Many of you know that I love Christmas.  The family memories we share in our home brings us closer together as each year passes.  During our journey of life there are special Christmas momentos that we hold dear to us.  We take them out of the wrappings in storage with tender care.  Warm feelings and love overcome us as we reminisce.

Last year I had a younger sister of a brother come to me asking, if I could replicate a childhood Christmas stocking for him.  His mother had accidentally lost the stocking during a move.  I posted this touching story along with the pictures below in December 2015.

This year a very special friend came to me with her childhood Christmas stocking and asked if I could replicate it.  She wanted ten of them made in various Christmas colors to give to family members as gifts.  Here is her precious stocking made with love. Can you imagine her as a child receiving this stocking?  I can imagine her being wide-eyed and excited as removes each item from within.

Here are three of the ten that I have finished, missing are just the names that will be embroidered on them.  After re-creating the basic pattern, I added a touch of embellishment to bring a little character so each recipient will know it is their special stocking.

The best gift I can give during this Christmas season is helping to re-create those special momentos to help pass along family traditions.  Merry Christmas Patricia! ~ Robin

Happy Halloween from Nesting By Robin to you!  Wishing for you a fun trick or treating day with family, friends, ghouls and ghosts. ~ Robin

NBR has opened the Christmas Shoppe for a sneek peek.  As things are being made they will be added to the shoppe during the season.

Need a special gift?  NBR is currently accepting orders up to December 15th.  Don’t wait, the days are creeping by quickly! ~ Robin (I love Christmas!)

God’s perfect plans always comes to fruition.  Remember Honey from my last post?  She was a great inspiration for me.

Three weeks later my daughter and I was at a craft festival and we met a Thirty-one representative, Amber.  I love this woman’s heart.  She didn’t try to take me away from the representative I support.  She just let us browse and explain the new Fall and Christmas items that were available.

As we were browsing, I noticed a sign that was displayed on her table along with a few thermal totes surrounding it.  Amber was standing next to me and I started to share the story of Honey.  After listening to her,  I also wanted to share Amber’s story and asked if I could.  She immediately said, “Yes!”  God had inspired her to create an opportunity to help new parents that has a newborn baby in NICU.  Through her business she has created and offers for any whom are interested, to be a sponsor by purchasing a NICU Welcome Bag.  These totes will be given to the parents of these precious babies.  Amber does this as a love gift.

Don’t you just love her heart?  Because of Amber’s thoughtful inspiration, through Nesting By Robin, I will donate a preemie hat as an essential item to be placed in the tote.  So please help support Amber’s cause, there’s a family that will appreciate this gift of love. ~ Robin

A few days ago I posted a Preemie Set (on FB) that was ordered to be made for a very special little girl.  She is known as Honey by her loving family.  Honey had to reach a weight goal before she could wear clothing.  My client asked me to make her first ensemble as a gift to wear when she reached her goal.

Drum roll please!

  Meet Honey modeling her princess ensemble!

Princess Set Preemie, Newborn, – 12 mos Price: $50

Isn’t she a beautiful princess?

Honey will remain in the hospital for another four weeks before she can come home.  My client has ordered her “Coming Home” ensemble.  This is just too much fun to make her wardrobe!  With Mommy’s blessing, my client and I will show pictures of the “big day”.

Happy Labor Day with blessings ~ Robin

We all know the month of August is still considered summer on the calendar.  However with the colleges, senior and middle schools, it is football season.  These young athletes have been practicing daily to prepare for the 2016 season. The first game kicks off in a couple of weeks.

We the fans are also preparing for the first game.  Here in the south we will be tolerating extreme high temperatures.  But that heat of the day will not deter us from wearing our spirit wear to root on our favorite team in the stands.  Pictured below NBR has the perfect hat that can be made in any team color for your local, collegiate or professional football team.  What a great way to show support for your Number 1 team!

Football Team Hats

Comes in Toddler to Adults sizes    Price: $25

Are you ready for some football?!!!  Let NBR help you get ready in style! ~ Robin

Last night at Fayetteville After Five was a fun-filled night!  A big shout out to Fayetteville Arts Council, Dogwood Festival Committee and the entire downtown businesses.  Please allow me to give a small recap of the evening festivities.  There was music of all types on the street corners.  Several dance teams dancing from a variety of cultures, they were absolutely beautiful.  Talented local artists showing their works of art to the community.  Fairies of all types walking the streets and being apart of a scavenger hunt for children.  Local businesses doing their part to be apart of the celebration.  Ohhh…the food smells wafting the air.  Mmmm…still can smell them.  The tremendous heat of the day did not deter the energized downtown celebration.

