Sewing for others has been my theme in the sewing room for the last two days. I don’t have too much to show for it, but I have enjoyed every minute.
Port Softy
A friend at church has a friend going through cancer treatment, so I offered to make a port softy for her. Since her friend’s favorite color is purple, I found this pretty batik in my stash and got to work. The pattern is by Carole of From My Carolina Home. It’s an excellent pattern, and takes just a short while to make. When finished, it’s about 4″ x 6″.
Hospital Gowns for Dolls
Recently Bernie of Needle and Foot wrote another post mentioning that Amy, founder of A Doll Just Like Me, is in need of more tiny gowns for the dolls she makes. These go together so quickly and use one fat quarter.
I have enough fabric left of the lizard material to make a quilt, so that’s up next.
I made one more using a Scottie Dog print, and whipped up a little quilt to go with it.
Here’s a closer view of the little gown.
I have one more sewing for others project to complete, a shopping bag for a friend of my daughter. I’ll get to that soon, but first I may whip up a few more tiny gowns.
That’s my finish for this Friday. This weekend, I’m going to quilt the Valentine’s wallhanging. Hopefully I’ll have it done to show you on Monday.
Linking up today with Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Sherry at Powered by Quilting.
Enjoy your weekend, friends!
Wendy
I’m sure all this sewing will be very gratefully received. I think those doll hospital gowns are adorable 🙂
Thank you, Janine. 😊
Those little gowns are the cutest! I especially love the little lizard print – so adorable. Looks like you had a lot of fun in your sewing room on your snow day!
Thanks, Beth! I’m enjoying these quilt days!
Wendy those little gowns are so cute. I’m sure there will be some very happy kids when those are shared.
Wendy, the gowns are so cute! Enjoy your weekend — hopefully no more snow 🙂
Thanks, Karla. I think the snow might be done for now, but temps are frigid!
Three cheers to you Wendy
Thanks, Mariss!
Oh my gosh, those hospital gowns are so cute, and I love that Scotty dog fabric.
Thanks, Barbara!
Hi Wendy! Aww, that scottie fabric is so darn cute. All of your gowns look fun and will certainly be enjoyed. I’ve never heard of a port softy. I know what a port is but can’t imagine how it is used? ~smile~ Roseanne
A port softy fits over the seatbelt and gives gentle padding so the seatbelt doesn’t irritate the port site. Glad you like the gowns!
They are so beautiful, Wendy. I had not heard of port softies – what a great idea. And the doll gowns too.
Thank you, Vasudha!
Wendy, what a great week you have had! Thank you so much for making the doll gowns and quilt. They are all adorable. I know Amy is so grateful for each donation. The port softie will be helpful and appreciated as well. Lots accomplished this freezing cold week.
Thanks, Bernie! They are so fun to make!
What lovely sewing for others! I really like that batik you used for the port softie. The doll gowns are cute. Love the lizards especially!
I thought the lizards might be fun. Have had that fabric for years, just waiting for the right thing.
Your dolly hospital gowns and especially the one with the matching quilt are so adorable! I’ve been wanting to try making a gown – I should go and see if I have some fabric that would be fun for one. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks, Diann. Once you figure out the best method for constructing it, it goes together quickly. Let me know if you have questions!
You are so generous!!!
I love the hospital doll gowns … and the one with the quilt – SEW cute!!!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
Such a gratifying feeling isn’t it to see for others. Fast makes add tonthe pleasure. I hadn’t heard of the softie before. Good idea
Thanks, Sandra!
Those hospital gowns are perfect! There are going to be some very happy little children, thanks to you. I’m looking at that pillow and thinking it looks useful too. Good on ya!
Thanks, Ann!
I adore the scotty print! The gowns are amazing and look like a fun quick project to make. It looks to me like you had a fun few days of sewing!
I did, thanks! Just finished the two doll quilts. I’m itching to do some improv!
Ah those little doll gowns are so cute! It must be fun choosing the right print for each little garment and I’m sure they will delight their recipients. It was a very kind thing to do.
Thank you, Sandra 😊
Very cute doll gowns, love the lizards! That is so fun and definitely needs to be a quilt. Hope you got lots of stitching done this weekend.
I’m so behind on blog reading, but definitely wanted to stop by and say thank you for sharing these generous projects! I’d never heard of a port softy…what a great idea! And of course the doll quilts and gowns are just precious. It looks like you’re making your own binding for the gowns instead of bias tape. Is that right? Any hints on that?
Thanks, Louise! Yes, on some of them I make my own using a binding tool and bias strips. I’ll write up a post on it. It works pretty well.