Handmade Baby Set

A while ago a good friend of mine told me she was expecting her first child. After the initial squeals, hugs and giggles, I began to contemplate what I could possibly give to this mom and baby whom mean so much to me.

I realized that much of the gift would need to be homemade... as I wanted to pour my love into something special for this new little family. Finally, I found the perfect plans in the following book:

One Yard Wonders by Patricia Hoskins & Rebecca Yaker

Little did I know that this book (which my sister-in-law gave to me a couple years ago) would be packed with so much inspiration!

I decided to sew an entire matching baby set.

I made a diaper/wipes clutch (with matching fold-out change pad).

I also made a small play blanket.

Lastly, I made a bib (and backed it with terry cloth... a special touch of my own creative, yet practical, flair).

I even found some cute little labels that say "Handmade" - which I attached to all of the items.

I loved making and giving these gifts to my wonderful friend and her beautiful baby girl. Yes - she had a girl!

Do you ever make homemade gifts?

6 comments:

Hannah WhiteMarch 14, 2013 at 8:12 PM
VERY nice. I made several gifts for Christmas and last year's birthdays.

Please stop by Tuesday and add this to our Eco-Kids link up!
One Practical WomanMarch 16, 2013 at 10:35 AM
You are so talented! I have tried homemade gifts a few times but pretty much gave it up years ago as it took me about 3 times as long as it would likely take anyone else (I'm not super gifted in the craft department)
Becki LewisMarch 19, 2013 at 8:58 PM
Yes, I love making handmade gifts, but I have a horrible habit of not having them finished in time... In fact, my friend had her baby a week and a half ago, and I have not given her a gift yet...
Cassidy SevierMarch 20, 2013 at 3:44 AM
Those are lovely Jennifer! I especially enjoy the clutch & the changing pad. She's so lucky to have them, and you!
Hannah WhiteMarch 25, 2013 at 12:08 PM
Thanks for sharing with us at Eco-Kids Tuesday! Hope to see you again tomorrow!
Wendy ~ www.wendymrobertson.comMay 8, 2013 at 9:44 PM
Great gifts! I typically make a blanket for the new babies in my life - usually a quilt, but sometimes a crocheted afghan.

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