Why am I sewing for a baby? Because my first grandchild was born yesterday, April 3. I gave birth to my #2 son on the same day. My son and his little son have the same birthday now. Both of them decided to arrive late into this world. My son was 10 days late. Grandson was 15 days late. Knowing our first grandson was coming I did some sewing for him. His parents decorated his room with a pirate/ocean theme.
I bought this embroidery pattern several years ago hoping to have a grandchild one day. I also have a little girl pirate pattern. These came from Sarah Jane Studios.com
I also made some bibs. I found a tutorial for this pattern
here.
I saw this hooded towel on Clover and Violet's blog. Here is the
link if you ever want to make one. Isn't the rubber ducky fabric cute. It actually had the year on the selvage which was 2000. I am pretty sure I bought it way back then too. I know I have had it for years.
I did not make a quilt for my grandson because I had the quilt that my son used when he was a baby. Mr. P's grandma made it. The crocheted afghan was made by my grandma. I also kept my son's outfit from his first photo ever taken of him which I gave to them too.
Another reason I didn't make a quilt was because my mom told me she was going to make him two quilts. If you look close at the blue one you will see fish, coral,seashells, and octopus. This quilt will be perfect in his room.
She also made an eye spy quilt for him.
But I decided to go ahead and start a quilt for him that will stay at grandma's house. It will be all his when he comes to visit. I am making an alphabet quilt. You might have seen the blocks during a Moda fabrics blog hop a while back.
So meet Damien. He is not even a full day old when I took this photo. He looks like his mama but I know he will change every day. Isn't he adorable? He weighs 7 lbs and 10 oz. I am blessed to live in the same town as my son so I will get to watch this little man grow!
With Passion,
A proud grandma,
Carrie P.
What a sweet looking little dude!!! Congratulations, Grandma!!!! :) I love the pirate embroidery. Super cute.
ReplyDeleteOh Carrie - Congratulations!!!!! Nothing sweeter in the world than a grandbaby. I have 7 now, and each one is as precious as the next:) My son was born on April 3 too! My husband and his oldest son have the same birthday - I've always thought that was SO cool!!! You made such cute things for Damien! And I love the quilts your mom made for him - he will really enjoy that I Spy quilt when he is older!
ReplyDeleteCarrie, a huge congratulations. How wonderful having your first grandchild. Such an exciting time for you all. He is an adorable wee poppet. Have a wonderful time spoiling him as every grandmother is expected too.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on becoming a Grandmother!! Very exciting! Welcome to world Damien!
ReplyDeleteI love that you could give your son's things to his son.
Congrats grandma! What a beautiful baby. He is a very lucky little man.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He is such a beautiful baby and it is so fun being a grandma. Love the fabric you used on the bibs. I still have my under the sea fabric, need to make some summer things for my grandson.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Congratulations on being a Grandmother - how exciting for you all. And a great excuse to do a little extra sewing! How neat that you still have some of the things your son used when he was a baby.
ReplyDeleteOh Carrie! Congratulations!! What wonderful news! He is just precious. Being a grandma is just the best! I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting!! Congratulations!! He is beautiful! The pirate stitchery is very sweet. You will have fun sewing for this little guy I think :0)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Grandma and welcome to world Damien! You made so lovely things for him.
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Deborah
Welcome to the Grandma club, the most wonderful group to be a part of! He is beautiful. Best wishes to all of you. :)
ReplyDeleteHe is so handsome. What a fortunate little man to have grandma and great grandma making things for him. Your pirate stitchery is lovely.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Carrie! Welcome to the Grandma Club-it's a great place to be!
ReplyDeleteWhen my little guy was born, I realized I'd never loved another person as much as I would love him. he's the light of our lives. You'll find out soon-if you haven't already. ;)
Darling and obviously surrounded by lots of love and handmade goodness to cuddle with. I'm sure he'll spend lots of quality time at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your family on the birth of your first grandchild! He is such a beautiful little Angel!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be able to wrap him in all those sentimental handmade treasures.
Ahh he is so cute! Congratulations to the proud parents and super organised grandmother and great grandmother! I am super impressed that you have such lovely heirlooms, so well kept and ready to go for the next generations arrival. Love the quilts, bibs and stitchery. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations grandma!!! What a beautiful baby........
ReplyDeleteCongrats he is adorable and am so glad he lives here!!! A boy can never have too many quilts by the way .... Wade has one for daycare, one on his crib, one that looks like roads to play on and many many more in his future I am sure.
ReplyDeleteMuch congratulations! Grand kids are the best! My 3 boys have been staying with us the last 3 nights while their parents are out of town. The three year old wants me to whisper in his ear every night how much I love him! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteHe's lovely. Congratulations to all.
ReplyDeletea cutie petutie for sure!congrats! my mom had my brother on her birthday and my brother had his first on the same day. the three of them all on Aug 12th. how special is that? enjoy your little man. he is a doll!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He is gorgeous. Wishing a very long and happy life to the new family.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Carrie. I remember when my grandson was born. Such a joyous time. I love the pirate...too cute. Hugs
ReplyDeleteHurray!!! Your'e a Grandmom! Isn't it fun already? He is beautiful and I love his collection of quilts and things already. Thanks for the links, I was on my way to Joann's for velcro for bibs later today I may have to make a couple of those hooded towels too. Is yours flannel or minky? Anyway, congratulations again.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing Carrie! Congratulations to you and your entire family. You made some lovely gifts for Damien and your Mom's quilts are pretty too.
ReplyDeleteWe are going to have fun following along and watching your grandson grow.
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ReplyDeleteSo exciting Carrie! I love, love babies and since my children have quit having them I'm anxiously waiting for my first great grandchild. :) blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Club Grandma! It's the best job EVER. Had my first granddarling 14 months ago and my second one is due May 1 -- right after I get back from Paducah.
ReplyDeleteSherri
Carrie congratulations on your first grandchild! There is something about those little ones that just melt the heart with each and every interaction. What a lucky child to have quilts from his Great Grandma, Grandma, and to have his dad's childhood quilt... Thanks for the sweet comments on the blog today -- it really means the world coming from you -- I so admire your work. Sincerely, Karen
ReplyDeleteOh Carrie - Congratulations!!!!! Nothing sweeter in the world than a grandbaby. I have special quilts at my house to and still some to make, something they will remember having at my house. I have 8 grandkids 5 and under 2 due this year, and #9 being planned and I also leave near each one, nothing would make me happier than I am..Bless your family. Its so much fun and the cute things you made..
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations Carrie. Such wonderful news and how neat that he was born on your sons birthday. That is special . You ate so lucky they love close by so you can enjoy each step of his growth . Hugs Sheila
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! Congratulations Carrie! That's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh, so precious, Carrie!
ReplyDeletecongratulations what a sweet little boy, and how lucky to have all those hand made lovelies made just for him!
ReplyDeleteLove his eye spy quilt
Congratulations on your new grandson. He is absolutely darling and very lucky to have a wonderful grandmother like you.
ReplyDeleteI just loved the embroidered pirate picture you did for his room and I think it's wonderful that you saved his baby quilt and outfit.
I also have a little grandson who is now going on 4. I made him a Winnie the Pooh baby quilt but now he has asked me to make him a "Robot" quilt.
Enjoy your little one and best wishes to your family.
Congratulations Grandma Carrie! Your first grandchild - I am so happy for you. I haven't been reading many blogs because I've had issues with my ears the past two months and it is hard to even concentrate for a few minutes. Love the name Damien and all the quilt/blanket love from all the grandmas!
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