You all said you wanted to see my crochet that I did for the Baby Shower for my DIL Anna...
2 Blankets and 3 toques of various sizes...
It was a book theme for the shower, so I tucked one of Miss V's favorites into my basket....along with a few more goodies!!
I thought the Rubber Ducky and Johnson's products would come in handy...
The cute little knitted Doll, I bought at a craft store in Pt Colborne the day before the shower...
And I found the sweet Holly Hobby plate at the thrifty shop, when we dropped off another box of donations...
I thought it was pretty darn cute!!
The shower was organized by Anna's Mom and sister...and let me tell you, they did a fabulous job!!
It was held in a small cottage...right on Lake Ontario in Bronte Ontario...
It is used as an art gallery most of the time...very quaint and cute and personal it was!!!
Her friend Debbie made the cake for the shower....it looked lovely!!
The Mom-to be Anna...with my daughter Lissa...
There were 3 tables set up for the luncheon...
Lucky Miss V had 2 friends that she had met at the wedding...
Daughters of high school friends of my sons...
There were given goody bags and crafts to do...kept them very busy!!
You can see on the table...
Books and diapers made to look like caterpillars!!!
So creative of Anna's Mom and sister...
It was a very windy dark day...and I had a heck of a time getting any good photos!!!
Anna giving us a great big smile...
Here Miss V ran over to help her Auntie Anna with my gift...
She wanted to tell her, that she had picked out the pink/blue yarn that I used for the Granny Square blanket...
She remembered!!!!
We bought that months ago!!!
I remember she said..."This wool will be good for a boy or a girl"...💕💓💕
Out of the mouths of Babes, eh??
Hope you are all well, and enjoying the beautiful Fall colours....
We made it to the cottage last Friday, but no sleepover...too cold!!
We will make another trip this Friday...but Friday promises to be a very nasty day indeed....
They are saying the temps will plummet...and perhaps even some SNOW!!!!
Not ready for that yet.....
On our drive last week, I captured some beautiful countryside views...
I will share them next!!
Take care....see you all soon...
Cheers! :o)
linda ♥️
Well, that sure looks like a lot of fun! You made an adorable basket of gifts! I love everything
ReplyDeletein there! Baby showers are so fun! Miss V will really enjoy having a baby cousin to fuss over! How
fun will that be???? Awww.
It sure was fun!! And she got lots of beautiful things...Miss V is very excited!
DeleteWhat a wonderful, wonderful baby shower. I love the cake and all the things you crocheted are just beautiful!!! I just love it all and I bet mom-to-be did, too. She is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter, too, is a very pretty girl. xo Diana
Yes...Lissa is gorgeous! She is my oldest...she just keeps getting better!
DeleteEnjoy your weekend Diana...
Beautiful hand made gifts, Linda! That cake is amazing. That was very thoughtful of someone to have activities for Miss V and the other little gals to do. Let's hope the weather forecasts are wrong. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteProbably only a bit of snow...won't last!!
DeleteYou do such beautiful crochet work! And wow, what a gorgeous baby shower cake!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debra...I am going to email Debbie and tell her everyone thinks it was fab!!
DeleteOh...where do I begin, Linda? The blanket, which I saw on IG is, absolutely gorgeous. Toques, an unknown word for me, French, of course. I would say knitted cap. ;-) Your collection will be much appreciated. It's very popular here to gift a book rather than card, a great way to build a little library for the baby. Adding a book in your basket is terrific.
ReplyDeleteThe shower was lovely. That cake!!! Love that Miss V was having a splendid time. Anna is a cute girl, and Lissa is a replica of you!
Ahhhh...we have the same weather predicted. How can that be from miles apart? Single digits tomorrow. I have one venture outdoors, and then I have tamales to make and an article due by midnight. Life is full, but I certainly plan to send you an email. You are a wonderful friend.
Jane x
Yes...little hats! hahaha!
DeleteI think we are on about the same level geographically...near the Great Lakes...the snow won't last...gonna warm up again starting Sunday...
Take care Jane...
What a wonderful and exciting time for your family, Linda, and Miss V must be looking forward to having a baby cousin, too! Your crochet is so beautiful and the basket so sweetly put together - and that little plate is perfect :) Such a pretty shower for the mother-to-be and so nice to see all the happy faces. Hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Karen...it was fun adding to it, bit by bit...
