Hello from maternity leave!
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Melissa here...I'm just popping in today from maternity leave to say hi to you all and to share the baby news and some photos. My little guy decided to join us a fashionable nine days late on February 1. He was 9 pounds 7 ounces and 22 inches long. No one predicted he was that huge! We've named him James Elliot. And what better way to share some baby photos than with him snuggled up in a handmade swaddling blanket...
Like Katrina, I also sewed up the Swaddle Blanket from Fabric-by-Fabric One Yard Wonders using Wild Ones. I chose the blue elephant print before I knew how huge James would be--now it seems fitting, don't you think? ;)
I didn't have any trouble with my bias tape edging, but I've used the stuff before. I just ignored the book's directions on pinning one side, sewing, then pinning and sewing the other side of the bias tape. That much pinning would give me hives, and I'd never get it done with my limited time. I just sewed both sides of the bias tape on the edge in one fell swoop without pinning at all. I like to live dangerously. Surprisingly, it came out perfect. Little James loves to be swaddled, and he is quite cozy in his new blanket. He really tried to open his eyes for these photos, but the power of the swaddle was too much for him in the end. 
Mar 14, 2012 at 5:27 PM Melissa, he's darling and totally gorgeous in the swaddle blanket! Congrats!
Mar 8, 2012 at 10:32 AM What a cutie!! Enjoy your time off, it goes by so fast!!
Mar 7, 2012 at 8:59 AM Thanks, everyone for your kind words.
For those who asked, the pattern is found inthe Fabric-by-Fabric One Yard Wonders book I linked to above the first photo in my original post. Enjoy!
Mar 5, 2012 at 1:14 PM James is a beautiful baby! Congratulations. Love the swaddle blanket, too.
Mar 5, 2012 at 9:29 AM So cute! I need to get busy making one of these for my grandboy who is coming in June! James is adorable. Looks so peaceful all snug.
Mar 4, 2012 at 3:56 PM Congratulations, on a darling baby!!!
Mar 4, 2012 at 7:34 AM James is darling and especially in the cute little elephant wrap! Babies are so very wonderful, aren't they!
Enjoy your time off as it will pass so quickly!
Hugs to you and little guy too!
Carol
Mar 3, 2012 at 8:44 AM Congratulations Melissa. He is precious. Great blanket, too.
Mar 3, 2012 at 8:13 AM Awww! He is SO precious. Congratulations to you and your family. Little James Elliott looks very comfy in his swaddling blankie which is very, very cute!
Mar 3, 2012 at 7:10 AM What a sweet looking baby James is! and love the blanket too!
Mar 2, 2012 at 9:22 PM I think the pattern for the blanket can be found at Prudent Baby
Mar 2, 2012 at 8:18 PM Your baby is adorable, congratulations. the blanket is great to where it the pattern?
Mar 2, 2012 at 7:33 PM How beautiful he is! (The blanket is nice too!)
Mar 2, 2012 at 7:12 PM Congrats!!! He is a very beautiful/handsome little boy!!
Mar 2, 2012 at 3:30 PM He is adorable and looks like he loves his swaddling blanket. I love his name, my youngest is named James for my Great Grandfather.
Mar 2, 2012 at 3:10 PM Such a beautiful baby! Congratulations!
Mar 2, 2012 at 3:09 PM WHERE CAN I GET THE DIRECTIONS FOR THIS SWADDLER? MY DAUGHTER JUST ANNOUNCED THAT SHE EXPECTING IN SEPTMBER. I NEED TO MAKE ONE OR MORE FOR HER. DEBBIE
Mar 2, 2012 at 2:40 PM Congratulations on your "little man". He is so cute all snuggled up with those elephants. Enjoy this break as best you can and we waiting for more photos.
Mar 2, 2012 at 2:19 PM Congratulations!! What a handsome young man!!! The swaddle is so adorable!
Mar 2, 2012 at 1:09 PM Sweet! One of my daughters had a little guy that big three years ago! Love the blankie!
Mar 2, 2012 at 11:10 AM James is as sweet as those fuzzy flannel elephants. Love the name James, I have one. :o) Congratulations on your bundle of love.
Mar 2, 2012 at 10:10 AM What a cutie pattootteeee!
Mar 2, 2012 at 9:24 AM he is adorable!
Mar 2, 2012 at 8:53 AM James is so adorable in his blankie! what a treasure for him..and for YOU!! enjoy your time with him--they grow fast!
Mar 2, 2012 at 8:21 AM Sweet!
Mar 2, 2012 at 8:15 AM Melissa,
James is a doll and so sweet!you did good and really like the swaddle blanket......
Mar 2, 2012 at 8:10 AM I love the swaddle especially how it has a tie on the front! I also have a newborn and she likes to be swaddles but will kick out of it easily.