Soft blocks for baby
October 25th, 2008
E adores these blocks that I made her this summer. The colors intrigue her eyes, while her little hands explore the texture of the fabric. Most recently, she’s started knocking over the block towers I build. Then she smiles at me as if to say, “See, Mom, I’ve got skills!”
The blocks were easy enough to make. I cut two inch craft foam into blocks and scavenged for cute fabric. Each block required six, 2.5 in. fabric squares. I sewed the pieces together inside out, except for the last seam. (I made a demo block out of ugly fabric to determine the seam allowance.) After sewing all but one side together, I turned my creation inside out, inserted a foam block, and hand-stitched the block closed.
October 25th, 2008 at 8:48 am
And I recognize some of the fabric! :-) The blue dotted swiss with roses and the green with orange and yellow flowers. I made things for you girls with that fabric…. but I can’t remember what…
October 27th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Oh I love them!!! :) For some reason, I get all intimidated around a sewing machine, so maybe I can even hand-stitch the fabric squares together? Or maybe I just have to get over my irrational fear of sewing machines… ha! I’ve started making the birds for my bird mobile and will post pics soon.
October 27th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Lyla loves hers too, thanks for the gift!
October 27th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Love the idea!
October 28th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Ah thanks for posting that Bethany… I noticed those in another picture you had up of E and thought they were really cool. I’m inspired now :) Thank you!
December 10th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Bethany these are great!! I think I might have to give them a try… when I get some free time :-)