20 July 2011

Spark, Blanket, Lucy


The lovely April from Spark invited me to share what "sparks" my creativity.  I feel honored to be included among the talent they feature over there!  Take a peak!
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I haven’t done near the amount of sewing for this baby that I thought I would.  In fact, I haven’t done any.  Part of it is that we aren’t finding out what we’re having, and part of it is that with baby number six, there are only a few things I consider essential: diapers, onesies, and blankets.  I’ve gone through my fair share of blankets and I definitely have my favorite: the knit blanket.  I love how I can swaddle my babies, stretching the knit blankets tightly those first few months.  Many of mine are pink, or other girly colors, so I decided to make a gender neutral blanket…just in case ;)

I am sharing the tutorial over at Handmade Baby Clothes with Erin.  She is hosting a series: "Not Gonna Find Out" Neutral Baby Sewing Series, as she is also expecting and waiting to find out what she's having!

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Lastly, but most importantly, if you are the praying sort, please offer prayers on behalf of my 6 year old niece, Lucy, who was bitten on her legs by a shark yesterday.  She has gone through one round of surgery with more to come Thursday or Friday.


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48 comments:

  1. JessicaJuly 20, 2011 9:49 AM

    Lucy was bit by a shark? I am dying.

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  2. LiliumlisJuly 20, 2011 9:51 AM

    Your darling niece is in my prayers. Sending LOVE and STRENGTH from the other side of the Atlantic

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  3. GeekySweetheartJuly 20, 2011 9:59 AM

    (eek.. probaby not appropriate comment given the shark-relared-seriousness but)

    SQUEE!! <3 I'm also expecting and waiting to find out the gender ('m due on SATURDAY!! YEYYYY!!) It's my first though, not my 6th :-) I feel very proud of the fact that I've stuck to the essentialls for my squiggle, although we have been given a boatload of boy's clothes... which it will be wearing, penis or no penis hahaha

    x GS

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  4. Astorga CrewJuly 20, 2011 10:00 AM

    Thanks, Katy, for letting us know about Lucy, so we can pray for her. Our prayers are with her and her family.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 10:03 AM

    I am so sorry to hear about Lucy...we will absolutely be praying for her here. I hope you are okay.

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  6. chrisJuly 20, 2011 10:35 AM

    awesome, darling, and prayers are on their way.

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  7. KerJuly 20, 2011 10:40 AM

    I just recently found your blog and love it. Our prayers are with you neice and her family!

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  8. Lynette @ My Craft DiscoveryJuly 20, 2011 11:17 AM

    I will definitely be praying for your family. How scary. I love the blanket though!

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  9. house full of jaysJuly 20, 2011 11:42 AM

    Oh dear, poor Lucy. Definitely saying a prayer for her and the whole family.
    I'm popping over to visit that tutorial...I want to sew it but I'm scared of knits...

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  10. EmilyJuly 20, 2011 11:53 AM

    Love swaddling!

    Prayers for Lucy. :(

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  11. dswillisJuly 20, 2011 11:56 AM

    Praying for Lucy and her family.

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  12. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 12:02 PM

    My prayers go out to Lucy as well as to your whole family! I hope the damage is minimal and she recovers quickly!

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  13. Bless by ToneJuly 20, 2011 12:05 PM

    bit by a shark... I'm praying for your beautiful niece. Tone

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  14. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesJuly 20, 2011 12:17 PM

    Praying for Lucy and for all of you.

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  15. SuzyMcQJuly 20, 2011 12:18 PM

    Sending many sweet prayers to Lucy and family for a quick and complete recovery.

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  16. ColletteJuly 20, 2011 12:32 PM

    Prayers for Lucy and your whole family. May everything turn out well, quickly.

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  17. Simple Simon and CompanyJuly 20, 2011 1:12 PM

    Prayers for Lucy (and hugs for her family)!

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  18. KaceyJuly 20, 2011 1:18 PM

    oh poor little girl! We will definitely keep her in her thoughts and prayers. Please tell me it didn't happen close to the beach you all go to! I hope everything works out for Lucy and her family!

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  19. IndianaloriJuly 20, 2011 1:22 PM

    Dearest Lord,

    Please send your son to walk with Lucy through this trial. Comfort her and take away her pain. We praise you for sparing her precious young life, and keeping her with her family. As a community of concerned Mothers, we lift up our prayers to you now. In your name we pray, Amen

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  20. MaddyJuly 20, 2011 1:46 PM

    Oh my goodness!- I can promise now that gorgeous little lucy won't be leaving my prayers, that is absoloutley awful! bless you all.xxx

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  21. LisaJuly 20, 2011 1:46 PM

    I'll be praying for Lucy!

