New baby carrier covers

Know any wild Mizzou fans that are expecting a baby? This carrier cover would be the perfect gift. The other one is an update of my first one that I made my granddaughter, Katie. I used a different alternate fabric with the popular main color. Still working on baby things as I have new orders. Will soon be taking a break from sewing to watch some tennis tournaments. Be back soon.

Baby items

These are a few of the bibs and burp cloths I am working on. Some will be backed with terry cloth and others will be reversible with an alternate color on the back side with batting between and then quilted. I have several groupings cut out and will enjoy trying different ways of putting them together. As a farmer's wife I also have canning duties so I will be taking some time from sewing to can the wonderful vegetables that have produced well even in this very hot summer.

T-shirt Quilts

Ever wonder what to do with all those T-shirts you bought to support your kids or teams and feel too old to wear them in public any more and they are still in good shape? I have decided to try a T-shirt quilt. I had cut them out and stabilized them some time ago and have spent most of my sewing time lately "framing" each one. I have 27 of various sizes ready to pin in place on a sheet until I get the look I want and then start putting them together in a quilt. However I will put this on hold again as I have some requests for baby items and will have a table displaying my wares at the Randolph County Craft and Gift Show November 11 & 12. I will be doing some more sewing to have a good representation at the show.

Kitchen linen

Here I added pot holders made wth fabric of various foods. I used insulated batting and machine quilted these. Again makes good gifts. Ever go to a bridal shower and wish you could update your kitchen? We all need updated kitchen linen.

Casserole covers

I mentioned these before but thought I'd add a picture of one. I use them frequently for carry-in-dinners. They are made with 2 different cotton fabrics and batting between and on this one I hand quilted them together. It is fun making gifts for friends.

Modern Baby Quilt

I have a new granddaughter and I knew my daugher was not interested in pink, lavender and ruffles so I put together several different bright colors and the pattern was pretty easy to follow and it turned out better than I expected. Plan to embroider her name and add it on the back when I am able to visit again early fall.

New clutch purses

I have been working on changng the origional pattern, adding pockets inside, making them slightly smaller and adding a loop and button to keep the purse closed when lying down. I will carry it this weekend and see how it works out.

New baby carrier covers

In choosing material for these covers I find the lightest weight cotton I can so it can "breathe" and isn't too hot for the baby.