Monday, March 31, 2008

Blanket for Gabe


Blanket for Gabe
Originally uploaded by manueb
Of course, I made one for Gabe :) I love how the polka dots mingle on this fabric. He loves the softness!

Baby blanket for bebe Huchon-Dastugue

This blanket and receiving cloth/blankey I made for Manue and Thierry's baby-to-come in June! I hope he'll like it.
Hurray for the Apple and Pears pattern! So fancy :)

Blanket for Lilas


Blanket for Lilas
Originally uploaded by manueb
I have started making baby blankets and burp/receiving cloths. Hoping to open an Etsy shop one of these days... when I'll have time or have the courage to sew during the night, once Gabe is down.. :P
Anyway, this is the blanket I made for Lilas, with a beautiful brown w/pink roses fabric, pink ribbon, on one side and mink on the other side.
Laure and Lilas loved it!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

DIY Baby wrap

I made this wrap to carry Gabe - he's kind of got to big for the initial one we had (although it is supposed to work for toddlers), and the B.B. kills my back, neck and shoulders.
It's a very classic wrap, about 5 yards long in order to do the cross-carry, personalized in the center with a nice button and the Crazee Crafteez label.


The fabric is 100% organic cotton, which is best for little ones to nibble on, and it's washable, dryable, and doesn't shrink.



I have to admit I still need to get used to the wrapping part, but Gabe seems very happy and comfy in it, and it's so much better on my back!


Total cost: about $25 of cotton fabric, $1.25 for the button and some cents for the thread. A money saver!!!

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Azalea's Pink Elephant


Azalea's Pink Elephant
Originally uploaded by manueb
I made this pink fleece elephant - with Hawaiian fabric - for Azalea, her bedroom theme bein elephants. Or at least it was the theme for her nursery... :)

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Tom's 31st bday candle toy

I made this for my brother's 31st bday... an ever-burning candle, comes in very handy, especially in his big house with all these tall stairs and in his attic!


For some reason, he's got a skull on his butt :P

Japanese skirting for the dinning room

I stitched this skirt for a piece of furniture that ended up in our dinning room - handy, but ugly.


I found japanese fabrics at JoAnn's and made this in no time with my super tools :)