Sewing for a precious little one

Emma at 5 months.  She loves to pick flowers with me.

My granddaughter is named Emma.  She was born on Christmas Eve, 2009.  I knitted this red angora sweater for her first Christmas.   As every grandmother knows, she is the sweetest thing on this earth.  Children have always had a special place in my heart.  Years before our girls were born, I sewed clothing for my friends who had children.  Before I knew that Emma was coming, I knitted sweaters for my friend's granddaughter.  Children's wear has always been a part of my sewing room. When I was a child, I sewed clothes for my dolls.   I have an antique wardrobe to put the dresses that I have sewn, some original designs, most are smocked, some antique ones that I found in Europe or antique shops. I can't wait for Emma to wear them all!!  Sewing for children brings me such peace.

Emma and I were shopping one day and we found a pair of shoes, actually they are flip flops with little flowers on them.  We found the perfect fabric to match them.  I made the top, Mom had the pants that matched.  Such fun.  Emma loves shoes and hats. This was the result of our shopping excursions.  So cute on her. Sadly, she has outgrown the shoes. 

You can see why I love sewing.  To have a little one in the family that loves the attention is more joy than this Gramma can contain.  

Happy Stitching, and I hope that you too, have someone special that loves your passion as much as you do.

Barbara