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  22. schneblyJuly 20, 2011 2:31 PM

    praying for Lucy .. that is so scary.

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  23. Whim and PearlJuly 20, 2011 2:58 PM

    Oh! Definitely saying prayers for your neice!

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  24. Mary AnnJuly 20, 2011 3:51 PM

    Oh my gosh.... I had just read an article about your niece right before reading your blog....it gave me goosebumps! She, and the entire family, are in my prayers. Please keep us posted.
    Sending love to all. m.a.

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  25. ashleyJuly 20, 2011 3:53 PM

    Sending healing vibes and prayers to Lucy and family.
    (Thanks for the tute)

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  26. AmandaJuly 20, 2011 4:17 PM

    Oh no! Poor baby :'( I can't imagine what she is going thru {and the family}. You are all in my thoughts & prayers {especially Lucy}

    xxxxBIGxHUGSxxxx
    Amanda

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  27. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 5:16 PM

    I am so saddened to hear about Lucy. I hope she will pull through and recover fully!! My coworker and I read both you and Jordan's blogs, we'll be thinking about you!
    --Jillian

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  28. NatchelJuly 20, 2011 6:55 PM

    Oh I'm so sorry! I will pray for her. How terrible for such a little person.

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  29. DanielleJuly 20, 2011 7:32 PM

    Oh Katy! I am so sorry to hear about your niece. I follow your sister's blog too. My heart is just broken for you all. My prayers for her recovery and for comfort during this hard time.

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  30. RachelJuly 20, 2011 9:42 PM

    That sweet girl is in our prayers...the whole family is.

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  31. East Coast-er MommaJuly 20, 2011 11:53 PM

    Yes, I am the praying sort and I will def be praying for your sweet niece. I can't imagine...my son is 5...

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  32. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 11:59 PM

    Is your niece the little girl that was on the national news tonight that was bitten in NC? Wow. She's being prayed for in Wisconsin.

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  33. DeannaJuly 21, 2011 12:11 AM

    Prayers coming her way.

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  34. JanettaJuly 21, 2011 12:13 AM

    Prayers from Seattle...

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  35. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 12:20 AM

    Lucy and your family will definitely be in my prayers. Speedy recovery to her!

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  36. A.S.U.July 21, 2011 3:45 AM

    How terrifying for your whole family - I pray she has a quick and easy recovery.

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  37. EsteeJuly 21, 2011 5:41 AM

    I'll be thinking of little Lucy and hoping for her health. Hugs.

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  38. kathleenJuly 21, 2011 7:33 AM

    Praying for Lucy! I can not even imagine what she and your family are going through. How frightening!

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  39. SiobhanJuly 21, 2011 7:50 AM

    Sending our prayers to Lucy and her family. She must be so brave x

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  40. oliviaJuly 21, 2011 7:54 AM

    Really love what you said for the Spark readers.

    Really love striped knit baby blankets.

    Love the Lucy photo. Love to Lucy.

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  41. JenniferJuly 21, 2011 10:17 AM

    Oh man! Praying for Lucy. Please keep us updated.

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  42. JenJuly 21, 2011 12:47 PM

    As soon as I heard about a young girl being bit on the Today Show I said a prayer for her and her family. I certainly will continue. Blessing and quick healing!

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  43. Mommy of 3July 21, 2011 2:55 PM

    Hello...I heard about the shark attack this morning on the news while getting ready for work. I literally paused and said a prayer for the little girl and her family. They said she was in critical condition and was moved to stable. May God give her strength and courage during her recovery. My prayers to her and your family!

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  44. Kelly, Andrew & LiamJuly 22, 2011 8:00 AM

    My heart is aching for Lucy and her family. Our family's thoughts are with you and yours...

    KellyK

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  45. TaniaJuly 22, 2011 6:49 PM

    Oh my! I have been listening to this story here and I have been praying for her since the first story broke.

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  46. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 11:14 AM

    Oh, that's awful!!! Praying for her and her family. Poor little girl.

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  47. Crafts For My CritterJuly 27, 2011 12:06 PM

    So, you didn't say anything about your little Hazel being there. That was your Hazel that your sister mentioned, yes? How is she doing? That must have been horrible scary for her, as well. The questions, the fear your little one must befeeling, as well. I am so, so glad to hear that your niece is doing well and I wish everyone a speedy recovery.

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  48. No Big Dill July 27, 2011 4:58 PM

    Crafts For My Critter-Hazel is my sister's daughter. Yes, she was there and my sister said there were lots of questions from all the kids, but they took the time to make sure everyone understood and had their questions answered.

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