Wednesday, 13 August 2008

oh Amazon, I'm mighty impressed









  1. Love your blog! And hey I have been eyeing off Shirtmaking and Tailoring on Fishpond just this week but I was umming and ahhing over getting them. So you recommend both? I think I can only afford one for now hmmm

  2. I absolutely love the combination of the orange wall with the green stripey fabric in the first picture from the Amy Butler book. Orange is such a great pick for a gender neutral baby room rather than dull yellow. And I usually hate orange!

  3. Good buy for books. I agree about Amy Butler, they're cute things, but not what I want to make. And having 4 kids, don't worry if other kids bother you some. I know when we are around other people's kids, the crying, etc. will get to us, but ours are not as bad. I did not say we like ours to whine/cry, but it's easier to deal when it comes from yours.

  4. You know, I wouldn't worry that your not into "other babies". That's not a big deal, it happens all the time. But, when I would worry is when after you have your's your not into it! Then it's time to get a bit of council! LOL... you know once they hand that little sweet bundle to you and you know it came from you and your sweetie... there's just no turning back! It's usually love at first sight!
    My daughter (has an almost 3 year old) was telling me the other day... you know, there is something just gross about having to wipe another childs nose... that isn't yours that isn't very fun! (she helps in the primary area of our church on Sundays and teaches the kids age 4 years old) I told her yeah, it's no big deal when it's your own little one. But well, sometimes, when it's someone else's... ick!
    Hang in there. Way to go on the books!

  5. My mother always said that other people's children always annoyed her but she loved her own children. I completely understand some other people's children are hard for me to handle but I love children overall.

    Love your blog and have been lurking for a long time.

  6. Lucky you bought when you did - the rate today is 86 cents! It has dropped 10% in the last couple of weeks.

    The first two books I have and do recommend.

    And I didn't like other peoples kids until I had mine - it really gives you a new perspective having your own. Suddenly you can appreciate them for being real human beings rather than just noisy creatures.

  7. Your blog is wonderful to read and an inspiration although I don't have your skills or sew at your level. It's fun to read about what others are doing.

    I echo other moms comments about being annoyed by crying/whining kids. When the crying child is yours, you will likely find that the noise is not annoying but the babies way of communicating and will be music to your ears....well until you are so stressed from sleep deprivation, days without a shower, and no time alone let alone to sew....Then the cries could become annoying or more. But that's what DH's and grandmas, siblings, friends, and neighbors are for. When they ask what they can do for you, don't be afraid to ask for some time. Taking a break from the sweet one now and then will allow you to appreciate the new little one all the more.


  8. That's funny, I recently bought the same (first) two books...and a few more because I just felt I couldn't NOT buy them. Oh well, they'll be put to good use.

    Good luck with the baby, I'm sure yours will be the most beautiful in the world (aren't they all?).

  9. Thanks so much for answering my question. It's a big help. I have a thin grey knit that I love the color of but it's a little sheer. I think doubling will do the trick to make it okay for business meetings.

    I ditto other people about your kid and other's being totally different. MY little almost two year old munchkin is sitting right here next to me saying "uh oh" because he is throwing his dinner on the floor (because I'm ignoring him to type this comment) and I think it's adorable. I never was a kid person before, but I like my kid and I like my mom-buddy's kids.

  10. thanks for the book to my amazon wishlist! cindy

  11. Here's my theory on other people's's a bit like other people's dogs/pets, your's are soooo much nicer!!
    You'll find that very true when you get to meet your own beautiful bubba.