Monday, September 29, 2008

Fabric Building Blocks

A few weeks ago, I bought Amy Butler's new book Little Stitches for Little Ones and it is bursting with great sewing ideas for some super cute baby items. Since several of my friends have/are having babies, I've been inspired to get to work and make some of the projects inside.

I've got to give my mother-in-law a special shout out for helping me cut the foam for the blocks this weekend with her electric carving knife. She's got the goods!

The pattern called for 9 blocks, but I didn't want to overdo it, so I just made four. Aren't they the cutest blocks you can even imagine? I think so too!

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16 comments:

  1. AmySeptember 29, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    Electric carving knife? Really? Hmmm. That is clever. The blocks are adorable. How big are they? Oooooh. I know a one year old who would love those... I might have to copy you.

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  2. amylouwhosewsSeptember 29, 2008 at 10:22 AM

    When I worked at the fabric store that's what we had on hand to cut the foam. Those turned out so cute.

    Do you like the book? I have a gift card to Borders and I was thinking that a sewing book would be a good way to use it. Any recommendations?

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  3. affectioknit2September 29, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    They are the cutest blocks - I love the fabric!

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  4. MelissaSeptember 29, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    These are so cute, I would play with them! And...mark me down for two throw pillows in that fabric, please. :)

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  5. Amy and AndrewSeptember 29, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    Fabulous idea! I love them! I think it would be great as a parent to be able to choose how your children's toys look. I mean, if you're going to have blocks laying around, they might as well look cool!

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  6. KirstenSeptember 29, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    those are so cute! do you take orders? i need some pillows! =)

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  7. THE ISAZASSeptember 29, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    These are awesome! You have the greatest taste in fabric!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    I love them!!! So cute and cool. You are amazing! Love you.

    Annika

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2008 at 7:49 AM

    Fantastic! I'm going to make those for my nephews. I wonder if anyone I know has an electric carving knife?

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    Whichever child gets these is very lucky. Glad you found something out of the book to make. I love the little turtle (I think it's in that book).

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  11. The Blonde DuckSeptember 30, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    Those are so cute!

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  12. ShaletSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:58 PM

    Oh my - those are adorable! I love them!

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  13. JessicaOctober 1, 2008 at 7:26 PM

    These just might be loads of fun in my classroom!

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  14. JulieOctober 8, 2008 at 1:36 PM

    Those are great! You did a fantastic job! I have been looking at tutorials for blocks recently, since just like you, quite a few of my relatives and friends are expecting little ones.

    I'll have to go and check her book out. I have In Stitches and just love it!

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  15. KarenDecember 19, 2008 at 7:03 PM

    This might have to be another project that I attempt. I love the fabric on these. You are quite talented!

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