Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Flooring and sewing!

I had to pass the time this week, while our new floors were being installed.  I had a very tiny sewing space, but at least I got 2 projects done!


This first project is for Charlotte's upcoming baby shower!  Yes, she is almost 6 mo. old, and finally able to travel.  They are all coming next month.  I'm so excited.  It will be a few months before she can go shopping with her mommy, but, I have already given her all the gifts I had made for her original showers. For those of you who don't know, Charlotte was born 3 mo. premature, and spent the first 97 days of her life in the NICU!


This pattern has a pocket on the inside of the seat, and a pouch on the outside.  It all folds into this pouch for easy carrying!  Look at the lower left hand corner of the pattern pictured above.


Sewing on the biased binding on the leg holes.


Sewing down said binding.  With everything packed away and under sheets out in the garage, I could not find a safety pin to thread the elastic through the edges!  I will post a completed photo as soon as I can find a safety pin.  This was made on Day 2 of the floor installation.

Finally on Saturday, I was able to retrieve some safety pins!!  What a chore...threading the elastic through was tough.  My hands and shoulders hurt for hours after.



I had to go into Walmart to 'borrow' some toys!


An inside front pocket for toys, and the back pocket for...


folding the whole thing up into!  Yes, it makes it's own tote.  We all know how much I like totes!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT....Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy has won my 'Grow Your Blog' personalized pouch giveaway!  Congratulations Amy!  Let me know what color you want.

13 comments:

Deborah said...

This is so cool and cute!! Lovely job......beautiful fabric!

Susan said...

Did you really wheel the trolley around Walmart test driving the baby carrier and choosing appropriate sized dolls!? LOL!

Kim said...

This is so, so sweet!! Love the happy and bright fabric!! It looks very comfy!!

September Violets said...

Charlotte will be so comfy in there that her mom will be able to shop for hours!! Great idea. And Congratulations to Amy :) Wendy x

Amy at love made my home said...

It looks lovely and how great that it can all be folded away into a bag!! Congratulations to Amy on winning your lovely giveaway! xx

Val's Quilting Studio said...

OMG! You totally made my morning as I thought of you going around Walmart to "borrow" toys for this "photo shot"....I'm am still chuckling...as that is something I would so do! So glad to know I'm in good company! It's an adorable cover btw...I love the flower fabric!

Betty said...

It is so adorable. Can't wait to see your floors. We are getting some in the kitchen/laundry room this year.

Paula@TheSassyQuilter said...

Love it! Those bright fun prints just make it perfect. I love that it comes in a bag too.

Jasmine said...

This is sooo much cuter than the one I bought for my boys. Absolutely adorable.

Moneik said...

That's really awesome. I never did get around to making one when the kids were born and my mom passed before she could get one made. Yours is super cute and I'm sure it will get a lot of use.

Live a Colorful Life said...

Such cute fabric!

Anonymous said...

This is fabulous! You have moxie taking that doll for a test drive. I love it!

Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation said...

LOVE this! We had one of these with our son, but it was not nearly this cute!

I'm so glad you shared at Needle and Thread Thursday!

:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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