New Baby Daygown Patterns by Martha Pullen!

Just arrived, hot off the press, are 2 new pattern books from Martha Pullen!

The Baby Daygowns Round Yoke Collection and the Baby Daygowns Square Yoke Collection books include daygowns, bubbles, bibs, bonnets, blankets and many more heirloom sewing projects for you to make for the baby.

Martha's patterns always have great instructions and illustrations to make it easy for you to have fun with heirloom sewing.

Both of these books include full sized patterns in sizes preemie through 24 months.

You will have a hard time deciding which book you want, so order them both! They are bargain priced at only $19.95 each.

These pattern books are in stock and ready to ship. Order yours today!

Baby Daygown Round Yoke Collection

Baby Daygown Square Yoke Collection

New Patterns From Ginger Snaps Designs!

This month we are pleased to be featuring patterns from Ginger Snaps Designs, by Nancy Coburn.

Whether your experience level is a beginner, advanced or somewhere in between, you are sure to enjoy sewing a Ginger Snaps Designs pattern. Every pattern includes thorough instructions, along with illustrations and explanations.

For example, the following is an excerpt from one of Nancy's newest patterns, Heirloom Bonnets I:

"I have based my pattern sizes on the CDC measurements for infant girls. The head circumference measurements for infant boys are generally 1/2" - 3/4" larger than the measurements for girls......"

The attention to detail in the instructions is very helpful, especially if you are sewing for a baby or child that does not live near you. Without being able to measure the child, an accurate pattern with good explanations is very important for proper fit.

2 New Baby Heirloom Patterns

We have two new baby heirloom patterns from Ginger Snaps Designs, in stock and ready to ship.

Heirloom Bonnets I

Heirloom Bonnets I - This pattern contains easy to sew bonnet designs for Swiss eyelet trims. The pattern fits sizes Newborn - 24 Months.

This is a versatile, quick and easy pattern. If you prefer, laces can be used instead of the Swiss eyelet or you can even use leftovers or scraps from other projects.

The bonnet would be beautiful and would be a very special heirloom if you were to use bits and pieces from antique garments.

When I first saw this pattern, I thought it would be a perfect project on which to use the Vintage Baby Machine Embroidery Disks by Martha Pullen. I can't wait to try it! I plan on using the Swiss Silky Broadcloth for the fabric.

The 5 pages of instructions included with the pattern, also show you how to make the sweet, three-leaflet ribbon ties.

This is a pattern you will want to have on hand in your pattern library. It's perfect if you need a quick gift for a baby shower or if you want a small and easy project for beginning heirloom sewing or if you just want to have fun being creative.

Read more about the Heirloom Bonnets I pattern

Heirloom Christening Gowns I

Heirloom Christening Gowns I - Here it is, a classic heirloom baby gown pattern for you to sew! A high yoke gown, with lace bands and tucks, has a gathered skirt and your choice of either long or short puffed sleeves.

Take the guesswork out of making a beautiful heirloom baby gown by choosing this new pattern from Ginger Snaps Designs. If you can sew a straight stitch and a zigzag stitch, you can make this gown! Nancy's detailed instructions will guide you through every step.

So go ahead and get started! You will have so much fun and have a beautiful family heirloom when you are finished.

This pattern fits sizes Newborn, Small, Medium and Large.

Read more about the Heirloom Christening Gowns I pattern

Two Wendy Schoen Patterns On Sale!

Heavenly Bliss is a beautiful blessing dress pattern that is embellished with embroidery, lace and shadow work. It has a scalloped hem, button-on apron. A matching bonnet is included. Sizes Infant to 6 months. Sale price only $12.95

Heavenly Bliss by Wendy Schoen

Isabelle is a smocked, high yoke dress with matching bonnet. The pattern includes 3 variations of this sweet summer dress in Sizes 6 months, 1, 2, 3 and 4. Sale price only $9.95

Isabelle by Wendy Schoen

Other Pattern News: Precious Peeps Crib Set by Love & Stitches is no longer available.

Lightweight Summer Swiss Flannel On Sale!

Our lightweight Swiss Cotton Flannel from Bear Threads Ltd is perfect for cool summer nights and newborn babies.

Save 20% off of the regular price on the colors Pink, Blue and Ivory. It's approximately 55 inches wide and is machine washable.

Baby Layette Pattern on Sale

The Swiss Flannel is perfect for the sleeper, sacque, kimono and diaper shirt in the Layette pattern by Collars Etc.

The Layette pattern also includes instructions for a baby blanket. The Swiss Flannel makes a very nice receiving blanket, but if you want a little more warmth, we recommend the Austrian Cashmere Cotton.

The Austrian Cashmere Cotton is a medium weight fabric, great for crib or carriage blankets. It is very soft but also a very strong, durable fabric that looks great after repeated machine washings.

It is so soft and it will quickly become a child's favorite "blankie". I have one at home that the grandchildren love. It has been dragged on the floor, stepped on, rolled on by chairs and thrown in the washer and dryer many, many times and still looks great!

The Austrian Cashmere Cotton is approximately 60 inches wide and is available in White, Maize (yellow), Baby Pink and Baby Blue.

Doll Availability Updates:

We are completely sold out of all of the Martha Pullen, Precious One Middleton Dolls.

We are also sold out of the Corolle Potty Dolls.

2 New Patterns!

A-Line Christening Gowns II from Ginger Snaps Designs

Many of you have been looking for a baby gown pattern that is suitable for infant boys. In the latest pattern from Ginger Snaps you will find gown designs especially for baby boys!

The gowns are easy to sew and there are several variations which are adaptable to both infant girls and boys. Sizes Preemie, Newborn, Infant and Large

Sunsuit and Sundress from Creations By Michie

Start sewing for summer with the latest sunsuit and sundress pattern from Creations By Michie. Choose an embroidered, plain or a smocked yoke.

Quick and easy and fun to sew! Sizes 3 - 24 months

Both of these patterns are in stock and ready to ship.

Designer Smocking for Tots to Teens

If you have been looking for trendy smocking designs that are sure to please older girls, you'll love Designer Smocking for Tots to Teens.

You'll find geometric and picture smocking designs in the 10 stylish projects in this book.

Like all smocking books from Country Bumpkin Publications, there are detailed instructions and step by step photographs.

Full size patterns in sizes Newborn to Size 14 are included.

Australian Smocking & Embroidery - Issue No. 82

You will not want to miss the latest issue of Australian Smocking & Embroidery magazine!

This issue has some very cute patterns for summer outfits. There's a sweet playtime romper for toddlers that has a smocked front and shirred back panel, several classic square yoke dresses, a picture smocked sundress, a boy's picture smocked t-shirt with matching shorts, plus many more for a total of 8 projects.

Divine Blessing - Plus, this issue also has a gorgeous antique reproduction baby gown for you to create!!! Divine Blessing is embellished with tucks, hand embroidery and baby lace. See the photo below.

To see a larger photo and for more information, see Australian Smocking & Embroidery No. 82