Friday, August 19, 2011

Another Birth Announcement Embroidery Hoop

Remember my Central Park baby quilt that I made back in April as a baby shower gift for my brother and my sister-in-law? Well, my new niece finally arrived on July 1st. After making my first birth announcement embroidery hoop for a friend a couple months ago, I just had to make another one for my niece...


The blue fabric was a leftover from the quilt binding. I didn't think that I had any scraps left from the quilt backing (but I have since discovered that I was wrong), so I dug through my scrap drawer looking for colors that matched the Central Park line. I must have done a pretty good job because my sister-in-law thought that it was made up of fabrics from the quilt.

I also made a set of burp cloths...


Just a quick sew of some fabric onto cloth diapers. Very girly collection of fabrics here. Sorry, bro... you won't look very manly burping the baby :)

These are definitely my new go-to baby gift. Both of these projects are so quick and easy, and everyone loves them. The only problem is that now we are in a baby lull... no one is pregnant and I can't think of anyone who will be anytime soon. I'll be ready for the next one, though.




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15 comments:

  1. Amy at Ameroonie DesignsFri Aug 19, 08:46:00 AM

    I love that simple but darling and personal gift. Brilliant every time! and the fabrics for the burp cloths? Gorgeous selections as always! :)
    xoxo,
    Amy

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  2. Ruth H.Fri Aug 19, 09:00:00 AM

    What a beautiful design! I would be so happy to get such a sweet gift. I think the colors you used on the bunting are so happy.

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  3. LeanneFri Aug 19, 09:06:00 AM

    What an adorable birth announcement gift. The bunting is so sweet. I love those beautiful fabrics too.

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  4. ShelleyFri Aug 19, 09:22:00 AM

    Hi Gwen, I love both projects! I was wondering about the bunting? I can see it is sewn across the top but is each little triangle also sewn? Have a great weekend!

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  5. TashaFri Aug 19, 10:27:00 AM

    I love them! Burp cloths are a go to baby present for me too. Adore the hoop embroidery. That is adorable. Happy weekend to you friend.

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  6. chrisFri Aug 19, 12:06:00 PM

    Your hoop is darling, the burp cloths are such a necessity. Adorably done.

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  7. AndiFri Aug 19, 03:13:00 PM

    Beautiful job as always! You have a great eye for fabric. You should sell those birth announcements!

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  8. SusanFri Aug 19, 08:31:00 PM

    I love that idea for a birth announcement! I think it's way cuter than the more traditional baby cross-stitch projects. (And I like the name too, that's my sister-in-law's name!)

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  9. JanetSat Aug 20, 01:40:00 AM

    I Love the idea to add fabric to the cloth diapers for bibs--very cute, yet still functional. :)

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  10. Angee @ October MorningSat Aug 20, 11:25:00 AM

    Oh, this is so darling. I have an Emily Grace too :)

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  11. Naturally CarolSun Aug 21, 09:59:00 PM

    Great gift ideas Gwen! I'll have to investigate making burp cloths too..they are so practical.

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  12. KJ@letsgoflyakiteMon Aug 22, 07:14:00 AM

    Lovely gifts, your work is so professional! I am definitely going to make one of those hoops. They have been on my mind since you first posted about them.

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  13. BrandiTue Aug 23, 12:57:00 AM

    Beautiful & so creative! Fantastic gift idea!

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  14. maliaTue Aug 23, 09:49:00 PM

    Gwen I have 2 words for you:
    Etsy Shop!
    Love it!

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  15. KristaWed Aug 24, 08:17:00 AM

    Both are so adorable! July 1, that's my birthday, too. :) I've never done a burp cloth on a cloth diaper like that. I don't know why, they're so functional and a great showcase for cute fabric. Gotta add it to the list!

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