DeleteThank you for sharing the loveliest baby shower Linda. So enjoyable to see your beautiful crotchet and what mother would not love to receive your gift basket. You have such an artistic touch, and I love the duck and the plate. Miss V looks so grown up there with her Aunt Lissa. All the best to the mother-to-be.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Patricia...I loved the plate too!! AN afterthought, but fits right in!
DeleteSuch a beautiful occasion! And, that was a basket FULL of LOVE! I have to admit, I got a little excited when I saw the knitted doll thinking you had started knitting, too. LOL! Don't we all want others to join us in one more of our addictions? I think Miss V is a yarn lover in the making as well. ;)
ReplyDeleteSoon another little love. And, your heart will grow in love again... The most wonderful thing. blessings ~ tanna
I can knit Tanna...just need a wee bit of a refresher! Wanna help me? hahaha!
DeleteI am hoping she will want to learn...time will tell...
Yes...they are the most wonderful things..💓
Everything looks so lovely, cute caterpillar. Grandma is going to be spoiling this little girl too, just like she spoils Miss V
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the cutest caterpillar! they had them on all the tables....very inventive!!
DeleteSpoiling them is the best part....♥️
What an exciting time to be welcoming a new grandchild. I love the blankets that you have crocheted, did you follow a pattern I am enjoying my new found skill of crochet but I don't seem to be able to get beyond a small granny squares. would you mind sharing with me how you made the blankets. I would love to make one full size baby blanket I think the stitch you used was a half treble am I right. Thanks for sharing your lovely projects. Barb
ReplyDeleteHI Barbara...
DeleteWith the granny square...I just keep getting bigger...until it is the size you want...then I add a border...can be any stitch...
The other blanket is a series of SC rows...HDC rows...
3 rows SC...1 row HDC...1 row HDC skip a stitch ch1...then another row of HDC...gives it a lacey look...
Again, repeat until big enough...
You should look on-line for stitches...everything is there...easy peasey!!
Have a great weekend...
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I will definitely give it a try, thanks so much for the info. on the stitches you used that's really helpful.
DeleteNo problem...enjoy!!
DeleteEven as a man I appreciate your habdiwork making those baby showers ~ they are utterly fantastic. And you have a very lovely family and they seem to have got their good looks from you. . . now that deserves a glass of sherry doesn't it? . . . :)
ReplyDeleteHi Eddie....
DeleteThanks so much! I do enjoy making things for all my kids!
How about a glass of Red Wine?🍷😂
Yes please and cheers . . . hic hic! :)
Deleteyour family celebrations are always so pretty and so much fun!
ReplyDeleteanna is glowing. and cutie pie just gets cuter.
she is going to love having a real baby to play with!
the little toques are adorable. as is/was your whole basket! I love what you chose!
and wow... tell the ladies that cake is outstanding! so professional looking! wow.
Hey Tammy...
DeleteWe are all starting to get excited...won't be long now....😁
Everything was lovely...had a great time....wish my pics had been better!
Sending you a big hug!
Your basket of gifts is lovely. I wouldn’t have wanted to take it apart!
ReplyDeleteHow many more weeks before baby arrives?
Awwww....thanks Barbara....
DeleteBaby due Dec 23... I have emailed you!
Loved seeing the shower pictures . . .
ReplyDeleteAnd your gift. . . scrumptious . . .
The caterpillar table piece, books, diapers . . . so creative.
And Miss V . . . oh my, she is sweet and precious!
Hi Lynne...
DeleteThanks so much..I had fun putting it together...
Hope you are well...
That basket you made up was wonderful. All sorts of wonderful baby things. The items you made are beautiful. I'm sure Miss V is over the moon about the new baby. Maybe Grandmom is too. ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy....absolutely!!
DeleteYour blankets are gorgeous and love seeing the shower pictures. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow, everything makes me smile in this blog. Love, love your crafty gift basket, you are so creative and talented. And the art gallery was such a great venue for the shower. Hope you're not freezing at the cottage. I did my bi-weekly visit to Uxbridge yesterday, lots of snow on my daughter's lawn, yikes, not ready for that. Take care...
ReplyDeleteHi Hester...
DeleteFroze yesterday at the cottage! hahaha! Just visited...didn't stay..perhaps next weekend...
I am not ready for this cold weather either!! Especially after our warm Fall.
Enjoy your weekend!
Wow! You outdid yourself with the basket of amazing goodies. How lovely and generous.
ReplyDeleteMiss V is changing in looks so rapidly. Pretty girl. And Lissa is gorgeous.
What a cute caterpillar!