I just found out today that my brother is expecting baby #3, about 2 1/2 months after he leaves for Iraq (if she stays pregnant that long. Last two were preemies!)
For the first baby, I made a quilt. For the second, I knit a blankie. Now how should I make the third blankie?
Time to pull out patterns and get busy, as I probably should have it ready and sent before he leaves!
What would you do?
I would make either something for the eldest, who probably out grew all his former presents , and No. 3 already inherits the 2 blankies of the older ones. Or make a toy for all 3 [ one for each etc,, Ps are the babies going to Iraq ???? if not why does the present be ready before your brother goes there? mirjam
No, babies are staying home with Mom. It's just that since it'll be hand made, I'd really like for him to see it before he goes.
I would make either something for the eldest, who probably out grew all his former presents , and No. 3 already inherits the 2 blankies of the older ones. Or make a toy for all 3 [ one for each etc,, Ps are the babies going to Iraq ???? if not why does the present be ready before your brother goes there? mirjam
After i sent this i realized you would probably want your brother to see it !!!!thus i apologize for hasty sending of my question. mirjam
No problem. As a matter of fact, since his first two children were preemies, I'm going to assume that this next one will be as well!
After i sent this i realized you would probably want your brother to see it !!!!thus i apologize for hasty sending of my question. mirjam
Well let`s hope for your sister in law that this time the baby will be more mature , But main thing is i wish you all a HEALTHY BABY ,,,,, have you decided on the present ? mirjam
Only thing I know is that the last two were blankets. One quilted, one knitted. I don't want to do the same pattern again, but I would like to give another handmade gift.
Last time I saw him was when his MIL died. The oldest was about 8 months old at the time. A couple months later, my favorite uncle died. That's when they found out they were expecting #2, who was probably conceived about the same time MIL died. Both girls are doing great. IMHO, this probably isn't a great time considering he's leaving, but that can't be helped, and he said he was there for the important part!
At any rate, everything I send to the girls says "from your favorite aunt", which cracks him up since I'm their ONLY aunt!
Well let`s hope for your sister in law that this time the baby will be more mature , But main thing is i wish you all a HEALTHY BABY ,,,,, have you decided on the present ? mirjam
Lucky you for Being an Aunt , and Lucky them for Having an aunt , and one who spills her love into her own made presents !!!!
2 girls ,,,, why not 2 a bit different knitted dolls ???? they might enjoy for many years ,, you know , an alomgated doll that a kid can cryy under his arm ,,,, mirjam
Are you able to crochet? Possibly you could make a cot cover using granny squares.
I'm wondering if you can somehow combine the knitting and quilting?
Somewhere in the chaos I call home is a "Golden Hands" book (I think) that has a pattern for a bedspread that's made with squares of fabric crochet together into a lovely quilt/duvet cover.
That way, if you have any fabric/wool left over from the first two project-gifts you could incorporate them into the combined medium gift.
Sorry if it's a horrible idea.
How about crocheting a receiving blanket? The little triangle for the "hood" on one corner will make it different, too.
=Tamar
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