Today I’m reposting an oldie but a goodie…. the very first big, complicated sewing project I tackled when I first became a mother. I made this quiet book eight years ago for my little baby who is turning nine in a few weeks. I am going to have a nine year old! Ack!
But enough reminiscing.
First page: an artist’s palette. Each of the colors snaps onto the palette. It’s a matching game.
Comments & Reviews
Heather P says
This is SO awesome! I would love to have a book like this when I have children! Great job!
Jennifer {The Craft Patch} says
Thanks, Heather!
Jeanine says
Wow, I can't believe I haven't seen this on Pinterest yet – I just pinned it for ya! This is really spectacular…I'm so impressed! This would also be a good chance to practice some sewing skills like zippers. I would probably change a couple of things, being that we are a non-religious family, but the piggy bank is a good idea nonetheless. Beautifully done! And yes, I love that scalloped water edge! A lot of this seems self explanatory, but did you have any sections you felt could be spelled out to a newer sewer like myself?
Jennifer {The Craft Patch} says
My only suggestion would be to line every page with stiff iron-on interfacing. It keeps the fabric from puckering when you do all of the zig zag stitching on the edges of shapes. You will learn the most by doing, so I say give it a try!
Mary G says
Wow – that is one of the best books I have seen yet and not as bulky or cumbersome as some tend to get – good job!
Jennifer says
Thank you so much! It sure has been fun for my kids.
Gwen Hacking says
Can we get the pattern from somewhere?
Jennifer says
I’m so sorry, I don’t currently have a pattern made up for this project. I made it way back in 2006.