Baby Gift Set - Sewing diy

Matching Bibs, Burb Cloths, Diaper Pouch and Tie Onesie

This gift set was so much fun to make because I knew it would be used and loved by my soon to be cousins' son. Eliana and I unfortunately missed the baby shower because we already had our Florida vacation booked, but we attended in spirit and gift.

I chose three coordinating fabrics for the set that were appropriate for a boy, but honestly I love two of the fabrics so much that I may go back and get more to make something for Eliana too.

Three coordinating bibs:

I love the pearlized snap on this bib.

They were lined with a very soft off-white minky fabric and had fusible fleece sewn between the layers so that they would be more absorbent.

I use a free pattern on Purl Bee for all my bibs.  I have made several for Eliana to match outfits with the same pattern - I think it is a nice size and shape.

Three coordinating burb cloths:

I made a sleeve to hold the burp cloths and added my label to the green fabric sleeve.

I lined them with a soft terry cloth.

The burp cloths were a half a yard long and about 11 inches wide. 

Burp Cloths with their Matching Bibs:

Coordinating Diaper Pouch:

It folds into a nice size to either carry or throw into a diaper bag

It has a pocket on the inside when you open it to hold a couple diapers, wipes and cream

When opened it is long enough for a baby to lay on it while you change their diaper with a pocket that holds all the necessities.

I found the tutorial to make this at: Cluck Cluck Sew.  I only altered it slightly by adding two of the coordinating fabrics for the outside (instead of one) and the soft minky for the inside (instead of chenille).

Coordinating Tie Onesie:

I found a tutorial for the tie onesie at: The Cottage Home  I altered the size of the tie from the tutorial because the tie was too big for a 0-3 month onesie.


And the back...

I added one of my clothing labels onto the back outside.

I think it looks cute and adds to the homemade look.

The Whole Set:

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Autumn Decorations

Decorating the House for Fall

We want the home to feel welcoming year round. Warm, cozy and festive in the winter, soft and airy in the summer, energetic in the springtime and an inviting retreat in the Fall. So... our decor changes seasonally. When we change our decor seasonally our home hopefully won't get stuck in a rut - this way I am continually updating it - at least on a surface level.

Our Fall Decor 2012 - changing as soon as we arrive back from our Thanksgiving vacation to Christmas/Winter Decor

Kitchen:

The "Give us this day our daily bread" is out year round - the gourds and bare wreath were added for the Fall

A tray of pumpkin cookies on display and to eat of course

Entryway:

A Fall Leaf Candle and Bronze Candle Holder

Give Thanks Chalkboard

A metal bin filled with gourds pinecones and moss

A wreath on the inside of the front door

A Thomas Kinkade Fall portrait gets hung this time of year

Sunroom:

Eliana's Painted Pumpkin and other pumpkins adorn the room

It is fun to use candle sticks to hold things other than candles

Acorns adorn the bottom of the candle on the mantel

Fall Leaf Branch with Dried Artichokes

More Pumpkins!

A bare branch candelabra - no candles added - I like the bareness as it resembles the bare branches outside

I like to pull out current and past Fall magazines to read at leisure

Dining Room:

A bowl of candy corn on the buffet

Fall Leaves, Candelabra and Golden Pumpkin on a side table

A basket filled with corn, pumpkins, a fall scented candle and leaves as a centerpiece on the table

Family/Living Room:

A mosaic pumpkin - one of my favorites

Accents of orange with a branch of apples - just picked and ready to eat :-)

We keep a seasonal puzzle out for people to work on 

Entryway Bath:

The hand towels get changed seasonally - usually more than a few times a season

This happy fella sits in the corner under the sink

This sits in the corner of the bath with a Fall scented candle in the center

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