Jun 2, 2010

Kimono style baby wear and baby quilt

Hello.
Today I took a cooking class for pregnant women. (I forgot to bring my camera so I couldn't take any pictures.) Some women don't like celery but I love it a lot, so I ate six dishes(small dishes!) for them (* v *).
Green tea jelly
The picture is jelly of green tea. Sometimes I cook desert what my husband likes (* v *).

Oh, I finished the kimono style baby wear for my Tomato.
Kimono for my baby
When I started sewing it, I didn't know which gender my baby is, and I chose the fabric for Kimono for both genders.
Now I know my baby is a girl(maybe), so I made the belt with pink fabric (* v *).
Kimono for my baby

I also finished the baby quilt.
Baby quilt
I hand quilted it singing songs for Tomato (* v *). She will relax with it.
Baby quilt
Baby quilt
I appliqued an elephant and tulips on it.
Baby quilt

Then I made a small bird toy with a bell in it. I made it with cotton waffle knit fabric so it appeared a little strange shape...
Bird toy
I'll make some more toys for her.

Oh, now Tomato kicked strongly!!!! My due date is August 24th and now I'm at the beginning of 8th month.
Good night. (It's 23:30 in Japan now).
Bird toy

52 comments:

Chrissy said...

What a lucky Tomato you have! The quilt is stunning, I love all the littlee details, like the snail. The kimono is also very beautiful. It does seem like a very practical design for a baby, being easy to access for changes etc. It is so obvious that your baby is going to be born into a household filled with love.

Miss Prickly said...

I have enjoyed reading all of your posts. I can't wait to see a picture of Tomato! I can tell she is already well loved. The kimono and quilt are lovely.

pratima said...

Hi Mai, your baby quilt is so adorable and those lovingly done hand stitches are so sweet. the appliqué critters are very cute. Congratulations on your baby :-)
I love the simplicity of all your works.. .so serene and sweet!

Raquel from J.C. said...

the fabrics for the baby kimono are gorgeous and the quilt filled with all the songs for Tomato is a labor of love. Your baby will cherish all the thing you are sewing for her!!
xoxo
Raquel from Florida.
Ahhh don't forget to explain how you will use the diapers, not that I'm going to have a baby, only I'm curious!

ch said...

beautiful!!!! Wishing you a healthy baby Mai Chan! gambarimasu!!! XD our prayers for you and your little family :D

mmelo said...

lovely quilt...sssso..sweet..

Ellen said...

The quilt is so beautiful! I love the elephant. :)

Anonymous said...

The bird is very nice ,you were right to put a bell,it's important ,she'll love it.Y.S

kariwhite said...

All of your sewing is so beautiful! Your daughter will be a very lucky girl. :)

Thank you so much for sharing with all of us. :)

--Kari

Isadora said...

What beautiful things you're making for baby tomato! Lovely!

Sara A said...

Oh, every beautiful. She will be a lucky girl!
Please have her one day early on my birthday (8/23).
My son was born on August 20. You will be so happy to give birth after spending the summer pregnant.

お大事にして、ね

Victoria said...

I really like the baby quilt it´s give me an idea to sewing one.

Anonymous said...

Oh wow, I can't believe you made that quilt by hand! It's amazing.

Lucky, lucky Tomato.

Katy said...

You make lovely things for your new baby.

Michele said...

I love all the pretty things you are making for Tomato. I bet you are getting excited to see her.

Jaya P said...

all blessings for an easy pregnancy and labor. you make beautiful things with so much love, you're setting an example for me.

thank you for your blog!

Unknown said...

Wow, I love the colour of that green tea jelly! Your quilt is beautiful and it will be lovely when you can wrap your little tomato in it.

Helena said...

A baby girl?! Congratulations!!!
I'm glad. I have a 21 years daughter, the best I have in this world!
I love the kimono! Kisses for you!

the nest said...

the sash is a perfect accent!

the quilt is beautiful, mai. all stitched with so much anticipation and love. :)

oh, those kicks are the best! enjoy them, you will miss them when the baby's born.

take good care...

Peghead said...

this is quite beautiful! you are so talented.

bimbi said...

Oh I love the quilt Mai, can't wait to see your cute Tomato :)
all the best!

yummy peony said...

I absolutely am in awe of your baby quilt - I love the elephnat and the balloon. That is going to be a very lucky Tomato...

Chicken Willow said...

That quilt is stunning Mai. Your baby girl is going to be so spoilt having such a clever mum. xx

Donna said...

So beautiful! I am enchanted looking at the lovely things you are creating.

Maya Kuzman said...

I love all the things for Tomato - especially the quilt. The fabric is gorgeous!

Amy said...

The kimono is beautiful! You are so talented. The quilt and the toy are just adorable. I love seeing what you are making for your little Tomato. So sweet...

Anonymous said...

