Riley weighed 2.53 kg (5 lb 9 oz) and was a week early.
I knitted these little booties the day our daughter told us we would be grandparents.
In between all my usual quilting, for the last 5 or 6 months I have been busy knitting, crocheting and sewing for the baby.
These are some things I have made.
A crocheted wrap in pure wool.
Some knitting....
A hooded jacket in moss stitch using a bamboo and wool yarn.
A cable beanie in bamboo and wool blend and a striped beanie in Geelong colours from a bamboo and cotton blend. (Riley's Dad follows Geelong in the Australian Football league, so a Geelong football jumper won't be far away!!)
As my daughter was in labour I kept myself busy making these booties.
Plenty of sewing too!
Baby wraps. Just a metre of flannelette from Spotlight with a decorative stitch on the hem.
A little minkie rabbit. Pattern from the Spring Bunny tutorial on Sew Mama Sew (pattern originally from Lorraine of Ikat Bag)
A divided basket. Pattern from Noodlehead.
A nappy bag. This pattern is the Aeroplane Bag from Sew Sweetness.
Inside...
There are zip pockets on each side..
I made one modification to the pattern and added patch pockets to each side. ( a bit hard to see with the same fabric!)
Lastly, of course I made a quilt!!! :)
This quilt was inspired by a quilt I saw on Jan's blog, Be*mused. Jan made a quilt for her niece Kate's baby, Alice. A quilt for Alice. This photo says it all!! :)
Rita of Red Pepper Quilts has a tutorial for Economy blocks (or square in square blocks) here.
My daughter and I had fun choosing fabrics!
It is simply quilted in the ditch.
Today I will make the label for this quilt.
Little Riley Duncan is the light of our lives!
Congratulations on the birth of your new grandson! My, you have been busy sewing up a storm of baby things. Just love the quilt.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - you must be so excited and you made a lot of wonderful things for the baby
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Miriam! What an industrious expectant grandma you have been - all so lovely. I especially love the crocheted wrap - and heirloom in the making there. Enjoy the little fellow:)
ReplyDeleteA huge congratulations Miriam, that's so exciting. Riley will look fabulous in all your amazing creations. xo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Miriam! What exciting news! You've made some lovely baby things :0) Your quilt turned out great - what great fabrics!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations ! You made so much !!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. What a lucky boy to have so many beautiful handmade goodies already. That bunny is adorable.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you all and a warm welcome to your precious Riley! What a loving family welcomes him!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Grandma you sure have been busy!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting. Congratulations. What a lucky baby to have such a talented grandma. Handmade baby gifts from the heart are the best!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! There is nothing like being a grandmother . The quilt is perfect. Happy for you all.
ReplyDeleteOh Miriam I'm so happy and excited for you all! Congratulations on the new little man in your life. I can't wait to see pictures. Big hugs to all of you!!!
ReplyDeleteWow Miriam !! You really have been busy. What a fabulous mix of useful and heirloom. I adore the little moss stitch jacket.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Miriam! Your excitement over your new grandson certainly found expression in your many beautiful projects. Of course, my favorite is your quilt ~ your version is just wonderful!! I hope that Riley is similarly entranced with his as Alice still is (I hear) with hers. Isn't that a great pattern for a child's quilt?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new man in your life! A very exciting life event. I love all of your sewing projects for the little guy. Very sweet to incorporate his parents tastes.
ReplyDeleteSavor every minute!
oh that is the most wonderful news.......a wee tiny bub for you to enjoy.......
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you and your family. Enjoy being grandparents, it's the most wonderful job in the world. xxx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. A sweet blessing has been added to your family. You made so many lovely things for your grandson. I especially love the little knitted jacket, and, of course, the quilt. You and your daughter picked out delightful fabrics. Riley will definitely know how much he's loved.
ReplyDeleteOh wow Miriam that's fantastic, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOh how exciting! It looks like you've had a grand time making lots of goodies for your new little grandbaby -- they're all beautiful. And funny thing -- one of my besties at work has her first little grandbaby -- born on the same day as you and also a week early!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Miriam! I'm so happy for you! What a wonderful bunch of goodies little Riley has to keep him warm.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, what wonderful news. Is there no end to your talent? Such a fabulous selection of gifts and goodies.
ReplyDeletecongratulations to all!
ReplyDeletewhat lovely handmade baby things
Congratulations. I am sure you are enjoying your little man. You can't half tell that you were a bit excited about the new baby. Lucky boy!
ReplyDeletejudging from the photos and baby items, i'd say you were excited...and i would be too...still waiting for that news to come so i can start sewing and knitting....you are blessed!
ReplyDeleteMiriam ... I am so excited for you!!!! I had a feeling in the comment you left on my blog that you might have a "grand"! You have been very busy and I adore all the things you have made! What touches my heart is the name :) I know Riley has stolen your heart as Maggie Kate has mine. MK brings so much joy to my life!
ReplyDeleteI apologize for missing this post! There's just not enough hours in my days but it's a good thing! Love and big HUGS
Donna