Nesting

So I've heard most pregnant woman will demonstrate nesting instincts by extreme cleaning or washing and ironing hundreds of baby grows - me - I've been sewing. To be fair there has been a fair amount of baby related sewing going on but its not for my bump, no i've used this opportunity to stockpile items i'm going to be selling at my first ever craft fair.

My lovely friend Nina, has convinced me others might like some of things I make and so I shall be testing the theory in November at the NSPCC Islington Christmas Fair where 10% everything sold goes to the charity.

Add November 17th to your diary and come along and support me - pick up a unique bargain and donate to charity at the same time - what a lovely way to get the Christmas shopping done!

To date I've whipped up some bloomers, changing mats and Sleep Tight Quilts.

I've started on some bibs and have plans for Christmas stockings, decorations and garlands and some bags and eye masks. Will post as the stockpile grows!

Bunting

You can't move for bunting at the moment - mainly due to the Jubilee - my reason is that lovely Nina wanted some personalised bunting for the wee folk in her life!

 I also made another of the changing mats for Nina to give to a friend

I love using the Liberty fabric - its so soft!

Little Bags for Bits n Bobs

In an attempt to improve my sewing skills beyond sewing two straight lines together, I played with some zips I had knocking around. The result was a small bag that can be used to store bits n bobs in one place. Some more lovely Liberty fabric makes them feel super soft!

Cara has finally arrived...

.... only 10 days late but well worth it! To celebrate I made her some booties and a bag for her bits and a small mouse to watch over her!

The pink floral fabric is a Liberty print and the girl on the swing fabric is from the Sherbert Pips range.

Bibtastic

I've now added bibs to the menu of baby products I make. This is gift for a new baby boy for my friend Heba. It should brighten up meal times whilst keeping baby clean!

Baby Booties for Louis

I made these baby booties using another of the Amy Butler's patterns from 'Little Stitches' (see post about Sarah's bag for the link!) to give to baby Louis - now just 4 weeks old!

I used material from a much loved shirt that no longer fits me. The fabric is so soft it'll be perfect for Louis little feet!

I loved making these so much I have few more pairs ready for babies just waiting to be popped over the next couple of months! A sneaky peek...

Lovely Liberty Quilt for my lovely Mum!

Lovely Liberty Quilt, a set on Flickr.

Its Mum's special birthday and my gift to her is this quilt made from a dozen different Liberty prints. Its taken 18 months to collect, assemble and finish. Most of the fabrics are from my favourite local fabric shop Fabrics Galore in Lavender Hill.