Bibs and Booties

 

In preparation for parenthood I have started sewing clothes / accessories so that the baby can look fly all the time, as will it's friends due imminently or who have arrived early (see below post). The red bib is from some fabric a good friend bought back from Japan for me which is perfect for kids stuff. These two sets are cotton backed with wynciette (brushed cotton), summer booties can be lined with lightweight cotton.
They are relatively quick and satisfying things to make and don't take much fabric, so do let me know if you are interested in a commission. I have a few different designs to try for as it gets older and a wide range of fabrics to try too.
 

 

Booties and jackets

I will soon be introduced to some cool twins with a Malaysian dad, and both parents who are very fond of bright colours. I have found the perfect purpose for the traditional fabrics my dad bought me back from Malaysia.

The Malaysian prints often come with two distinct colour ways on each print, so the linings are made of the complimentary softer colours here.

I have a few different shapes for booties to test out but please let me know if you would like a pair commissioned - they are relatively stress-free to make and could be done in most fabrics.


Other than these I made a dog jacket for a friends' puppy last year which she has finally grown into. She is a beautiful, as you can see.  Fleece lined with floral lining, if I remember rightly - so easily washable.

Lottie and Mike's Blanket

Made as a wedding present for my oldest friend and her husband to keep warm over the winter. Including newly acquired vintage embroidered and appliqué tablecloths, which add a sense of time and tradition to this as a wedding gift. To keep it personal to them there are squares from a t-shirt that Lottie had bought for Mike when they first met.

Backed with dusty blue lightweight woven cotton bedspread (machine washable).

Emily's Blanket

 Commissioned for a friend from school's forthcoming baby, this quilt features some old royal commemorative tablecloths (not sure which event they were from - approx 1940's), one of the last remaining bits of my William Morris fabric, some new (?Cath Kidstone) cowboy-themed fabric and of course lots of liberty print and plain brightly coloured silk remnants thanks to Ayten Gassen Lingerie. Looking forward to seeing the baby it is for!

Amelia and Sophia's blankets

One of my favourite people recently had twins. They are gorgeous. No surprise there. 

Both girls have a similar blanket in very slightly different colour-ways, pink-heavy by request.  

Alternate patches in silk to fit in with the more traditional colour-scheme. For the first time I have used a patterned backing with a sweet koala bear face on it, I think this will fit in well to their beautiful nursery that Emma and Nick have made ready for them now they are finally back home!

James + Charlotte's Blanket

A commission for some friends who have just moved in together. Backed with dark grey wool, another heavy blanket, with bright patterns from around the world.
They once made a devisive green tea panna cotta, which is honoured with some pieces of jade cotton with gold detail that my Aunt brought back from a trip to China about 25 years ago. Glad it has found a good home with Goat and Charlotte. The cactus is one of my favourite new additions to my fabric mountain.

Anna's Blanket

A wool-backed blanket in muted dusty pinks and greys for Dr Nagy.

Matt's Stegosaur

A commission for a birthday present for my uncle's collection:

Introducing to you, the handsome, pocket-sized model Stegosaurus.

Marley's Bunting

Another very very late present for a mega cute baby...
Name bunting recently described "a must" for anyone with children by the stylish and talented J. Charles.
Again sorry for the terrible photo. 

Bespoke blankets - Baby Emily

 A friend from work is having a baby girl. I had a feeling she would want something a bit more glam than I usually make, so I picked up some tips to make a suitably elegant present for her imminent arrival.

Eleri's blanket

Made for one of my favourite people, another large, bright quilt full of African prints, fabrics her parents may recognise (ie. our old family curtains, my Dad's old shirts, etc) and some more beautiful silks and liberty print cuttings from my talented friend Ayten.

When it is this cold, the extra layer of a vest or a teddy from Ayten's collection goes a long way.

This is backed with a lightweight blanket so that it can be used in the summer too.

  

Sonny's Triceratops

A Birthday present for a distinguished guy?

EASY.

Approx dimensions 65 x 30 x 15 cm. Stands independently. Can be made from any fabric. This is a first attempt, so shape can only get better.

Isla Quilt

New baby quilt. Brighter, with more texture and more patterns than anyone else's baby quilt. Probably warmer. Definitely prettier. This quilt backed with red fleece.
Makes great present guys, just saying...

Name Bunting

This is my mum's idea. These were made as presents and I have some more I need to get to...
If anyone has any interest, let me know.

 

 

Lauren's Quilt

A gift from her parents to my cousin on the eve of her leaving home for University. I tried out a darker brown, purple and green border in this quilt.

Contains pieces of lace given to me by our Granny and sewing samples - specifically the fagot stitch (Sage green on powder blue square) which our Grandmother was told by the teacher was quite unimpressive as a child. It looks better than any of us could do. 

 

Glitter Mugs

Not a quilt, but I made these as a thank you present for some of my colleagues. Apparently they can go in the dishwasher safely. The range of colours is limited only by Wilko's glitter selection (let's say unlimited).

John and Lucy's Wedding Blanket

I am really pleased with this quilt, as it contains lots of the owner's history in it. Bits of clothing from childhood, Indian prints (where they got engaged), family tartans and a piece of Lucy's wedding dress. I think the lace squares in the thick border work well too.