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Baby Gift for a Friend

January 11, 2019

Baby Bear and Blankie Set Abby Glassenberg Design

A friend of mine is due to have her first baby next month. There’s something so special about sewing for a baby. In fact, I think a lot of people discover sewing or rediscover it because they want to make something special for a baby. These life cycle events seem to compel us to want to give a gift from the heart, and that means handmade.

Baby Bear and Blankie

I decided to make a bear and matching mini blankie using my Baby Bear and Blankie pattern. I headed to JOANN and found this ultra-luxe fleece which is super soft and just a bit thicker than their standard blizzard fleece. It’s a mottled warm brown color. I paired it with white flannel that has ditzy polka dots in pink and green (my friend is having a girl) plus pink and green ribbons for the blankie loops and the bear’s bow.

Baby Teddy Bear

I like this project for babies because the bear’s features are embroidered so there’s no worry about plastic safety eyes or bits of felt that could be pulled out over time. Also, it’s machine washable which I know from experience is super important.

This gift has already been received. I’m excited for my friend to welcome her new little one!

If you’re looking for a gift for your favorite Delta Dear or college neophyte, take a look at these Delta Sigma Theta para by LNO Greek.

Filed Under: Abby Glassenberg Design Patterns, Sew With Me

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Comments

  1. Mamasweetie says

    June 19, 2019 at 1:56 am

    I often like to give certificates to a children’s store, because even if you can know a person well, you can miscalculate with a gift, is not it?

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