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Saturday, September 25, 2010

You're Invited To A Baby Shower...

A virtual blogging baby shower that is. I became blogging friends with Zlaty last year. She joined a few of my fabric swaps and has always been there for me with a kind word on every one of my posts.

I know a lot of you know her through her wonderful blog Zlaty Sews. Well, she recently announced on her blog on this post that she and her husband are expecting their first baby in January...and it's a girl !!! Woo Hoo!

I was thinking, wouldn't it be fun if we had a Blogging Baby Shower for her! I've never done this before, but I was thinking we could:
  • make, create or share something with Zlaty for the baby
  • maybe knit a pair of booties or blanket, sew a little quilt or wall hanging or buy a cute little baby frame or how about those onesies, boy do babies go through those!...just something small to share with the new baby.
  • she is due in late January, so we have plenty of time to make something
  • I will have a reminders in the months to come
  • in Zlaty's family, the tradition is to have the baby shower after the baby is born, so I will send everyone who wants to make something for Zlaty the address where to send it, probably in February.
I have spoken to Zlaty about this idea already, so it's not a surprise. I just think it will be so much fun to get little packages in the mail from all her blogging friends during that special time.

If you'd like to come to a Blogging Baby Shower, just leave a comment here. Hope you can join in the fun. Maybe we'll have a few baby tutorial posts along the way.

Thanks in advance for joining in on the fun,

~Karen~


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23 comments:

  1. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleSeptember 26, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    What a kind and generous idea!

    It sounds great.

    Sarahx

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  2. The HobbitSeptember 26, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Thank you for the invitation, count me in.

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  3. Blogless meSeptember 26, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    Hi Karen,
    I follow your and Zlati's blogs in my Google Reader. (Love your TTT, btw!) I think it is a sweet thing to do for somebody expecting their first baby. I happen to share my name and nationality with Zlati (we are both born in Bulgaria), so I understand why she asks for the shower to be after the baby's birth. In Bulgaria it is considered a bad omen to prepare things for the baby before it is born - it is a superstition thing, but most people stick to it anyway. Usually the family does prepare baby stuff but they keep it secret from the mother. I suppose this dates from the old days when childbearing and birth were pretty much risky and relatively dangerous events and should smth go wrong the baby stuff around the house might make it psychologically more difficult for the mother.
    That said, I'd like to join you in making something for her and her daughter, of course. We'll keep it hush-hush ;-)

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  4. MarleneSeptember 26, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    I would love to join you. I am a follower of Zlaty's blog and it is so exciting for them to be expecting their first child.

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  5. Stella JonesSeptember 26, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    It's a lovely idea but I'm afraid I cannot participate because my first grandchild is due in 3 weeks time and I am soooooooo busy with that.
    Well done for your generous thoughts though.
    Blessings, Star

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  6. Vintage SandySeptember 26, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Yes, I'd love to join in this for Zlaty how fun to share in such a memorable time thanks for thinking of doing this will wait for all the info and will put my thinking cap on now!!!

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  7. SandySeptember 26, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    I think this is a such a delightful idea, and would love to join! I am not familiar with her blog, so that is the first step..this will be such a special time for her, and her husband- and we are so lucky to help them celebrate a new life! Maybe after reading her blog, I'll get ideas about what she might like...fondly, Sandy

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  8. janSeptember 26, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    what a lovely idea! I would love to join in! Just let me know when and where to send it! :)

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  9. MickiSeptember 26, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    What a great idea! I was going to send her a gift anyways.
    Micki

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  10. ZlatySeptember 26, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    Thank you Karen for very kind and generous idea!

    I feel so overwhelmed! When I moved to US I didn't have many friends and then when I started blogging I found so many wonderful friends!

    Thank you for the sweetest wishes! It made my day! :)

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  11. JudySeptember 26, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    I would love to make and send Zlaty a baby gift. What a wonderful thing to do Karen.

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  12. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)September 26, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    I just recently found Zlaty's blog and was happy to hear her good news. I was hoping someone would plan a virtual shower for her. Count me in please :)

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  13. MillieSeptember 26, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    What a great idea,Karen. I am working on a baby quilt for her. Please count me in.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    what a lovely idea! I would love to join in!
    I love to make crochet baby blankets.
    Just let me know when and where to send it!

    Cassia

    cassiaconte@yahoo.com

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  15. Denise L. GregorySeptember 27, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    I love this idea! I, too, follow both blogs & would love to participate in the shower :-)

    Count me in!
    Denise

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  16. KathySeptember 28, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Count me in! I am also a follower of Zlaty's!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 29, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    That's the best idea ever lol. Count me with..........even if I'm able to bring my little present to her in person
    Hugs Gunda

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  18. andsewonSeptember 29, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Zlaty is a sweetie!I had already planned to send here a gift so count me in as well.
    Lola

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  19. MariaSeptember 29, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    What a wonderful idea!! I have just read about the Baby Shower for Zlaty and I would love to join in.

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  20. WandaSeptember 29, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    I haven't joined her blog...yet. I've visited a couple of times but I would also love to do something for her. So, count me in too.

    Wanda

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  21. Quilter KathyOctober 1, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    I would love to join in the baby shower fun! Please send me a reminder in case I forget :)

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  22. CJOctober 6, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Please count me in too!! :) Zlaty is a friend and I am so excited about her baby girl on the way♥
    Hugz,
    Cathy♥♥

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  23. OmaOctober 17, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    I was on vacation so I am late in responding. I would love to participate!!

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