Gifts

I have discovered that I find a lot of joy in making the gifts I give. I get so excited to make something especially with that person and mind and that I didn't just spend money on them but I made something with my time and effort and the using skills I am try to better myself at.

My sister-in-law Andrea had a birthday in August. She has been hiking semi regularly as of late, so when I came across this Water Bottle Sling tutorial I decided it would be perfect.
I also lined the inside with the same material and on the lining I sewed some shelf liner that has a grip to it to help keep the water bottle in place.

This past weekend I went to a baby shower for my friend Rachel who is having a baby boy. I had her choose her material for the nursing cover and bag but I also wanted to give her something she didn't know she was getting.

I had bookmarked this tutorial for the Wee Wee Wigwam (PeePee TeePee) for someday when I might have a baby boy (and will definitely want to avoid getting pee peed on).
It was completely simple but I didn't read the tutorial as I was making it so I did it a bit differently as well. I just sewed the outer and inner cone pieces separately then right sides together attached them before turning them out. They just don't have a seam facing the inside of the cone. I had also never sewn a towel before (that was the liner) a new experience for sure.
I also copied the shape of a bib I just had around the house and made one out of the same materials as the cones.

This is the whole loot.

I am so excited for Rachel to have her baby! Hurry up and get here baby Cal!