From my heart and soul

I have a friend who recently adopted one of the cutest little boys ever from Korea. I've had a heart for adoption since elementary school as well and my hus and I talk about it often. My cousin has also adopted 3 children of her own and is the most beautiful mother and has the most beautiful family ever. It's an awesome calling and it deserves a lot of love from your "heart and soul."

When this particular little boy got adopted they had a coming home celebration that included an airport fanfare with a few posters that read "born in my heart and seoul:" (Seoul, Korea). So I decided to stick with that theme for his first birthday present. I knew that he would get a lot of clothes and toys...and his parents have already spoiled this little one with TonS of goodies and even his first Ferrari to match his daddy's so ~ I gifted him a quilt to keep him warm and bundled along with one of my favorite gifts to give: a personalized hoodie towel. These gifts were simple but I hope that it's a daily warmth and cuddle from us. He has a doggy of his own so I decided to go with a doggy theme.

Close up. It took 7 fabrics. 18 6 1/2"x6 1/2" squres, 1 18x20piece, boarder fabric and one large backing flannel fabric.

Entire blanket. Wish I took a picture of the corresponding piece on the back.

All wrapped and ready to go.

I love giving home made gifts because I know it's one of a kind. I always worry that people might think that it's cheesy or not significant but I put in my effort because it was worth it. :)