I'm sure I'm not the only knitter/crafty person on this board. So, what are you planning on making for your new little one, if anything?
I wanted to start something almost as soon as we found out. Currently, I've got a little car seat sized baby blanket started (this pattern). Anyone else have something on the go?
DD1: June 2014 - VBM4lyfe DD2: October 2016 DC3: coming May 2019
i wish someone would teach me how to knit but pretty sure my carpal tunnel wouldn't agree. I make hair bow boards, wooden name wall displays, tutus, etc. So if I have a boy - i'm screwed!
I'm a knitter and will definitely be making some warm sweaters (in 6 month sizes of course) since we live in Colorado. Probably some socks and a blanket too. And I love to knit little stuffed toys so depending on what sort of theme we decide on I might make some little animals or dinosaurs or something.
I also love ridiculous stuff like this
Married June 2012
TTC since February 2013
MC @ 7 weeks July 2013 BFP Oct 2013 - EDD June 7 2014!
I wish I could knit. But I can sew, so I plan on making the nursery set, possibly bibs, and a few other small projects. I will also most likely do the art for the nursery. Oh, and I am definitely scrapbooking this whole process.
BFP#1 Oct/19/13, EDD June/27/14, MC began Dec/4/13 at 10w5d, sac measured 6w1d - blighted ovum, Misoprostol Dec/13/13 - nothing, bleeding, slow declining HCG, D&C Feb/6/14, HCG <1 Feb/18/14
My sister makes hair bows and all types of girly things so I'll be all set if we have a little girl. And my mom started on our baby blanket (gender neutral) the day after we gave her the news!
Nothing yet, just growing them I'm hoping to knit a blanket for each of them as well as sewing the curtains and cribs skirts for the nursery once I find fabric I like. I've found some cute painted dresser drawer pulls on Etsy but might try to make them myself. I'm also trying to persuade H that we should paint our cribs a bright fun color but he seems less on board with this idea.
That blanket is beautiful! I'm working on a poncho right now to keep the burgeoning baby bump toasty through the winter months... Once I'm done with that though I plan on whipping up one of these adorable booby breast feeding hats https://www.paapinden.dk/blog/2010/11/09/lidt-brystfikseret/
I'm hoping to make curtains for the nursery, maybe a little name plaque for his room/door, and POSSIBLY start a scrapbook for him. I dunno, though, I've been meaning to do a wedding album one, and that just hasn't happened.... :-/
I'm not crafty, but I love to write. So I'm wiring a journal for LO. I thought of the idea when I found my mom's journal and I just loved reading through it and seeing her from a whole new perspective.
I wish I knew how to sew/knit. I have made a few things though. I have made some artwork, I re-finished a vintage dresser, made the invitations for my shower (no, not planning my own, but my mother begged me to make some because the ones she liked were out of her budget), and a restoration hardware knock- off toy bin. I am also considering making a no sew adjustable crib skirt.
I was going to try to make a cool mobile for over his crib. I was thinking, when people make those hard molds of their pregnant bellies, what do they end up doing with them? Hang them on a wall? -obviously a little off topic.
I sew; I'm making her a crib skirt/sheets, some blankets, burp cloths, some headbands, and hopefully a swaddler. Although I haven't started on any of this.
I'm currently making a nursing cover. I'm going to try to make some dresses and a couple of headbands too. I just got a sewing machine so I'm not sure how they'll turn out. I also have some knitting patterns for headbands that are really cute. I just need to save up some money for all my projects lol.
I'm a quilter, but I'm not going to be able to pull one off before she comes. Between work, school, and the kids, I can't justify the craft time. I hope my father's wife makes one! I LOVE blankets!
I am not crafy so I am so jealous of all you girls. I can digi scrap but that's about it.
DS 1 Alex born May 28, 2007 7lbs 14oz DS 2 Aiden born November 29, 2011 9lbs 1 oz DS 3 Lucas b/d February 26, 2013 at 18w6d Forever our angel DS #4 due June 13, 2014
I don't know how to knit, crochet, sew, or do anything involving fabric. I do draw and paint, though, so chances are I will make a picture and frame it to hang on the wall.
