...........are babies! I've been doing some sewing and embroidery for the new little ones joining us soon. The bunny rugs that I made earlier this week and these tiny singlets have given me time to think about new life and do some reminiscing.
I remember stitching lots of pretty underthings with grub roses like these or with bullion stitch bees or cute ducklings dabbling amongst satin stitch reeds.
I remember being excited about the impending births of my new babes and the babes of friends.
I remember washing these tiny singlets and pegging them on the line and dreaming of the little one soon to join our family.
And I remember when I finally put all of my babies clothes away for safe keeping, sadly, knowing that I wouldn't be using them anymore.
Now, though, I am making a whole new bundle of tiny singlets and I am happy - happy that I had the skills to make them for my own babes and very happy to be making them for a whole new generation of lovely young mamas!
Doesn't that make me sound old? I hope not, as I still feel like a young(ish) mama!
I'm joining in with Rhonda at Down to Earth today.
Beautiful work, Evi. What mother wouldn't love to see one of those singlets on their baby. They're very sweet.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rhonda! I was hoping I'd remember how to stitch them but no worries.... it's obviously like riding a bike. I hadn't forgotten!
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful Evi, and this makes me nostalgic as well. I would so loved to have had more babies but not a day goes by that I don't feel so blessed and thankful for the four healthy gorgeous kids I have!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend :)
Evi, they are gorgeous and I wish I had the skill to do something similar. I picked up a few similar rose and bee ones from the op shop. I agree with the emotional side of making and putting away baby things. Hope you have a lovely weekend xo
ReplyDeleteSigh~~ I am with you.
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful handiwork on the baby items! Quite skilled!
Jennifer