Eco-Baby Alert!

This is my modified Rainforest Wrapper from

AwareKnits by VickieHowell and AdrienneArmstrong

Last week I was able to finish knitting and prepping a few baby projects for a friend.  It's a girl!!!  The picture above is the cute Rainforest Wrapper that I modified with a leaf motif and velcro dots on the straps instead of buttons which I secured with a basic sewing stitch. I am currently making the original pattern which is in the book, and is basically the same except the pattern on the bodice is different.  There are so many fun and eco-friendly projects in Aware Knits that you'll just have to make them all.

Puffalump Hat on VickieHowell.com and Ravelry.com

I also included the Puffalump hat from Vickie Howell  

and Owl embroidered baby bib from Jenny Hart.

Owl Bib from Jenny Hart

Everything is wrapped and ready to go to the new eco-friendly baby.  Name to be determined.  I included care instructions, info of why the wrap is a great and safe way for new baby to sleep (info from the book), extra yarn and thread for any repairs for the new mommy. 

Have a productive week!

Marg (waiting for the next wave of snow)

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Owl-licious Baby Bib

Today it's all about this adorable bib from Jenny Hart's  Baby Bib EmbroideryKit:Tools and Techniques for Uttterly Adorable Projects. 

 

A friend of mine is having her first baby and this seemed to be the perfect time for an embroidery project.  The kit includes all the fixin's (except for the embroidery hoop which is optional)  There are several adorable transfers, thread, needle, and two bibs.  Soooo cute!  Instructions are included - do read them before starting the project.  Jenny includes expert advice to help you get excellent results.

This is a wonderful project to try, and a way to break away from your usual type of needlework.  We all love our knitting, but after making so many handmade knit and crochet presents this year, I needed a change.

Check out more Jenny Hart books below and consider the possiblities.

Marg (enjoying every stitch)

Crafty Christmas and Holiday Roundup!

Here's my denim project bag decked out with the Craft Corps Stencil Kit from Vickie Howell.com. Craft Cure Coming Up!

Are you crafty or have a crafty friend in need of a holiday present? Here's a round up of some handy items that will make even the most discerning crafter do the happy dance with glee. Whatever you're celebrating, there's always a need for a crafty project. Put your coffee, hot chocolate or herbal tea cup down and strap yourself into your knitting chair or to your crafting table...here we go!

1. Craft Corps Stencil Kit and Craft Corps the book coming soon! You can preorder the book at Vickie's OpenSky shop. brought to us by Vickie Howell. View other projects made with this kit...Messenger Bag and T-shirt. The kit is easy to use and both items are so reasonably priced that you won't be able to resist! Your crafty friends will thank you.

2. Next Up, Halcyon’s Drop Spindle Kit has everything you need to help you with your first fiber spinning project. A wonderful gift for the adventurous knitter who yearns for the yarnie experience of spinning.

3. Kid's Craft Kits galore on WeekendKits. There are kits for kids with carrying cases or totes, great kid colors and projects that are geared toward kid safe crafting.

4. Snowman PinPunchKit from JoanneFabrics. This makes an adorable ornament or pin. Make an adorable Owl baby bib from Jenny Hart for the new baby in your life.

5. Knit and Crochet Kits from the fabulous folks at LionBrandYarn. These kits are beginner friendly and fun.

Well, there's your crafty roundup for the week. Enjoy!

Marg (dizzy from all the crafty choices!)