besides trying to figure out what she has just put in her mouth now, but I also love that feeling when I get to see her enjoy a toy that I made for her. One toy that she goes crazy for are her fabric blocks. They are one of the simplest things to make... well maybe not as simple as ordering from Pottery Barn, but you get the idea :)..
All of you out there that are stillll thinking that you can't sew, then this project is for you... seriously. All you need to do it is cut out 6 squares of fabric, they can all be the same or all different. The best way to sew them together is to make a "T", having 4 squares in a row with one square on the left AND right of the second square in the row.... like a "t".When the row is sewn together then sew one of the extended squares to the completed row ,
this will be when it starts to take it's 3D form... it should have all cubed sides except for the top one, which should still be flapped open. The cube should be inside out still. Sew the last square to the cube, sew all sides but one. When you only have that last sideleft, flip the cube correct side out, stuff the cube with stuffing and a bell if you want it to jiggle, then hand stitch the last edge and now you have a homemade fabric block for your baby :)You can really spice these up with adding bells inside, putting numbers and letter on the outside, or adding little tags to the edges for baby to play with.... you could really let your imagination run wild.
I really enjoy making toys and clothes for my little one too - I just wish I had more time in my day to do it!
ReplyDeleteI had never really thought about how easy those would be to make.
ReplyDeleteI admit that I have never tried to sew anything. But, if I have another baby, I think I'll give this a try.
ReplyDeleteGirl, I need some of your craftiness to rub off on me!
ReplyDeleteCute idea!
ReplyDeleteThese are very nice - I did some plastic canvas blocks for my daughter because with 3 Ms in her name, I knew we'd never find a set that would allow her to spell her full name. (That always annoyed me when I was a kid.) But the plastic canvas is definitely for an older child, not a baby.
ReplyDeleteI bet she goes wild for little blocks! What a great idea!!!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love this! I'm definitely going to give it a try - what a great idea for baby gifts, too! :o)
ReplyDeleteThis is really a great project! I may have to take a trip to the fabric store today! ;)
ReplyDeleteI like these! Your are a craft queen!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea! I like to make stuff for my girls, but have never made blocks - didn't even think of it. I've made taggie blankets, hooded towels, etc.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, thanks for visiting my blog! My best friend that I linked to in my last post lives in Alaska too - you should check her out, as she has a little guy who looks to be the same age as your sweet Lucy!
Hey! how r u? It's funny that we are in the same ward, yet we havn't really had time to talk and catch up! I love your blog, your so creative and funny with your posts. We should get together sometime!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea. And they can throw them without hurting anything or anyone. Wish I still had little ones so I could use some of your clever ideas.
ReplyDeletei know you said it was easy friend, but you mentioned sewing. and well i haven't done that since home ec class in seventh grade.
ReplyDeleteone day maybe you can come to kansas and teach me how to sew?
Thanks! Definitely one to put in my "to do" file!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great idea! I am loving your blog!
ReplyDeleteYeah! I just got my sewing machine fixed, I'll have to try these out! Love your blog by the way, I just put you in my reader!
ReplyDeleteNow there's a great baby shower gift!
ReplyDeleteyou make me want to take up sewing! Don't think it will ever happen...but I love the things you come up with!
ReplyDeleteOh, I want to make that for my sister-in-law! Do kids like playing with them? What ages are good for them?
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this. I am planning on trying this for a baby shower gift, to spell out the baby's name. I LOVE your puzzle idea with the monkey though--I may have to try something like that.
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