Want to learn: Sewing

I wish I was a better seamstress. Did I say better? I should have said "I wish I was a seamstress!" When a person can sew, the sky is the limit. I have a baby shower to go to this Saturday and I would so love to take something crafty and homemade. Like one of these items for example:

A burp cloth tutorial from Sew Take a Hike or this diaper changing pad
Embroidered onesies from Pleasant View Schoolhouse.
Crocheted-Edge Blanket from SewChic (I could do this with a store bought blanket--which might be what I end up doing.)

There are so many cute baby gift ideas out there. I'd better stop looking before I border on envy. I'll try to post a picture of what I come up with. The shower is in 4 days, so I better get moving!