The quilt you have made is beautiful. I love quilts. The first quilt I made was for my daughter when I was pregnant with her and now she is pregnant with her first baby. I will be a grandmother in December. I can hardly believe that the time has gone so quickly.

jenny w.

Anonymous said...

Love the Kimono and quilt. Very well done. Your baby is sooo loved. Baby will be here very very soon.
All the best to mummy and daddy. Your whole family (and all of us here) will be looking forward to welcome baby into this world.
Mena :)

italiaza said...

Lovely quilt!!! I love it. Congratulations with your baby girl. Take extra care now your baby will be delivered any minute...
Have a wonderful labour!!! You are sure loving it (when you see your baby!!!) Worth every seconds!!!

Gracie "Neky White" said...

The quilt you made is just so beautiful! Hope you can write a short tutorial later ^^ I want to make a quilt too... well.. I'm happy to know about you and you little tomato! XD

Nihal said...

Baby kimono with giant ribbon is awesome. May I ask if juban is needed also for babies?

+ What I love the most is tulips, tulips, tulips.

Renee said...

I love seeing all your nesting items. What a very lucky baby! My next project shall be to fix up that kimono my Grandma made for my Dad and has been passed down to my son. He is tall enough now that I think he shall wear it to my brother's wedding in Oct.

Hikikomorijin said...

Hello,

I just came across your blog and found out about your craftworks.
Everything is very cute. The pictures came out great. & that baby wear is just... too cute!

Good luck with everything.

Ali said...

Green tea jelly sounds wonderful!
The quilt is amazing,I wish I knew how to applique,I never know whether to turn under the edges or not! Your tomato is so lucky to have such a clever mummy!
Ali
x

quiltygal said...

Hi Mai I love all the things that you are making for tomato can you please email me your new address so I can post you something for her

Miss Pelicano said...

Just so amazing things you make! Little Tomato is a lucky Tomato! Such a cute quilt and just so much hand sewing is incredible. And that Kimono is so beautiful!

Alisha said...

Konichiwa Mai chan!!!I'm Alisha and I'm fashion design student from India.I'm not a blogger but i love visiting creative blogs!
Last year I came across your blog and since then I visit it every week!
I love each every piece of your work and whenever i see it i feel good!!!It's good to know there are people who still enjoy doing things the simple way.
Little Tomato is so lucky to have such loving parents.I wish you all the luck and happiness in the world^_^!!!Keep up the amazingly good work and all the best with Tomato!!!

Keren Gillan said...

my first born was dew to aug 24 and i have her at aug 27 she is my perfect girl , im sure tomato will be too.love the quilt :)

Ravenhill said...

So lovely to hear that little tomato is likely a female!!!! I adore your beautiful quilt. It is just lovely with all those little stiches and the appliquéd details.

Vicki K. said...

All your work is so beautifully and lovingly done. I love that you sang songs while you quilted. Lucky little Tomato!

The Muse of The Day said...

I loved the part of this post where you told us that you sang songs to your Tomato while you hand stitched her quilt. Good luck

giveto said...

your baby quilt is lovely, j'aime beaucoup c'est tres doux
bonne soirée
vero

lovecaboose said...

Oh! I just love this quilt! Those appliques are so so so sweet! I wish you could make one for me & send it across the globe! <3

Su-sieee! Mac said...

Tomato's quilt and kimono are so lovely. I'm almost inspired to try hand quilting.

Your Tomato will be a Virgo Tiger. What a combination! :-)

MaR said...

Your handywork is just beautiful, delicate and amazing. I enjoy your blog, cannot remember how I found it but I am glad I did.
Cheers! and all the best for the last weeks of your pregnancy!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, beautiful baby quilt. Thank you for sharing your lovely creations.
jam

Dana said...

Your photos are wonderful. Thank you for lovely outdoor shots. And, you singing while hand stitching. What a fortunate baby already. She's gonna snuggle under that quilt and already know those songs from now. thank you for your teaching. of sewing and of life well lived.

Gail said...

Hello, how are you?
I came across your blog and saw the beautiful sewing you do. Especially the kimono for your Tomato, it's so lovely. I want to make my two-year old a kimono now. Also Im trying to make a michiyuki jacket.
Please keep up the good work and congratulations on your baby.

João Pinto dos Santos Pacheco Rebello de Carvalho said...

おはよHello Mairuru,

My name is Cristina, i am Portuguese and pregnant of a baby boy, now 5 months!I would love to have the pattern of the kimono.Can you send it to me please?
My email is pureprod.cristina@gmail.com

よろしこおねがいします

Ayu@Sweetlilcraft said...

wow!! you're really amazing. Sewn all those by hand. How the taste of jelly green tea?

Sammy said...

I love your creations. It seems fresh and new.

minda said...

My daughter and I always enjoy reading your blog as well as admiring your cerations. They are so original and fantastic. My daughter, who is only 11, has tried a lot of cute stuff that you made, she is in love with all of them. Thank you for giving us inspiration to be creative...we love you and hope that you will continue sharing with us your creative skills.