Babies Galore

I seem to know quite a few ladies who are expecting bundles of joy. So, I decided to use my new love for sewing to help me think of gift ideas. I once again went to my trusted source, My Longest Year, (click to see pattern) to find some patterns. There I found a pattern for burp cloths and a swaddle blanket. I decided to try the burp cloth first.

Isn't this pattern so cute? I found a pale yellow to sew for the back. (I don't know if you will be able to make out the yellow in the pictures to come).

Pinning is officially my least favorite part of sewing. I remember making a pillow for a friend in high school and bleeding all the awhile. I am ashamed to say, pinning has not gotten easier with age.

Here are two finished burp cloths (both sides). Rounding the corners wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. But I managed, none the less. I plan on making more cloths but I think I may make them a bit bigger.

I just read the instructions again and realized I didn't notch the edges! I am sure that would have helped my corner sewing. I will be sure try it on the next ones. I am sure the babies won't mind. After all I am making a nice soft place for them to throw up if they have too. What is there to be picky about?