Crafty Things

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I couldn't post these before because I didn't want my friend, Stephanie to see them. I went to her baby shower today and this is what I've been working on the past few weeks.

I made her a quilt. The jungle fabric was the same one that I used for my sister-in-law about a year ago.
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Here is a close-up. I love those little animals.
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Here is the back.
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Emily worked on some burp cloths for her. She ended up doing about half of them and I sewed the other half.
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I had a cute little basket that I got on sale a few years back and was saving it for an occasion like this. I used it to package the burp cloths.
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I so enjoyed making the quilt and burp cloths. My baby days are over so I only get to make cute things like this for my friends who are expecting.

Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 29, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    good job! I know your friend well love them.

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  2. NadineAugust 30, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    Dear Terri,

    What a beautiful quilt, I love the bright colors! You and Emily did a great job on the burp cloths! There is a pregnant gal at our church and I was thinking of making her some burp cloths too!

    Have a wonderful day!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  3. ElizabethdAugust 30, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    That is so pretty Terri, well done!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 31, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Absolutely lovely! What a gorgeous gift for your friend, I bet she was delighted! :)

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  5. Lisa @ Life with 4!August 31, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    what special gifts!! Adorable. I love those little jungle animals too.

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  6. A Wonderful Life!August 31, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    I loved them thank you so much Terri and Emily. Homemade things mean the most to me and really touch my heart.

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  7. GretchenJoannaSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Just stopping by here and charmed by your baby quilt!

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