Things I got done while mum was here

[norsegirl]

Mum visiting allowed me a little time to wrap up some projects this week.

First I made some cloth wipes because I realized after a week and a half of being home from the hospital and going through 2 full packages of disposable wipes that continuing to purchase and use those was stupid beyond words. 8" square flannelette in white, edged with a serger, works great. Also tossed together a few more receiving blankets. Still have more fabric that I could turn into blankets and a few more wipes that I haven't serged yet. Might get to that later, like over the weekend when Jason is home and can watch Georgia.

The giftie mobiles are all done.

Kitties, mice and ball all sewn up and ready to be attached to the supports:


Kitties on the mobile




Longships before assembly:


Longships all strung up:





I'd still like to make a mobile for Georgia, but that project is obviously on hold for now. Also realized this week that I've got a garb problem... I don't presently own anything that I can breast feed in. If I'm going to Odette's elevation I'm going to have to throw something together this week. Rats.

Comments

[eve-the-just.livejournal.com]

Make sure your fabric is nice and soft. When I tried on my apron dress towards the end of my pregnancy all we could do was laugh. It's made out of the same fabric I made my gambeson out of (so really thick and durable) and it went out over the belly and just kept going out on the same angle, so I was a giant cone. On the other hand, my Roman, which is a one-size-fits-all sack, but drapes beautifully looked great. I had people not realize I was pregnant because I could belt it and drape it so I still looked decent.