Avery's Stuff

Good Evening Everyone!

Some time ago I promised an update on the things

I have been making for Avery and his nursery.

Well, I think the nursery is finished.  We have had

the most wonderful time planning his nursery and

making it all happen.  Now, all we need is Avery.

Hollis is due 4 weeks from today, and according to

her,  not a moment too soon.  Me too, I just want to

meet this little guy.
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Here are some of my projects for Avery.
Everywhere you see something that had to be sewn 
by machine, I have to thank my wonderful friend Ethel.
I did all of the hand work and then she put it together
for me.

Three little bears made out of a sample of decorator

fabric.  The colors were just perfect.

I cut all of the birds from wonderful scrap booking

papers and hung them from a branch from our woods.
When the fan is on they move just slightly.  They
have different papers on each side, so hopefully
he will be fascinated by them.

The fabric Hollis chose for his room has tiny butter cream

dots.  I used them as my guide and did rows of 

Colonial Knots within the outline stitched "A".

Then I hand quilted the three layers together.  It was

my first quilt.

The receiving blanket is reversible flannel,

with polka dots on one side and stripes on the

other.  An outline stitch was used for his name.

Hollis found this neat rack, but of course the finish

just wouldn't do.  So I used the wall paint and rubber

stamped the rest.

The stool was so much fun to do.  I am thinking of
doing this as a cross stitch pattern.  What do you think?

And here is his room. A real labor of love.

 Sasha., Hollis' cat, loves his room, but will

she love Avery!!  I think we may have a 

jealous cat on our hands.  The beautiful dust

ruffle and sheet were made by Ethel.

Another view.

Here is the top of the sweet armoire that Hollis found.  
Isn't the detailing great?  When
she bought it the finish was white with pink feet.
Needless to say, it had to be painted.
Hope you enjoyed my little tour.  Not exactly cross
stitch related,  but now you know why I haven't had as
many new designs as usual. 
I'll be back with cross stitch next time.
Many Happy Stitches,
Sandra