The second baby blanket

This one is lighter weight; just two layers of flannel. I folded all the edges under and machine stitched away; super quick and easy. And, it's incredibly soft.

The first baby blanket

My little nephew needed warmer blankets for nighttime, so Mom offered to make him some. It really was quite funny putting together the combinations with the fabric we already had. We wanted them fairly quick, simple, warm enough, and bigger than normal baby blankets so he can use them for several years.

I like teddy-bears, but they have to be done just right. I remembered having this striped flannel fabric that I thought looked like an "engineer" in my stash, so I dug it out and I knew it *had to go* with the teddy-bears. They're perfect together.

I put cotton batting between them and started quilting. After a few tests, I decided that I liked quilting little ovals around the lady-bugs best. It took me several days with help from a few sisters, but we were able to finish it just in time.

I really think that it will be my favorite!

Birthday gift for a special friend

My first ever crocheted doily!





EXTRA BONUS!!!
Here's the birthday card! From this tutorial.

A Few Gifts~Reversable Aprons

L-R: Simplicity 4282 View D, Butterick 4945 View E & Simplicity 4282 View B.

Coin purse

I'll start this...

...with one of my favorite April projects; a black and white skirt for my little sister.