Opening day

So, 2 months passed and we've completed the EB kids clothing swap for 2011.  This morning we opened parcels from Rainbowbrite (Tina), and Ourcompletedfamily.  Both ladies did a terrific job of the outfits for Sophie and Emily, and the girls adore their new clothes. 

Fleece jumper and cord pants from ourcompletedfamily

Cord dress, bag, and clip from Rainbowbrite.

EB kids clothing swap 2011- I'm finished!

So, I've finished sewing my swap items for my two partners in the EB kids clothing swap, and wanted to share some sneak peeks.  So here they are.

EB kids clothing swap 2011

I had such a great time participating in the last Kids clothing swap, that I decided to have another go.  This time around I am sewing for two children.  It's such good fun sewing for other children that wear a different size, and are of a different gender to my own children, so I'm relishing the challenge.  I've bought all of my fabric and notions but I'm still waiting for some things to arrive.  I always end up buying way too much fabric when I sew, and this time I think I must've bought about 16 yards of fabric all up because I couldn't decide on just a few, I think it's called an obsession (or indecision)? Either way I don't need anywhere near that much.  No wonder my fabric stash is growing so quickly!  Anyway, here's the fabrics I think I'm using.  More to come still, and I might alter them slightly yet. 

EB kids clothing swap

We received this fantastic outfit from Penny (ariatiaw) who made for Emily as part of the Essential Baby kids clothing swap.  Emily just loves it.  She wont take it off and is wearing it right now even though the weather is way too cool for it (with a long sleeved top and tights underneath)!  Penny included a lovely sun hat, two different belts and some scrunchies with the dress.  I believe the pattern is a 1975 Japanese pattern!

EBDQS3 - received from Bec

Here are the two little quilts we received with much thanks from Bec (Beccaj74);

EBDQS3

The EB Dolls Quilt Swap #3 is nearly over, and its been lovely being a part of it.  I really hope to be a part of it again next year.  Here's the Quilt that I sent to my swap partner car;

EB DQS3 underway!

WIP- Yesterday we found out who our Doll Quilt swap partners are, YAY!  Having never participated in a swap before I am so keen to get my project underway to ensure I'm finished in plenty of time.  After much planning last night, and some sketching etc.  Here's the fabrics in the wash this morning.  (Minus one key fabric that I need to go and purchase today from the local quilting shop.)