Our newest Grandson

Meet baby Braeden
He was born 7/10/2012 and  is Gavin's little brother.

Welcome to the world, baby boy!

Cookie can + oilcloth = booster chair for a big toddler

Have you been wondering about this project?  

Well,  I finished them and have a grandchild to model for the picture, so here it is!

I am very happy with how they turned out.  

Gavin on one of the new booster seats.  

I started with 2 large cookie cans, 1 yard of oilcloth and it was just about the right  amount  to cover 2.
I also used masking tape, batting and E6000 glue.

In case you are wondering if a cookie can is sturdy enough for a child to sit on,  yes they are!
My fully grown daughter tried sitting on one and it held her just fine,  
Yes,  I should of taken a picture of Nina on the cookie can!

First, I covered the cans with batting scraps and some old baby things that Nina was getting rid of.  (you all know I do things thrifty whenever possible.)

 I am sure there are much better tutorials to upholster at many other blogs, this is just the simple way I did them.  You might want to look into more detailed instructions than mine........

cut 2 circles about an inch bigger than the cans.
Also cut a long piece about an inch bigger on all edges to go around the base.
I used pins but just in the very edge so the pin-holes would not show 

I machine-sewed the first circle to the long piece,  and also used the machine to attach  the 2 ends of the  long piece.
Then I turned it right side out and put it on the cookie can.
I used more masking tape to pull the oilcloth tight around the can.
Then I attached the bottom oilcloth piece with E6000 glue to seal everything in.

a bear tries the chair

just the booster.
My photos are not good but I think you can get the idea.

These are not approved by the child safety commission but I think they are fine for older toddlers .

I got the oilcloth at Joanns Fabric store in my town.  

Who thinks up this stuff?

My son went to a convention and got a few goodies there.
He brought this insulated bag to me.
It is a good shape and size.  I think I will use it often to take drinks when we are out doing errands or on trips.

See the pockets on the front?  

The pockets hold a small cutting board, a cheese knife and a cork screw.
I guess it is intended for a French style picnic with cheese,  grapes and a bottle of wine.
The thing is,  the bag is not tall enough to hold a bottle of wine.

It is plenty tall enough for water and soda bottles though.

But I think the wine drinkers may be disappointed when they try to pack their bag for a picnic  

Like Father, Like Daughter

Granddaughter Andie
just about 4 months

These are professional photos by Okie Photo

isn't she just the cutest little 4th of July Sparkler?  

This is Bobby,  Andie's daddy.
In this newest batch of pictures,  I think Andie looks so much like Bobby did at the same age.  

Bobby had some crazy hair
and once he learned to smile,  he pretty much never stopped!  

Crocheted baby pattern

I blogged about these crocheted babies a couple of years ago and still get emails and  comments about them.
Several have asked for the pattern but I did not have it.  

I spent this past weekend at my parents and helped my mom clean out some things,  including a good portion of her craft and sewing supplies.
She found her original pattern for the crocheted dolls in a storage tub of fabric.
It does not make much sense me but she said real crocheters will understand it.

scanned copy of  Mom's instructions

So,  if you want to crochet a blanket baby, hope this helps.