I have a group of women I call my friends, but we’ve never met in person (except for one). They all write crafty blogs, much like my own and at some point in time, I made a comment on their blog or they made a comment on mine and we’ve struck up a friendship.
I chat to some of them almost every day, some not as often, but I still think of them as my friends. Sometimes I think that’s silly…We’ve never met and unfortunately, it’s unlikely that I ever will meet some of them. Are we really friends? Wow, this is a deep post coming from me!
But then my lovely friends do something like this! Something so kind and generous and creative and I know I was silly to ever doubt they were people I could call friends!
Ros from Sew Delicious came over yesterday to pick something up, but then revealed she had an ulterior motive. I was intrigued. I thought maybe she had an emergency sewing project…exciting. But it was so much better than that!
Laura from Craftstorming had organised a virtual baby shower! All my lovely bloggy friends from all over the globe had organised a baby shower! For me!
I am so amazed by the creativity and the generosity that is in these beautiful handmade gifts. I apologise ladies, as my pictures do not do your items justice, but I had to show them off! I love that I can see the things that I love from each blog in each gift…the things that made me follow these amazing blogs in the first place!
Jo from Bubala made me this awesome nappy bag I have to admit that ever since Roman was born I’ve been using a boring black bag that came free with a box of nappies! How embarrassing! Well, I shall be embarrassed no more. This bag is just too cool! Is it weird that I’m looking forward to carrying a nappy bag around? You can read all about it here on Jo’s blog.
Laura from Craftstorming made this gorgeous Kimono Set. The fabric is so lush and soft! And rainbows…my favourite! I can’t thank you enough for organising all of this Laura. I feel so very special! Get the pattern and tutorial here.
Ros from Sew Delicious made these handy Baby Change Mat Liners. We need to set up a second change station upstairs, so these will be perfect! So much cuter than the boring towels I used last time! Use her tutorial to make your own.
Dara from Coffee and Lilacs made these lush Upcycled Cashmere Pants! I have been giving them a quick cuddle every time I walk past them. The cashmere is delightfully soft and fluffy. I think the cold weather combined with their cuddlyness means that these will be in high rotation! Follow Dara’s tutorial to make your own Cashmere Pants.
Narelle from Cook Clean Craft made this gorgeous flat teddy. Roman is a big fan of minky, so I’ll have to hide this from him, but I can see it becoming a special friend for the new baby. You can find Narelle’s tutorial here.
Jen from Mend and Make New made these gorgeous hats. The fabrics are so lovely and soft. I love wearing Merino wool myself and love it for babies too. The owl print from Spoonflower is super soft too! Get the pattern and tutorial here.
Last, but not least is Janelle from Emmaline Bags. Janelle made these beautiful little baby shoes. I have no idea how she made them, they are so neat and perfect. Click here to go to Janelle’s blog to see what pattern she used.
I thank you all from the bottom of my heart and will never forget this lovely day! I am full of happy tears reading all your amazing posts! Hormones or happiness? I don’t care!! Thousands of actions shots to come in the next few weeks, no doubt.
Jane from Lil Pip says
This is so ridiculously fantastic. I’m almost in tears and I’m not pregnant. I saw the reveal on Roz’s blog and said to myself ‘that’s why I love blogging’!!
Enjoy and best wishes on the new bub x
thingsforboys says
I know! It’s just so lovely and amazing! 🙂
celina bailey says
Definitely happy tears! I think this is the cutest and most thoughtful baby shower ever. You have some amazing friends! You look amazing too 🙂
thingsforboys says
Yes, definitely! I’m still grinning about it. Thanks Celina, although I do feel like I’m ready to burst! Could be all the happiness!
Toni-Maree from Sew Jereli says
I feel the same way as Jane! Absolutely amazing, love all you ladies! <3
thingsforboys says
Thanks Toni! So kind and generous…definitely the best bit of blogging is making all these friends!
Mrs. Lucky says
So beautiful and it is great to know that there are so many amazing people out there. Fantastic! Best of luck with your pregnancy by the way 🙂 I hope you enjoy every moment of it.
thingsforboys says
Thanks Mrs Lucky! I feel like the lucky one right now 🙂
Laura - Behind the Hedgerow says
Wow – that is a great idea! I know what you mean about feeling slightly strange having virtual friendships but, like you said, these friends seem like the real deal! Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!!
Lx
thingsforboys says
thanks Laura! I’d definitely count them as real friendships now.
Roslyn@Sew Delicious says
Yay!! So glad you loved all the presents. Everyone made such beautiful things. It was so fun to be part of it, and I was very lucky to be the delivery person!!
thingsforboys says
I know! I’m still amazed at how clever everyone is!
Janelle @ Emmaline Bags says
Thank you Abby! It’s fun having new era “pen pals”. It’s so much easier to share photos and conversations, and even gifts with pen pals these days 😉 You really feel like you get to know each other a bit. I have a blog friend from Eastern Canada that I have never met, Natalie, and we are going to meet and even share a room at Sewing Summit 2013 in Salt Lake City this September. Geeze, I hope when she meets me she doesn’t think I’m a weirdo! ha ha!!
thingsforboys says
haha! I’m sure you will hit it off! So jealous that you get to meet one of your blog friends.
Laura says
You look amazing! I’m so pleased you liked the surprise and all the gifts. This was so much fun to organise with all the others and I can’t think of anyone more deserving. You’re allowed to have the baby now. Big hugs x
thingsforboys says
It’s funny, since yesterday I feel ‘ready’ for the baby to come. Will probably have to wait another 4 weeks knowing me and babies though :/
Cassandra says
What a wonderful idea! And how lucky are you to have such lovely and creative bloggy friends. It would have been such a great surprise.
I’ve been busy pinning all these tutorials as I’m sure they’ll come in very handy to me over the next 14 weeks 😉
Hope all goes well with the birth and can’t wait to see tons of pics once baby is here xo
thingsforboys says
I would say it was the biggest surprise of my life! I’ve pinned them all too. So handy for future baby showers.