you!

    Comment by Jackie — February 21, 2010 #

  29. I will send you thoughts of perseverance and self-control if you reciprocate!!

    Comment by Beth — February 21, 2010 #

  30. I swear everything you create is perfect xoxoxoxoxo Clarice

    Comment by clarice — February 21, 2010 #

  31. Anna, those bibs are BEAUTIFUL and so sophisticated! I would hate to use them on a baby but I hope the Mama to Be feels the opposite of me. You created wonderful baby gifts!

    Comment by Jen — February 21, 2010 #

  32. How lovely. This items will be loved, I am sure.
    Have a great subday
    Janine

    Comment by Janine — February 21, 2010 #

  33. Everything is so adorable! Love those Mary Jane booties! The bibs are so sweet.

    Your future grandkids are gonna have the cutest stuff … lucky kids!

    Comment by Stacy — February 21, 2010 #

  34. Just adorable!

    Comment by MJ Smith — February 21, 2010 #

  35. You’re making me want to have another little girl so I can make these gorgeous goodies too!

    Comment by dottycookie — February 21, 2010 #

  36. I LOVE seersucker! What a great idea! I love everything. ;o)

    Comment by Jodi — February 21, 2010 #

  37. “Self-control and perseverance”. What, you? That idle person who sits around all day polishing her nails and calling for more chocolate?

    Comment by Isabelle — February 21, 2010 #

  38. All your gifts are so wonderful, Anna. Little girls are so much fun to sew for. Pink and brown are a pretty combination ~ it reminds me of the new Basic Grey Blush line for MOda, I can’t wait to make a quilt out of it. Have fun!!

    Comment by Shawn ; ) — February 21, 2010 #

  39. I love everything you made, Anna. The booties are just adorable! Thanks for sharing the pattern. I’m keeping it just in case I ever become a granny! :o)

    Comment by Anne — February 21, 2010 #

  40. Oh Anna ….. I’m squealing with utter delight at all that GAWJUS pinky brown babyness!! Love it all. Those chenille bibs are adorable … so are those lil booties. You’ve just gone to the top of the list as “bestest Auntie” ;o)!!!
    Hugs
    Joy :o)

    Comment by Joy — February 21, 2010 #

  41. Absolutely gorgeous Anna! Sweetie-Pie’s sister-in-law will be delighted! Lucy x

    Comment by Lucy Locket-Pocket — February 21, 2010 #

  42. Beautiful! I love everything and I’m sure the new mommy will too! You are amazing!

    Comment by Joni — February 21, 2010 #

  43. Well now that just makes me wanna go and have a baby girl. lolol Ok not really. Those are some cute baby gifts Anna. Very cute. Those little booties are just adorable. Your right, who cares if they stay on the feet or not. Nice job!

    Comment by Sharon — February 21, 2010 #

  44. So cute, i just got asked for some more bibs by a dear friends daughter so I am off to find some chenille…way too adorable!

    Comment by Mary ann — February 21, 2010 #

  45. You are just about the gift giving-est gal! Those booties are sooooo sweet. And the pattern is free! I feel like knitting a pair just to enjoy the process.

    Comment by Caroline — February 22, 2010 #

  46. How cute! It seems that pink and brown is the new look for baby girls. Very pretty indeed.

    Comment by Vreni — February 22, 2010 #

  47. Seersucker! Genious. How sweet. I love baby gifts too.

    Comment by nanette — February 22, 2010 #

  48. Oh, Anna, you outdid yourself! They are all so pretty. I know you’re going to make one new mama very happy.

    Comment by Elaine/MuddlingThrough — February 22, 2010 #

  49. Oh my! All that pink and brown is so cute together! I love making baby gifts too. They come together quickly and they are just so darn cute1! Nicely done…

    Jennifer :)

    Comment by Jennifer — February 22, 2010 #

  50. Oh Anna! Dim sum for the eyes!
    You are soooooo clever. Each item was cuter and sweeter than the last, and taken as a whole, you really outdid yourself. You must be practicing for the day, um, you know, when, um, <>….(spoken in a whisper, so as not to jinx anything)

    WendyBee

    Comment by WendyBee — February 22, 2010 #

  51. Last week was like that for me too Anna. Only I did not reward myself with a day off. I should do that and soon before I burn out!

    Love these baby gurl goodies. I esp love that sweet little bunny! hehehe

    Comment by Lolly — February 22, 2010 #

  52. They are all cute…loving the chenille. Maybe when we’re aahmmmm “older” we could all need bigger bibs – ya know what I mean – we’ll be the drooling ole women sewing and knitting – the bibs would come in so handy. Think about it, cute fabric and chenille. maybe. ?
    You deserved your afternoon off sewing up so much sweetness – hope it made the weekend better.
    Now on to spring…are you with me?
    always, Robin

    Comment by Robin Brown — February 22, 2010 #

  53. Sweet as can be! I love making baby things too because they are quick and easy and I get almost-instant-gratification.

    I like the idea of cotton receiving blankets for a summer baby. Smart!

    And those booties!!! I hope you get a grandgirl someday too.

    Jody

    Comment by Jody — February 23, 2010 #

  54. How sweet are all those pink goodies, Im having a grand daughter soon and you have given me inspiration….I adore the bibs!!!!!

    Comment by debbie — February 23, 2010 #

  55. Just lovely Anna, the booties are sooo sweet! toni xxx

    Comment by toni — February 23, 2010 #

  56. Sorry work has been a bummer! You sure made a ton of cute goodies there for the mom-to-be, she’ll be tickled I’m sure!! I’m thinking maybe you are trying to inspire sweetiepie??!!?? ; )

    Comment by rohanknitter — February 24, 2010 #

  57. These are all beautiful! I love the bibs, they do look really soft. I made those booties before and yes they did stay on for all of 10 seconds, but a large toy bunny rabbit wears them now!

    Comment by Di — February 24, 2010 #

  58. I really hope one day you will be a granny to a granddaughter! She will be absolutely spoilt and she will adore her grandma for making her such gorgeous gifts! You rock!

    Comment by nicolette — February 24, 2010 #

  59. Oh they are all so perfect. Baby gifts are absolutely my favourite thing to make too.

    Comment by Rebecca — February 24, 2010 #

  60. These are so great! I LOVE THEM! Its so much fun to make baby girl stuff! I love all the fabric and the textures! I love making little baby gifts too. I am in the process of making my baby girls room. Pink, pink and more pink! It is so much fun!

    Comment by rachel — February 24, 2010 #

  61. gorgeous , cute , gorgeous :-)

    Comment by periwinkle — February 24, 2010 #

  62. These are all so charming Anna. I think there is nothing as optimistic as a new baby in the family. It’s such a wonderful time.

    Comment by Lena — February 24, 2010 #

  63. Such lovely gifts, the bibs are really cute and I love the little Mary Janes. Making things for new babies is such fun.

    Comment by Rowan — February 25, 2010 #

  64. An endless supply of cuteness, right there. Nice work, Anna!

    Comment by finnyknits — February 25, 2010 #

  65. lovely baby goodies here………someone will be very lucky……..

    Comment by Chookyblue — February 25, 2010 #

  66. Awww! I wouldn’t mind a few of those chenille bibs myself. You know…for when I drool.

    Comment by molly — February 25, 2010 #

  67. Oh Anna, I am waaaay behind with my blog reading, and now I came across this post of yours. Those little baby items are so cute! There will be some lucky little babygirl some day. xxx

    Comment by Karin — February 26, 2010 #

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