Friends have suggested that we rethink the name "of no diagnostic value" though!
As we don't know the gender, and I can't buy lots of clothes, I've been fabric shopping instead. Got a bit of a woodland theme going on so far, and Fabric Rehab has now has very little woodland-themed fabric that I don't own already.
First buy was "Fox in the Woods", not sure of the maker but it's a nice heavy duty upholstery fabric, so I'm thinking of using it to cover some cushions for the big chair in what is currently the spare room (the "N" word is still a little scary!)
Then a bundle of different FQ:
Timeless Treasures Mini Hedgehogs; Woodland Pals Fawns; Twit Twoo Owl (maker unknown - only annoying thing about Fabric Rehab)
Timeless Treasures Mini Foxes; Woodland Pals Forest; Timber and Leaf - Tree Rings Gold
I've also bought the last half metre of Fox Hollow "A is for Apple" that Seamstar had in stock
(photo from http://www.monaluna.com/ because I can't find my camera)
And, in a very geeky moment, bought this from the Village Haberdashery in the sale:
Flock, photo from http://www.thomasknauersews.com/
mainly because I found a little craft shop near home that runs occasional courses, including a lampshade making course. Who wouldn't want a bird covered lampshade in their room! (Hubs just shook his head at this one....)
Any other thoughts on how to use all of fabric this would be gratefully appreciated - baby seems to have borrowed all my creativity as well as all my energy!
Congratulations! What wonderful news, and I know how tiring it is! But what a great opportunity to make things for your baby. I say quilts, cushions, playmats, lampshades, baskets...it's going to be the luckiest baby in town with all those gorgeous fabrics :-)
ReplyDeleteEveryone seems to love Noodlehead's divided basket for a nursery. I haven't tried it yet, but I love her other patterns. A diaper bag! Burp clothes...um...one of my friends has a mini quilt she uses in the pram that's too small for the crib.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Such exciting news!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric purchases. Oh and I for one would totally love a bird covered lampshade so I say go for it! ;)
A whole new outlet for crafting, what fun :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations I am sure you will have plenty of uses for those fabrics.
Congrats again hun. I would make cushions, bunting, baskets, quilt(s) and maybe even a pair of those cute little trousers that seem to pop up on blogland a lot :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Sarah!!!! So exciting for you, and I remember the tiredness only too well! Everyone's already given you so many good ideas, the only other thing that I can think of is maybe some bibs - there's some great patterns for dribble bibs (almost look like a cowboy scarf snapped on with a popper, if that makes any sense?), if backed with fleece they'd be great for mopping up sick/dribble whilst baby still looks very cool. And you can never have enough blankets!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's wonderful news! Definitely make a quilt which can easily double up as a play mat, also bibs and a travel change mat are a good place to start :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow - congratulations!!! What an amazing WIP:-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Whoop whoop to totally justified fabric shopping!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your awesome news!! Beautiful fabrics, too - good luck finding the energy to whip up all those baby-related items!
ReplyDeleteJust catching up on your blog, sitting here in Seville with my eldest 'baby' and remembering all you must be feeling right now! Congratulations and can't wait to watch your progress with all of your 'projects' :D
ReplyDeleteJust catching up on your blog, sitting here in Seville with my eldest 'baby' and remembering all you must be feeling right now! Congratulations and can't wait to watch your progress with all of your 'projects' :D
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