I've crocheted a blanket that is carseat size but big enough to work as a breathable nursing cover as well. (: I find out gender on Friday so if it's a girl I'm adding pink bows and owls to girly up the blanket. I wanted pale blue incorporated into the nursery as well as pale and lime green so the blanket is pale blue and a pale green (half and half), and if its a boy, I'll add blue bow ties and owls. I'm excited. I'm also making both my toddlers blankets, and the baby a bigger blanket for him/her to grow in to. Also, I'm going to make matching hats to each blanket so Squishy will have two hats, and the tots will have one each, unless they want a second one then I'll make them each another. Squishy will get an Owl Hat to match nursery theme and boys will get to pick out of a few options (:
I'm planning on making the crib bedding and maybe a quilt if I can find the time. I also am making a couple of cute wall hanging things. I am very crafty but lately I feel like I have no time for fun projects that I don't get paid for.
I tried knitting a few months back but it was going so slow and hurt my wrists. I then went to crochet, which I felt much better about. I'll be working more on attempting a blanket for him soon.
If all else fails, I'll sew a blanket. I sewed my niece a blanket and painted wood letters for her wall.
I love to paint, so I am making a few large canvases for the nursery since we aren't allowed to paint the walls in our rental home. I'll also be sewing some things I found on Pinterest.
Re: What are you making for baby?
I also love ridiculous stuff like this
Married June 2012
TTC since February 2013
MC @ 7 weeks July 2013
BFP Oct 2013 - EDD June 7 2014!
BFP#1 Oct/19/13, EDD June/27/14, MC began Dec/4/13 at 10w5d, sac measured 6w1d - blighted ovum, Misoprostol Dec/13/13 - nothing, bleeding, slow declining HCG, D&C Feb/6/14, HCG <1 Feb/18/14
DD1: June 2014 - VBM4lyfe
DD2: October 2016
DC3: coming May 2019
I'm not new. I just hate The Bump.
I'm hoping to knit a blanket for each of them as well as sewing the curtains and cribs skirts for the nursery once I find fabric I like. I've found some cute painted dresser drawer pulls on Etsy but might try to make them myself. I'm also trying to persuade H that we should paint our cribs a bright fun color but he seems less on board with this idea.
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Darn this was what I was gonna say!! Too slow...oh well
Oct 21/13. Beta 360 @ 16 dpo
Oct 23/13. Beta 749 @ 18 dpo
Nov 24/13. Saw HB (141bpm) & baby wiggle around via ultrasound @ 9w5d due date changed to June 23!!
Dec 6/13. Heard HB (122bpm) via Doppler at OB @ 11w3d
Jan 9/14. Heard HB (124bpm) via Doppler at OB @ 16w3d irregular beat
Jan 29/14. DH felt kicks for first time @ 19w3d
Feb 2/14. Saw baby via ultrasound (quick scan in ER) @ 19w6d
Feb 6/14. Heard HB (126-134bpm) via Doppler @ 20w3d normal beat
Feb 15/14. AS - baby looked great (measured 1w small) and would NOT let us see sex! @ 21w5d
Feb 20/14 3D US - its a GIRL!!!!! @ 22w3d
Feb 27/14. Repeat AS for more pics, HB 124bpm @ 23w3d
Mar 6/14. Heard HB (130bpm) via Doppler @ 24w3d
Married DH 7/30/11
CSC arrived 5/7/12
CHC arrived 6/2/14
Although I haven't started on any of this.
DS 2 Aiden born November 29, 2011 9lbs 1 oz
DS 3 Lucas b/d February 26, 2013 at 18w6d Forever our angel
DS #4 due June 13, 2014
DD1: June 2014 - VBM4lyfe
DD2: October 2016
DC3: coming May 2019
DD1: June 2014 - VBM4lyfe
DD2: October 2016
DC3: coming May 2019
BFP: February 2016 EDD: October 17, 2016