Nightshirts and Pajamas for 2013

The past few 2 years I started a tradition of sewing pajamas, a nightgown and nightshirts as Christmas presents for our grandchildren Corey, Henry, Canaan and Evangelyn; and also for our two neices Stella and Zoe.  Along with the nightwear, we give them books they are currently reading.  It makes a very nice present for them.

Jerry always goes with me to choose the fabric.  He has a terrific eye for color and fabric pattern.  We always get flannel when it is on sale at our local JoAnn's Fabric store. 

Nightshirts are for the older girls Corey, Stella and Zoe.  I used the same pattern as last year, McCalls Pattern M4963 .  It is a terrific pattern, very easy to follow and true to size.  I use Version C Size 10/12 for Corey and Stella, and Sixe 7/8 for Zoe.

The nightgown is for Evangelyn who loves to wear them.  She is so darling and says she feels pretty in them.  I use Simplicity 2831, Size 4 combining Version B sleeves and placket with Version A nightgown.

Pajamas are for the boys, Henry and Canaan.  I use Simplicity 3584, Version C, size 3 for Canaan (Henry has outgrown this pattern) and McCalls M6458 Version D, Size 6 for Henry this year.  I surprised the boys and used the same fabric as last year.  They loved it.  Henry even requested for me to make him a larger pair of pajamas out of it when he outgrew last year's pj's. 
                                    
It was so precious....when they opened their pj's (after all the fabulous toys they got) I wondered if they would just put them aside....but they really surprised me...they both made the sweetest faces and actually hugged their new pj's.  Sure blessed this nanny's heart!

Group Photos are below of Henry, Canaan, Evangelyn and Corey......they were having a sleepover at our home...

These cute photos of the "cousins" can cheer up anyone:):):)
 Especially in their cute new nightgown, nightshirt and pajamas......

It is very special when cousins can be together!

Two Little Sheep

Jerry and I wanted to add two sheep to the Nativity Scene that we made last year with Corey, Henry and our neighbor's daughter Lily.  We drew the figures of Joseph, Mary, the manger and Baby Jesus on pieces of wood.  Jerry cut them out.  We all then painted them and put them in our front yard last December.  We did purchase the lighted star at Lowe's Home Improvement here in San Clemente.

However, we really missed Evie and Canaan helping us.  They had not arrived from England yet.  We knew their visit at Christmas would go by very fast.  So we decided that when they came during the summer we would add two sheep.

Jerry cut the sheep out.  He outlined them and Evie, Canaan, Corey and Henry all got to paint them together.

Here is the picture that he found online to use as a guide.  He drew it using squares to make it larger.

Then he cut the two sheep out of wood and drew on the faces.

Before the children painted them, Jerry used a Sharpie Pen to outline the details so after they were painted he could see the details and outline them again.

 

After the sheep were painted white, they used a light brown for the faces and then traced the details with a Sharpie Pen.  The feet, eyes, nose and mouth were painted with black acrylic.   After the paint dried, Jerry sprayed them with a clear matte finish.

 Oh....they are so cute!!!!!!!!

 

They are going to look so nice when added to the Nativity Scene.