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Since the baby keeps growing by leaps and bounds I thought that I would try a different style gown that would afford more tummy room. The 18...

We have been gathering apples again for cider and butter and some for drying as well. Later apples make better/sweeter cider than do early...

I completed the first of Asa's new gowns this past weekend. I did it in blue homespun basically because it's what I had on hand. I h...

I wanted to record as much for myself as anyone else what garments Asa wore at what ages. Memory just doesn't serve to keep the dates st...

I had a check-up yesterday with my midwife, whilst there we wanted to get an approximate weight for the little man. I knew that he was gai...

I want to interrupt my babymoon to share some of the thoughts and discussions we've had around here this past week and a half. It ha...

Asa Bedford Graham September 22, 2009 6:28 A.M. 8 lbs 12 oz 21" long Long looked for, come at last! We decided to g...

It is with great satisfaction that I can write "my sewing's all done!", great relief as well as I was nervous that I wouldn...

Katie finished the baby's nightgown yesterday. It is flannel on the inside and smooth on the outside (I'm sure there's some t...

I have been eagerly awaiting a package this week and today it came! My dear, sweet friend Sarah Jane had inquired about making a baby gi...

I've completed 2 more gowns for a total of 4 and that only leaves me 1 more to do! I will leave the 5th and last gown until everything e...

We have a "Sewing Hour" after lunch where the girls and I work on our projects. Today I was working on the baby's wool winter ...

This has been a busy and productive week for us thus far so I thought I'd blog about the highlights. The green beans and sugar peas are ...

My Mom and Dad sent me out this cradle to use for our new little one. They weren't really sure of the age or even if it was the natura...