Warm Weather Blankets

I've been working on some new baby blankets in spring and summer prints for the store.  These bright prints will be perfect for keeping babies warm on chilly evenings.  These prints and more will be available at The Farmer's Daughters in Wellsboro soon.

Silent Sunday

Microwave Bowl Cozies

I've been thinking about making microwave bowl cozies for family members for awhile now, but it's just been something that I have thought about and not done.  A week or so ago the stomach bug made its rounds through the family and my daughter-in-law said that she really could have used them with all of the chicken soup that she was microwaving in shifts for the kids.  That was all it took and I got busy sewing!  Everyone is feeling better now, so I'm going to hold on to them until Easter.  Filled with packets of instant oatmeal, microwave macaroni and cheese, and of course some candy, I think they will make fun Easter baskets!

The Best!!!!

I think it's safe to say that Miss Four likes her new socks!

Pitter Patter Babies Matter

Heaven Sent is a non profit started by my friend, Barb Gaddy.  Their mission is to assist grief recovery by providing Pitter Patter swaddling and keepsake blankets through their Pitter Patter Funeral Home Partnering Program, to bereft mothers who have suffered natural pre-term or infant loss under the age of one year, promoting grief healing and recovery by creating a bond for the surviving mother to her lost child, offering tangible proof that the baby was real and existed, delivering comfort and security that the baby was a precious addition and significant loss to the surviving family, and solidifying the birth space the baby occupies within the family structure, guaranteeing that the baby will never be forgotten.

When I learned about what Barb was doing with Heaven Sent, I had to volunteer to help in some way.  I don't have an embroidery machine, so Barb sent me an embroidered center and I stitched together the blanket and keepsake quilt.  Just a yard of fabric and an hour or so of my time will hopefully bring a little comfort to a grieving mother and father.  If you would like to help or learn more about Heaven Sent visit their website pitterpatterbabiesmatter.org or go to Bejeweled Quilts by Barb.

Silent Sunday

Ok, not so silent this Sunday.  If you look closely, you can see robins under the little tree in the foreground!  Hooray for SPRING!

Silent Sunday

Finally Finished!

It's been quite a journey making this quilt.  There are a lot of memories stitched in its seams along with plenty of hope for a happy future for Tami's husband and daughter as they find their way without her by their sides.

Silkie Tags

What is the magic that draws people to silkie tags?  Kids love them!  In fact, my granddaughter, Miss Three, rubbed the silkie tag on her blanket to tatters when she was little.  It's amazing the comfort a little satin tag can hold.  While cutting the shirts apart, I noticed a care label that would be appropriate for the quilt. (The typo in the label bothers me a little, but maybe it's a good reminder that nothing is perfect!)  Not only does it provide washing instructions, but hopefully it will add a little bit of extra comfort to the quilt as well.