When a cherished friend leaves for Ethiopia to pick up her new baby girl, a part of me can’t help but go with her. She and her husband (and their oldest!) are on their way right now… A diaper bag unlike anything I’ve made thus far (yes, I ACTUALLY followed a pattern…for the most part *grin*) may be on its way to greet this precious baby as well. And if it does make the long awaited journey…with it goes much prayer, blessing, and love. I couldn’t be more eager to meet this new little girl who will be a part of our lives…we can’t wait to rush you home, Havi!
You want to see another sewing project, you say? Well, I just happen to have one to share! You may have noticed that there has been zip.zero.nada. in my etsy shop since its inception last Fall. And I’m not sure if I’ll ever get around to it… Sewing is such a major event in my current hobby-unfriendly pace of life. The only thing that can convince me to block off time and a corner of my bedroom for a creative endeavor is the hope of blessing a friend for a special occasion. As handmade birthday gifts from me are a tradition with a small group of girl-friends, I’ve been busy getting this ready for its little debut in celebrating the 37th birthday of a longtime friend. As much as I would love to offer a tutorial on how this bag was made, there just isn’t time for that. I can, […]
I had fun making this nursing cover-up for my sweet friend who’s faith has grown much through a difficult loss…and is now anticipating the arrival of a precious baby boy…a new baby Byrd.
My friend, Tara, and I have been dear friends for 15 years. Linked continually through the many seasons of life, our friendship is a testament to unity in the Spirit. And so, fittingly, for the birthday girl this year…some pretty links.
A vintage copper necklace made with red jasper for the birthday girl who loves roses.