Best present of 2016!

Wow! So much has happened! But first things first, Our family received the best Christmas present ever! Madden Jeanne was born to our second daughter on Thursday December 15th.

And we are all smitten with her as is evident by this picture:

And Nana and Gramps are the most smitten!

I spent a large part of the year making projects for this new baby:

This pattern is from See Kate Sew

This knitted chevron quilt is a pattern from Purl Soho

I really wish I could find this hat pattern but for the life of me I can't figure out where I saved it! It really is the cutest thing!

Knitted Sheep Pillow, another Purl Soho gem

My daughter had 3 baby showers. So I made her a signature quilt that we took to the showers for her friends to sign. I plan to add a piece at the bottom with her name. The pattern can be found here.

I was so happy to find out that this was her "coming home"outfit! The knitted baby sweater which can be found on Ravlery. One of these days it will fit her perfectly!

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