Wednesday
Oct172012

furry blanket

I finally finished this blanket.  We had seen something similar at Pottery Barn and I said "I can make this!"  I should have just bought the blanket at Pottery Barn!

The fabrics here are actually much nicer (and pricier) then what we felt.  We also really like the colors.  It was easy to make but not easy to work with.  That did not surprise me at all.  I am going to enjoy it this winter!

Tuesday
Oct162012

and the last bit for baby nacho

I had enough fabric leftover to make a bag for Baby Nacho's present.  My Beloved uses this type of bag for when he and Small Mister are out gallivanting.  I figured Poppa Nacho would appreciate.  Maybe Momma Nacho too.

I have to admit that it makes really good "wrapping paper" as well!

Because I did so much stitching with this fabric, I have actually started Baby Nacho's quilt, even though I have not finished the two I am working on currently.  The neighbors across the street had twins and Miss A and Mister G are very cute.  I am almost half way done with the nine squares for those two.

Monday
Oct152012

for baby nacho - part 2

When I was going through my stash for Baby Nacho, I found a Mei Tai baby carrier that was all but finished.  One of the fabrids I know is a favorite for Baby Nacho's Momma and Poppa, but they have it with a black background and made into shirts.  I started this for Small Mister but the Tall Short Person and my Beloved really liked the slings I had made so I never finished it.  The Tall Short Person likes skulls and skeletons so that is why I picked these fabrics in the first place.

I found the directions on line and put it together.  Finished almost a year after Small Mister was born for another babe.  Is that not how stashes work?  Rose is modeling the pocket I put in the outside so Momma or Poppa Nacho can put a diaper or a blanket there for Bably Nacho.  Now, if Poppa Nacho wears is black background shirt, Baby Nacho will complement but not blend.

Saturday
Oct132012

for baby nacho - part 1

It seems to be the season for babies in our lives.  We have another set of friends having their first child.  We got an invitation to their baby shower less then two weeks from now.  Getting all their family in one place is difficult.

I went through my stash and found that I had some fabric leftover from Small Mister.  It was washed and all ready to go to make receiving blankets.  I stitched them up while I was working on the nine squares for two quilts.  I found some other things in the stash that I will show you soon.

Thursday
Oct112012

a simple meal

This evening was busy!  We had a simple meal with friends.  Bread.  Soup.  Apple crisp.  Small Mister helped me start the bread.  He likes to stir even if he is not good at it yet.

The pot was full and everyone got enough.  There was conversation and laughter.  Just friends around the table.  As autumn and winter come to be, there will be more of these nights.