Handmade for Baby recap

I thought it might be useful to recap the good and the bad of all the things I made before the baby was born. Perhaps you need a gift or are thinking of making something for your family.



Sewing

The most-used item I made was simply a 45" square flannel blanket, edged in bias binding, like the ones in Last Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts. My mother made me 2 double-layer 42" square blankets (one in flannel, the favorite in quilitng cotton). She sewed a pretty machine stitch around the edges. I used these swaddle blankets constantly for 4 months. Wonderful gift!

My favorite item is the bird mobile. Baby loves it too, and the book of colors. Bibs and baby legwarmers have been nice to have and will be used for months to come.

On the downside...I sewed 2 simple kimono wraps and they have been worn all of 2 times. Very cute, but they require ironing after washing, and you can pretty much assume why that doesn't work for me. While adorable, the kimono shoes never stayed on baby's feet.

Knitting

The hats and booties have been in constant use. I wish I had made more booties...I get so many compliments on them. Great gift!

Seamless Kimono and Autumn Leaves sweaters were gorgeous, but unfortunately too big. I'm hoping she will be able to wear them next fall. Had more success with the ribbed baby jacket, which was worn daily for the first 3 months.