The Poopy Clutch

I have asked Dave for a sewing machine for my birthday for two reasons:  1.  I have not yet mastered the art of sewing and I am totally self conscious about being 30 and having to use duct tape on the hems on all of my pants to get them short enough for my 24 inch inseam. 2. I need a good reason to be excited about my birthday.

Here is the first project I intend to make. It is called the poopy clutch, and while I know you can buy something like this in the store, I think this is adorable, even if it is only for a diaper.

He's such a card

Here is an idea I picked up in Family Fun Magazine. I am making these for my Young Women, so they can write letters inside for their Dads. I am going to make a few extra for some of the other fine gents in my life too. 

Passing it Down

This is a stitchery project my Mother made for me right after I was born. I love how the pattern has a redheaded woman with a redheaded baby. My Mom said I would always walk up to her when she was working on it and point to the baby and say "baby, Lacy, baby". I know real articulate, but hey I was only one. 

When I was pregnant with Daniel my Mom gave this to me at my baby shower and even though I have seen it on her walls all of my life, I was overjoyed that she was actually passing this beautiful project she work so hard on to me. 

I have been looking for this same kit for a few years so I could make one for Mia and I finally found one (from 1977) on ebay! I love having the internet.

I do not know a thing about needle and thread crafts, so I will keep you posted as I try to learn and make this piece for my baby girl. Keep your fingers crossed for me.