For those of you that are wondering how things went with me making the new neighbours baby a welcome gift. It went very well indeed. I took the sleep bag around to her yesterday and she was over the moon with it as no one had ever made anything special for her before.
I told her that if the little one grew too long for it but it still fitted the top then to let me have it back and i would put on an extra length for her .Now I know that the baby will be nice and snug and warm.
I used Minky on the outside and lined it with polar fleece and then quilted it so that little pockets of air are trapped so keeping him extra warm.
the hand section has turn back pieces so that his hands are kept warm but a section can be folded back so he can use his hands as he gets a bit older.
The young mother is very happy for me to make things for the baby, but i will not go over the top with things.
here for you to see are the photos of the sleep bag.
You may notice that i have placed the neck tab on the inside and the reason is that i did not want the top of the zip to scratch his skin. one can never be too careful these days.
Thank you all for your encouragement .
annie
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23581Wonderful gift for a little one, especially when made with love.
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40397Wow! Annie it looks so professional. Well done, love Chris
I'm so impressed I've commented twice!!!
234492nice and cuddly, and a great thing to do for a new neighbour
165295822You did a marvelous job on this snuggly Annie! I'm sure she was thrilled by it & your kindness!~hugs~
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38558It looks perfect. I too would be over the moon to receive such a gift. Nice doing!
173691109093074Just precious! I'm sure the mom smiles each time she snuggles her little one in it. When God closes one door, He opens another! Lucky neighbors!!
Cindy
2 comments
by eggyannie
19 Feb 2015
Mum was very happy and noqw the baby is 4 months old he has it on the floor for him to play on and on his cot at night time.Aparently he will not go to sleep till he is snuggled into it
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62461Oh Annie it is wonderful .You are a kind blessed soul who deserves a big hug*** carolyn
360641Wow, that sure is a cute, comfy sleep bag. Job well done!!
11329That is a darling little sleeper. So glad everything when well with the young couple and you. She will love anything you make for her, Hugs to you for your kindness. Lynn
51302It looks great. If the Mom has never had anything made for her before she might appreciate a quillow or just a quilted throw for herself. Just a thought. Accept the gift of these young people who probably need you in their lives as much as you need them.
2753Wow is all I can say!!This little sleeper is just darling and your work is so professional. They say a long journey starts with a few steps and now I bet you have the beginnings of a beautiful friendship.
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33350i am happy for you that the mom received it with joy and it is pretty i love it l
196948231113753074Beautifully done. congratulations all the way around. Great for you and great for them. The little one now has a new"adopted" Grandmother./Lillian
145791Just perfect all the way around....the gift and the relationship! Blessings, Joan
9536Annie, this is a wonderful gesture from you & I'm so glad she liked it. You have done a great job & found a new friend also.
Irene
795545918He will be as warm as toast in that beautiful sleep sack. Beautifully made.
2550495165I am so happy it was well received and I'm sure this mother will remember your kindness for years to come.
158714It's beautiful, well done. I'm glad you did make it. Love Chris
234492This is adorable! The little one should be snug as a bug, Mom is ecstatic as a she will have one less worry on her mind.
35301I am so glad it all worked out. I am not surprised that the Mom loves your gift. You did such a great job. You are a great neighbor.
109774Adorable - well done!!! I am happy you decided to go ahead and make this for their baby!! It puts your good talent to good work - keeps a little one snug and is a blessing all the way around!! Bless you! Laura*
96265What a labor of love! Wonderful job & great idea about the neck tab!! I am sure the mom will cherish it always!
35675What a lovely job you have made of this sleeping bag. It would have cost a lot of money for the parents to buy something this well made.
I felt in my heart all would be right if you went ahead and made something for the baby. I am guessing there are 2 houses in your street that have smiling women in them. Your neighbour and you.
Almost forgot to say thanks for the update I have been checking to see what you decided.
29726It is just precious! I'm sure she will treasure this all through the winter!
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by hightechgrammy
25 Nov 2014
She may need another one! Or maybe a little sweater for while he is awake!
59631318426What a wonderful job you did and smart to put the tab inside. People love to have their children fussed over, even new friends.
669055402Sure is cute. So happy the mother was pleased with it. You are so kind. Hugs Shirley
5268641781oh WOW! What a wonderful gift! No wonder the new Mom was excited! It is beautifully done! Bet you have a new friend in your new neighbor! I'm so glad you went ahead and did it. You never know until you try! Good for you!
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70767Great! Nice to have someone appreciative of your work. Plus the satisfaction you've gotten from giving. You are a good person.
Jo
32948It is a warm beautiful bag for the baby. Kudos to you for being brave and helping out his mom. I know she is very grateful to have you see her as a mom who loves her baby.
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