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Every child begins the world again. - Henry David Thoreau If I could sew and make baby/kids stuff all day long, I would. But can't =.\  In the meantime, I was able to make a set of burpie clothes, a California onesie, and a changing pad  (see tutorial here)  just in time for a dear friend's baby shower. So easy and so fun to make. I think my ultra-creative friend likes them =.) When you get a chance, check out her fabulous blog at Yellow Pajamas where she shares her experiences as a new mom to another baby boy, her handiwork, her family, her equally creative friends, and more. And make sure you let her know you're visiting. (Update: check her out HERE  and HERE --you're gonna love & be inspired by her work!) And 3 days later (after this photo), Baby Bwuddah arrived. Can't wait to meet him soon. Babies are always more trouble than you thought -- and more wonderful.   ~ Charles Osgood CONGRATULATIONS, PQ family, on your new addition!

A baby is God's opinion that life should go on. - Carl Sandburg Here's a cute little tutu for a baby girl who was born a month early. I think it'll fit her just right by now.  This pink & white rose fabric were scraps from a receiving blanket I made for someone who turned 13 years old this year. Yes, I kept them.  I cut a long piece of the fabric and sewed the lace trim (which I already have in my batch) to its hem.  Then I gathered one side and attached it to the onesie. Made a little rosette with a cute little button. Tada!  I could've added an applique and some trimmings on the arm and neckline.  Next time.  It's pretty easy, once you have everything.  Check out the  link  where I got my simplified version.

A baby is an angel whose wings decrease as his legs increase.   - Mark  Twain One of my favorite things to do is chain stitching. It's so easy and so portable. I can bring this project anywhere. I don't do it as much since I got into knitting (scarves--that's all I can do) but embroidery on baby onesies are even easier. I've recently just pick it up again. Here, I chain stitched the baby's initial. Done in less than half an hour if you're not distracted.   My 13 year-old artist drew me an owl that I resized and printed on iron-on transfer paper and it looked even sweeter on the shirt than on paper. They make perfect gifts.  Later when they outgrow the shirts, you can cut the images and use them as appliqué for a bigger shirt. Another set of baby onesies: J & Heart This one is for a little baby boy named Valentino. Because Valentine's Day was around the corner, I had a play of image with his name. What do you think? So, so simple and so fun. So go a...