We have friends with a new baby, a baby sister for their adorable Charlotte. While I was musing aloud about what to make for her birth present, Maggie suggested I think about something that would be fun for both of them, something to cherish beyond the baby years. When Maggie and Erin were little I made a bunny hutch with bunnies inside a fabric cottage. She remembers it as so much fun to carry around and play with. She thought a little farm would be a good idea.
Oh, me too!
So here it is, Maggie's Farm :: a stitchable tote bag with eight little farm animals inside.
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I designed and made it with you in mind too. The PDF is over in my shop now.
Inside the barn tote, there is a horse (which could also be a donkey), a cow, a sheep, a pig, a duck, a rabbit, a rooster and a hen with two chicks. All finished up. So sweet! I'm sending it off today though I'll be sorry to see it go. Yes, it's pretty much fun to play with.
Today is my late father's birthday, just after mine. He taught us to love the country, farms, their animals and creative play. Our own farmgirl, Maggie's clever idea came straight from those long ago lessons. Dad would like this. Very much.
I hope they will too.
So proud of my momma!
Posted by: MoMo | September 21, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Those farm animals are so sweet but never as sweet as those babies
My Dad just passed away this month seems like lots of us are talking about our Dads
you always have the greatest projects completed
Posted by: Curtains in my Tree | September 21, 2011 at 04:01 PM
Tender sweet memories and a Delicious sweet baby, (yes we would like one:) her adorable sister........and a beautiful newly stitched creation. What more could make a great day?! Thank you, Thank you! Tell Mo we are off to Buffalouies downtown tonight to eat wings. Yes, I think that would make a good day too.
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | September 21, 2011 at 04:49 PM
Wow! Such adorableness! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Jend222 | September 21, 2011 at 05:00 PM
Maggie's farm project is delightful. A beautiful gift.
So very personal.
Posted by: Sarah west mids uk | September 21, 2011 at 05:59 PM
Sweet, sweet, sweet! The farm, the baby & her sister, you and your daughter! Too much goodness. Thanks.
Posted by: Troy Louise | September 21, 2011 at 06:30 PM
Love this sweet project and just ordered it on etsy.Can't wait to make it as a christmas present.
Posted by: ginny | September 21, 2011 at 07:02 PM
That is ridiculously cute. RIDICULOUS! Mad applause for the project and for finishing it on deadline. {whatawoman}
Posted by: Tina | September 21, 2011 at 07:07 PM
Hello Charlotte,
Sooooooo cute! Love the project!
Gabriela
Posted by: Gabriela | September 21, 2011 at 09:30 PM
that is adorable!
Posted by: jerusalem | September 21, 2011 at 09:41 PM
love it! so so so so so soooo cute!
Posted by: pam | September 22, 2011 at 12:26 AM
Oh! What a sweet idea!!! I'm a sucker for anything farm related.
What sweet babies!
Posted by: Mindy | September 22, 2011 at 12:46 AM
This is SO sweet! I am so glad you made a pattern...That baby could NOT be sweeter..and her sister has the face of an angel!! Beautiful gift...
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | September 22, 2011 at 08:31 AM
That little farm full of animals is absolutely adorable! So sweet! Most certainly, your dad would have loved it! How could anyone not, especially a Daddy who loved you! (Hoping his birthday fills your heart only with warm memories and love.)
Posted by: Julie | September 22, 2011 at 12:37 PM
I need one for Maible - what a sweet idea - another one! thanks
Posted by: Jane B | September 22, 2011 at 03:33 PM
Oh how cute!
Grandbaby number five arrives in February. I think I'm going to need to make this!
Posted by: judy | September 22, 2011 at 04:30 PM
this is too darling, you're very clever! I would have loved playing with this as a kid. ~Martha
Posted by: Martha | September 22, 2011 at 04:43 PM
Sooooo cute! I am continually amazed at your creativity :-)
Posted by: Pam | September 24, 2011 at 10:55 AM
This is too wonderful! After I finally move, I'm going to get your pattern.
-Amy
Crafting by Candlelight
Posted by: Amy | September 30, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Oh my goodness this is just adorable, what a wonderful gift that is sure to bring hours of pleasure and may even become an heirloom.
Posted by: horse | October 01, 2011 at 10:55 AM