Hello Cuties-I wanted to show you my first attempt at making Avery's bibs different. You know I cannot find the waterproof Baby Dry I used to get at Hancock Fabrics, before they went out of business. I use this to back her bibs as she drools so much, it protects her breast harness and her clothing.

Anyway, I have been having to adjust my 'so called pattern' so much, as she is growing at a faster rate the last year. I thought if I could just adjust the neck strap or change out just the neck strap, it would save on some of my baby dry. I could get longer use out of the front of the bib and any embroidery that I may do.
I won't get to test it on her until the week-end as I just went yesterday to see her. I took her outside and the school had some of their decorations out for Halloween. The nurse told me she wouldn't feed Avery until 5:15, so that would have given us a 20 minute walk. Well, we got locked out-lol-they had told me what door to get back inside and it would automatically open...well it didn't- we saw an older resident going around outside in his motorized wheelchair, listening to his headphones. I wheeled Avery up and asked him if he knew how I could get in. He was very helpful and when we got back I apologized to the nurse who had already began the others feedings. She was very nice and said she was sorry we got locked out.
So after Avery was through eating, we went to her room, where I saw she had a very pretty quilt on her bed, that was free motion quilted. I hope it shows in the picture. I also met Avery's room mate, while they were eating. Well, actually I saw her years ago, when Ashley worked at Pediatric Physical Therapy. Her and her sister had therapy there and we would be picking Avery up, as Ashley would bring her to work with her. By the time I finished my bus route and drove the hour there, Avery would be through with her therapy and we would bring her home with us.
Nicki, like Avery, has a twin. Both girls have problems, but Nicki is more severe. The other girl can walk with a walker and I believe she is verbal. Anyway, one day when we were visiting Avery we saw their daddy and the other twin walking in the hallway, touring the facility/school. We heard that he was considering placing Nicki there, because his wife had had a stroke. I was overtaken with grief for this poor couple, this family, this man having to try to just cope with it all. They need our prayers, praying the mom makes a complete recovery. I don't know if the dad has help with the other girl still home while he works and help with his wife. It just tears me up to know the struggles they have had for so long and continue to have.
Anyway, I wanted to say I made this trial bib out of a fat quarter I got at JoAnns yesterday for 62 cents a FQ. I free motion quilted it (but don't look too close-lol) with my wrist brace on, to a piece of fleece. Then backed it with the Baby Dry. I didn't put embroidery on this one because I want to see how it fits making like this.
Well, I am off to bed, so good night or good day Cuties-Toogie