I told you I had the sewing bug.
I whipped up this car seat cover blankie thing that I’ve been seeing everywhere. It was pretty easy once I had a machine that was working. I’ve wanted one for a while now… I should have been on the ball sooner though because Leah is getting to big to lug around in the bucket for much longer.
Peek a boo. There’s a baby inside. I chose this fabric because my car seat has orange accents. I don’t know why I felt like I had to match the car seat. I’m sure a pink girly one would have worked too but I’m happy the way it turned out.
Emma wanted in on the photo shoot. Ahh! Cute sisters.
I made one for my sister in law too. She has a boy but we thought this fabric from the same line would work well with her baby too. We bought these fun button kits so her buttons are made from my orange fabric. Get excited, Wend, it’s done.
(Dana, do you want one for your almost-here-wee-one?)
My name is Manda and I love creating 
Oh my GOSH! I LOOOVE it! And I love both of those patterns. Way better than the store bought ones. You should make these and sell them, I would totally buy them as gifts for people!
Oh my gosh! Wherever did you see these? I totally need to find one. I’m due in October and I think this is the greatest idea ever!
I think it’s awesome that you were able to sew your own. I have no sewing talent whatsoever.
Would I ever! Those are adorable! When I first read that you’d made one for your sister-in-law, I was hoping it was me . . . . And, as you know, we have your same carseat, so I have a feeling you could match.
I recognize, though, that what with your three children, you may not have time to sew individual baby gifts for each family member, so no worries if you’re all sewn-out at the moment.
Super cool! I’ve not seen these yet, but love the idea…since I always used blankets anyway…and these are light cotton! Soooo…what fabric line is that? I’ve never seen it and soooo love the pattern and colors! IT’s so great!
I tried to comment on the skydiving but it wouldn’t let me, but how fun!! And, romantic to go together, I love it! And, your carseat cover, what a clever easy idea. I haven’t seen those yet, but great idea. Super cute fabrics. I love that your sewing, it’s my passion. I have no extra craft time for anything else because i love to sew so much!
Hi Manda! I love your templates!I just wanted to shoot you a comment to let you know that I recently did a layout using your template and posted it on my blog. Here’s the link: http://rialeigh.blogspot.com/2009/08/bleh.html
Thanks again for all the great templates you put out, (also the sewing is super cute!)
So, you just don’t slow down, do you? I cannot BELIEVE you guys went sky diving. Crazy! I’m glad you made it down back to earth to blog about it! My palms were sweaty and my heart was pumping just reading about it.
Your sewing looks amazing. We should get together some time for lunch before school starts. Talk to you soon.
TFS so much for your nice templates, I love them so much
What a wonderful idea! I’ve never seen one like this before! You did a beautiful job picking out fabrics! I love the colors!!
The talents are endless with you. Love the cover thing. Can’t wait to come and check out how it works in person. I’ll be coming out Sept. 24th-Sept. 29th. Can’t wait to see you and Jer and the cute squishy baby and other kids too!
I want one!!!! If you start selling them you let me know! Your so talented. I need to take sewing lesson’s. Glad you and the fam are doing good! Love you!
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hi manda!
I just downloaded your templates… oh my!!! they are gorgeous I tried leaving a post, but for some reason I couldn’t find where….. LOL!!!
btw. love the car seat thingy… very cute!