Crafting

I've declared this the summer of sewing!

My first project--a new bag for me, using a KWIK Sew pattern.  It was basically just four fat quarters sewn together to make a big block which is then gathered with elastic and the handles.

Then it was on to a project I've been wanting to do for a while, bonnets for the girls!  I used a fantastic pattern that I found online from this designer.  They turned out great!

Bringing a Little House on the Prairie feel to Philly...

 



Heading for the highway...

Frankie

Waiting for Papa....

The other day I was down in the kitchen and noticed the tell-tale sign that something mischievous was happening upstairs--silence.  Imagine my delight when I peeked in on this scene:

Here are a few of Neva's most favorite activity these days...changing her baby's diaper!



Happy Birthday Neva! (or, Insane Amount of Pictures)

Last week we celebrated Neva's second birthday!  It was a wonderful day....

Neva wearing her birthday crown, helping to make cake...

Then off for a walk in Carpenter's Wood...

A walk in the woods is a sure way to get Frances to sleep!

Back at home for some special birthday gifts!  A lovely stroller from Mimi and Grandpa and a baby doll (my first attempt at making a doll!  The pattern I used is called a "heavy baby" as it is filled with millet, giving the doll a really nice feel.  The millet is also scented with lavender oil  for a soothing scent...)

 

Neva's birthday sweater--a tradition I'd like to continue for our children...

What fun!

Here's the last of my birthday crafting...a birthday crown for Neva with some of her favorite things:

Enjoying her new bed with Simon...

 

Gettting ready for our birthday feast...

Blowing out candles with Popeye!

Happy Birthday Neva!