a swap

Recently (close to a month ago now...?) I did a trade with Marika through Instagram for a pair of these adorable baby booties she makes and sells here for a grey polka dot flannel scarf that I made.

Sam has worn these almost nonstop since they arrived, and I LOVE that they stay on.  Seriously.  They are pretty darn good.  Our kids always seem to have extra long or extra slippery feet and usually can't keep socks or any kind of footwear on until they're walking so these are a welcome relief for that problem.

I'm going to try making my own soon but doubt they'll be as cute as these!

The start of some baby sewing

These can be July finishes #2 and #3...even though they're new projects : )

When I was pregnant with my other two kids I didn't have the sewing bug.  So I never made them anything really. 

Now that I kindof know what I'm doing and like to do it, I've started making a couple things for the new lady that I *hope* will be here in less than 5 weeks (I'm 35 weeks now and the earlier she shows up the better!).

I made 5 bibs on Saturday from this free download by Heather Bailey.  Super simple and great stash busters.  I'll be making many more, especially since there's a gazillion pregnant people I know right now...

Then I downloaded the newborn geranium dress pattern (also free) and made two of those! I have one more cut out too.

I have the real pattern and will make some more in bigger sizes soon, but come on, these are so small and adorable, and FAST to make that I might make a few more of these first. 

I still don't have any inspiration for a quilt for the baby, but maybe that'll show up later?  We'll see.  This baby sewing is fun though, and quick!