Hurrah! Christmas clothes for our two younger grandchildren were finished, shipped and received late last week. Toddler Vivian Rose’s white Swiss flannel bishop has the neck and sleeve bound with in red gingham pima cotton. Heirloom lace is hand whipped to the bias binding.
The smocking design is just a simple diamond pattern that I made up as I stitched. Continue reading
I’ve probably made a dozen of these antique carriage baby shawls in the past few years and I never get tired of it. This project is both modern AND old fashioned. For me, it doesn’t get much better than that.
It old fashioned because it is made of 100% cotton heirloom goods with an old fashioned design. It is modern because gracefully endures heavy laundering and even looks good (but not best)  without ironing.
Swiss flannel and a sturdy English lace provide durability while the machine embroidery designs provide nostalgic charm. I’ve made this in two sizes, 30 x 30 and 36†x 30. My daughter-in-law loved the 30†square for a nursing cover up. It was light weight enough that neither she nor my summer grandbabies sweltered in order to maintain her modesty. The larger size is nice for wrapping or covering older babies.
