"I started photographing my domestic world and writing not just about what I had made,
but why I made it, examining the thoughts that accompany creativity and the act of making."
Jane Brocket from The Gentle Art of Domesticity p. 189 UK edition

Monday, October 28, 2013

A Crocheted Cocoon for Rose










Rose was safely born at a hospital Saturday night, a little before 8:00p.m., and 26 1/2 hours later we welcomed her home :)

The older Grand Girls were sound asleep, but their parents woke them up so that they could meet their new sister and sing happy birthday to her.  Aunt Lissie, Uncle Gary, and Grandma joined in the song as well.

The hat and crocheted cocoon blanket that I made for Rose fit! And the beautiful rosy blanket that Grandma Bev crocheted for her snuggled her well, while big sister Hayley held her for the first time.

Celebration!

Do you have cause for celebration, too?

Gracie xx










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31 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 28, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    Oh Gracie . I have been waiting for good news of your family and this is the best. What a wonderful way to welcome the new baby into such a lovely family. I know you will be missing your dearest husband just now but you really are the loveliest Grandma x x x

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  2. Clicky NeedlesOctober 28, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    Love the cocoon Gracie, she looks so snug!
    Congratulations!!!!!!

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  3. Clicky NeedlesOctober 28, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    Rose looks so snug in the cocoon.
    Congratulations!

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  4. AnneOctober 28, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Good morning Gracie and what wonderful news. Congratulations to everyone. She looks so cute in her beautiful cocoon. Love the little blanket as well. She is such a little sweetie. Oh it's so exciting.
    We were celebrating on Saturday as my eldest son and his family came down from Yorkshire. We all had dinner at our younger son's home. Eldest left yesterday morning. DH took them all to the station as they are having a few days in London as it is half term here. Their boys are old enough to appreciate it now. Later today my mum will arrive for a few days and eldest son and family will be back and we will all celebrate Phoebe's birthday. She is four on Wednesday. I am so excited to have them all together. My mum has not seen them all since January. Happy times - the best. Hugs Anne x

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  5. JoyOctober 28, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    Oh Gracie, litte Rose is beautiful and so nicely cocooned in her lovely blanket and hat. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful family occasion with us all!
    Blessings on all of you and especially baby Rose as she begins life in this happy loving family.
    Love and warm hugs, Joy xo

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  6. Home MeadowsOctober 28, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Congratulations to you and your family Gracie. Your newborn granddaughter is precious in the handmade finery that was made especially for her. Enjoy this special time. Heather

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  7. KrisOctober 28, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Gracie, I was so excited when I read your comment on my post, that I had to rush straight over to see your new baby granddaughter! She is precious!!! Love the cocoon you made for her. What a blessing!!! Congratulations to all!!!
    xo Kris

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  8. MeredithOctober 28, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Oh Gracie she is a delight. I think you have the very best reason of all to celebrate, congrats and welcome beautiful little one.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  9. Teresa KasnerOctober 28, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Oh boy oh boy oh boy! Or should I say, oh GIRL! She is just the healthiest and loveliest baby girl ever! I need to get her 2nd bootie done.. and your cocoon is so cute on her! I hope I get to see her soon so I can hold her. I remember holding her baby sister ahead of her! Keep the photos coming! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  10. BetsyOctober 28, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Gracie!!!!!! Everyone looks so happy, especially YOU! Such a beautiful baby. Rose is welcomed by such a sweet family. I'm sure her big sisters are loving having her home. The cocoon and hat look wonderful. Great job grandma. I'm just so happy for you my friend. Another Grandbaby. There is nothing better on this earth.
    Blessings etsy

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  11. Down by the seaOctober 28, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Congratulations on the arrival of Rose. She looks so cute and all the pictures of all the family are wonderful. I'm glad your hat and cocoon fit and she is already using them. Hope everything is going well.
    Sarah x

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  12. Gillian RoeOctober 28, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Oh Gracie, huge congratulations to you and your family! What a gift to you all Rose is, and what a lucky girl to grow up in such a big family with so much love all around her. x

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  13. Lillie and MossOctober 28, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Awwww...my heart just melted! What a sweetheart!
    Congratulations Gracie, what a wonderful day to celebrate!
    Hugs...Shari!

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  14. Jennifer HaysOctober 28, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    How exciting! Congratulations, I am so happy for you and your family. Rose is beautiful and she looks adorable in the cocoon, like a glow worm. :) I hope everything is going well for them.

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  15. SosaeOctober 28, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Awww...CONGRATULATIONS, Gracie! Yay for your family! Everyone looks so happy... What a blessing... Lots of love your way! xoxoxo Sosae

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  16. aimeeOctober 28, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Beautiful, precious post Gracie! I feel VERY blessed to read about your happy news!
    Blessings to you + yours,
    Aimee
    PS: SO love the new cocoon, hat and blanket!

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  17. Taci simmonsOctober 28, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Congratulations my dear friend Gracie ! They say that if being a mom is a blessing then being a gramma the blessing is doubled.. So I wish your blessing are too many to count with your precious new granddaughter. She is gorgeous ... I hope I can meet her someday :) love the cocoon you finished for her. Just so beautiful :)

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  18. The Well Fed WheelOctober 29, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Beautiful baby!! Beautiful family!! Congratulations to you all! Such happy times....enjoy! :-)

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  19. KristenOctober 29, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Congratulations, Gracie! She's beautiful. :)

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  20. CarolOctober 29, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Welcome to the world beautiful Rose, wishing you a life full of love and happiness.
    Gorgeous photos and I love the cocoon, just perfect.
    What happy times for you and your family.
    Carol xx

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  21. PreetiOctober 29, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Congratulations to you and your family, Gracie!!:) such a cute baby!! She is perfectly warm in her grandma's cocoon !! You are going to have a busy lovely time:)

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  22. AnonymousOctober 30, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    Aww, Gracie she is beautiful and looks so snuggly in her cocoon :) Congratulations to you and the rest of the family on her arrival into the world x x x

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  23. LisaOctober 30, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    She's beautiful!!! What a sweet name for a sweet little lady! And your cocoon is precious! Congratulations to you and your family! :)

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  24. CatherineOctober 30, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    such beautiful, happy family photos. I love those little snuggle sacks for babies. I made one for my grandson but he kept growing, I unpicked the bottom and knitted on several inches twice!

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  25. Annie CholewaOctober 30, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Wonderful, wonderful news Gracie, I am so happy to read of this new little blessing in your family. Welcome to the world sweet Rose x

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  26. JoNovember 1, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    Hey that is great, Congratulations! I came over to your blog especially to see if you had your new grandchild yet and here she is, the beautiful Rose. Your baby gifts look fabulous. Enjoy! Jo x

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  27. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    ME again! Thank. You Gracie for such a kind supportive comment about my hot water bottle and it's story x

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  28. Helen PhilippsNovember 1, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Congratulations to you and your family on the arrival of sweet baby Rose! She is beautiful and looks adorable in the cocoon! Enjoy these lovely early days with your sweet new grand baby, Gracie.
    Sending love.
    Helen x

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  29. Crafty in the MedNovember 1, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Oh! my Gracie how adorable and she looks so snug in her cocoon!!! Beautiful photo of you and Rose.....so sweet!!!
    Happy days!!!!

    keep well

    Amanda :-)

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  30. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    What a precious, lovely baby! Many congratulations. And I must say I think your hairstyle looks very fetching!

    Celebrating the weekend here...

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  31. Bethany CarsonOctober 3, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Stalking through an old post again...ah, what beautiful baby photos! She was (probably still is) adorable. And that "crocheted cocoon" looks like it kept her warm!

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