I never know who will stop by and share at NBR’s tent. What I do know, that it is fun for me.  Fayetteville Police officers John and Randy stopped by, we had a great visit.  Lots of laughs.  They were walking the streets keeping everyone safe…big thank you for your service.  Previous clients stopped by…so good to see you!  However interestingly, several men stopped by and asked if I could make special wreaths for their front doors, (ladies there are some handsome single men available!).  My last customer for the evening, Alex stopped by asking about making a military wreath, (he wasn’t the only one requesting for one last night).  What I remember about him was that bright smile.  Lolita and her friend stopped by, loved working with them and giving ideas.  Darlene was a delight…loved sharing with her.  Teenagers playing Pokemon Go were so much fun!  I loved their spirit.  Many families stopped by, some new to the community…welcome to Fayetteville!

After the tearing down and packing up the cars, my hubby, daughter, special friend and I walked down to Festival Park to hear a band play their hearts out for an Eagles Tribute.  They did a fantastic job!  Lots of smiles, dancing and cheers during their performance. I look a little withered from working in the heat, but it didn’t matter we had a great time!

Finally, I want to thank my daughter for helping me set up and tear down the tent.  She is  my greatest support.  Thank you to my hubby for the pictures and support, he is my love and my rock!  Sharon, love you!  Not last or least, many thanks to David Sattlemeyer from Patriot Century 21 Real Estate for sharing his store front.  I am known as Mom to all of the agents and I love each and everyone.  They are a wonderful extended family!

Until the next post, may God bless all of you! ~ Robin

Yesterday I posted on NBR’s Facebook page a picture of a couple of little helpers.  They were helping me put together gift baskets for a local business here in town.  It was getting close to bedtime for these little ones and we began picking up toys when we realized Mr. Zebra finger puppet was missing.  As you can imagine, the family search party began.  You have to have all five finger puppets to sing Papa, Mommy, Avery, Aubrey and Amber finger!  We searched and searched the house and couldn’t find Mr. Zebra.  Distress was filling the air quickly.  We comforted our little helper and finally she went to sleep.

I sat down and began wrapping the gift baskets we had been working on earlier in the day.  My mind was still dwelling on Mr. Zebra when I recalled that Mr. Tiger, Mr. Giraffe, Mr. Monkey and Mr. Elephant were scattered around the baskets.  Could it be possible?  No…I have two wrapped and bowed!  I reached in the current basket I was working on and to my delight nestled in the paper shred was … Mr. Zebra!  Happy days!  Little helper will be very excited in the morning!  I love toddler world!

Happy Nesting! ~ Robin

A couple of days ago I had posted on NBR’s Facebook page that I was curious with the latest craze in the crochet world, crochet slippers made with flip flops.  As promised I finished a pair and posted pictures below.

Crochet Flip Flop Slippers (S,M,L sizes) $10 per pair

The crocheted piece of the slippers is made with 100% soft cotton. I have to admit they are lightweight and very comfortable.  These will make a great stocking stuffer for Christmas! Order a few in various sizes and colors for that last minute gift.  They come in adult and children sizes.  Prices:  $10 for Adult  $7 for children.  I will definitely have a few available for sale at Fourth Friday coming up in July.

Now for my fellow crocheters.  The pattern is from Make And Do Crew.  Here is the link for your convenience.  http://makeanddocrew.com/free-crochet-slippers-pattern-flip-flops-sole/.

These are my thoughts regarding the pattern.  The designer/pattern uses a size 9-10 (women’s) flip flop from Walmart.  I am using flip flops from Michael’s ($1/pair), women’s  S (6-7), M (8-9) and L (10-11).  Pictured is a size small.  I marked off 53 holes (stitches) 1/3″ apart and 1/4″ from the edge of the flip flop around.  The slipper came out great and snugs the foot.  I haven’t calculated the number in the size M or L, however will use the same gauge/measurements stated above.  The holes on the bottom of the slippers were nagging me.  It didn’t look finished to sell.  So I cut the stems completely off the round pieces and hot glued them back onto the bottom of the flip flop.

Have fun nesting ~ Robin