C is for Caiden

Hello there friend!

I've been dying to share with you two of my favorite things to create -
a quilted baby blanket with a coordinated and monogrammed tote.

{creating and designing decorative pillows come in a close third}

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This post is brought to you by the letter - C

 C  is for Caiden.

Caiden Jack Clark to be exact.
He is a precious newborn babe.
{I wish I had a picture of him to share with you}

The baby shower for his sweet mommy was two weeks ago.
Three days later Caiden made his appearance. Yay!
Mommy and baby (and daddy) are all doing fine.
I've know Summer Lynn (aka Caiden's Mommy) since she was in Kindergarten.

Months ago, when I heard the news from her over-the-moon thrilled mom that she was expecting, I knew I wanted to make a quilt.
Summer and her whole family are very special to us.

In fact, I knew exactly which fabric panel I wanted to use. I'd seen it a few months prior and well.... I sure was glad when I heard she was having a boy. 

Too cute! Perfect for a baby boy! But, not too babyish so that he can use it as a toddler, too.

 Vroom!!!

The quilt's back with happy polka dots.
{I always think of  polka dots as being happy}

The canvas tote (bought at Joann's) which I decorated.......

 ........ and added a lining in pretty cotton fabric.



All set for the baby shower....

.... with some tissue paper and curly ribbon it's a gift bag with the coordinating quilt inside.
Pretty clever, not to mention cute, don't ya think?

So friend, what do you think?

I love these quilt and tote combos so much that I think if I ever did find the time for my etsy shop these would be "my thing".   Sigh.... maybe some day that dream will come true.

For now I'll enjoy making them and give them as gifts. In fact, I have another quilt/tote set in the making for another sweet baby that's due to make his appearance early this fall. *wink* 

Love ya!