Yes, he's still swimming inside his mommy's tummy. And, yes, it'll be a few years before he signs his name on a library card.
But Baby Julian, the little man my friend Carolyn plans to deliver sometime next weekend (she's hoping he'll cooperate with her schedule) will need a book bag one day.
That was part of my baby shower gift for Carolyn this afternoon.
The image I embroidered is courtesy of the generous and talented Sarah Jane, who shared some adorable back-to-school designs with readers of Sew Mama Sew. I had to sort of freehand it, though, and go over it twice because my method of transferring the image onto my nubby knit fabric failed miserably. A little wonky, but I don't think little Julian will care.
(FYI: Sarah Jane is the genius behind the kid art in my entryway.)
The bag itself is just a simple rectangle, lined with muslin.
Happy reading, Baby J. One day.
Baby Julian's mommy loves the new book bag! Daddy was impressed, too. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
(Where did you get the fabrics? Love 'em!)
Posted by: Carolyn L. | September 14, 2009 at 02:10 PM
I'm so glad, Carolyn! The main body of the bag is an organic jersey knit that was passed on to me by Klay (of Klaydoughdreams) when she was clearing space in her craft room for a new baby. The blue circus fabric (which I LOVE!!) is from the Quilting Bee in the valley. I'm sorry that I don't know the name of it.
Posted by: Megan | September 20, 2009 at 01:18 AM
klaydoughdreams.blogspot.com
that was supposed to be linked
Posted by: Megan | September 20, 2009 at 01:19 AM