Showing posts with label baby shower. Show all posts
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12/25/2011

Martingale & Company That Patchwork Place-Even More Quilts For Baby Review

Martingale and Company That Patchwork Place-Even More Quilts For Baby
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I bought this book one month ago and the first thing I did was read all the intro stuff about supplies, rotary cutting, etc. After looking at all the patterns and pictures, I knew I had the courage to break away from the normal pastel, pale baby quilts that the ladies of my family produce and that's just what I did. I bought a bunch of supplies and fabric for my first two quilts. The first one took 4.5 hours, and that included machine quilting it (noone in my family does that) and binding it (instead of turning it out like most of my family does). I was thrilled. The next (which was bigger) took about 6.5 hours. They were bright and bold and I've never been more excited about anything. If I (and all I know about sewing is how to do the basics for mending and such) can take this book and make two quilts in 11 hours, anyone can do it! The third, which I doubled the pattern for a toddler, took about 20 hours and I love it! This book is the best!! And I bought another one of hers, too.

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Combine traditional blocks with fun, colorful prints to create quick quilts for baby! Bestselling author Ursula Reikes is back with an all-new collection of bright, cheerful quilt patterns that are so simple, even beginners can stitch up a quilt top in a weekend or less--no previous quilting experience required! Includes:• Step-by-step directions for 20 cuddly baby quilts, each ideal for quilters with little time to spare • Two colorways featured for each pattern, including soft pastels and bold, bright fabrics, so you can be confident about color before making the first cut • Rotary cutting guidelines, speedy piecing techniques, and complete finishing instructions for each project

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12/11/2011

Daisy Kingdom Easy Cut and Sew Nursery Soft Story Book Kit, Safari Tots Review

Daisy Kingdom Easy Cut and Sew Nursery Soft Story Book Kit, Safari Tots
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My friend purchased and made this item, and it is terrific.
Despite being a novice sewer she did a great job, and she said it was very easy to make. The pattern is laid out on one large sheet and you cut out each "page" from the cover and batting (supplied). Each step is clearly outlined and a basic knowledge of sewing terminology is all you need. You dont' even need a machine, it can be done by hand if you wish.
You can ramp it up by adding piping or rickrack to the edges, decorating with buttons and bows or similar, or using decorative stitches on the seamlines. You could even add a bit of a quilting effect by stitching around figures in a matching color thread.
Two things she mentioned:
1. The "pages" are not straight on the pattern and it bugged her a little that this resulted in pages not quite matching. (The edge of each page is colored, and where the color ends and the neutral background of the backing fabric begins is supposed to be the sewing line, so you only see color when the pages are together. Doesn't work so well if the line is "off".)
2. The instructions tell you not to wash the fabric before sewing, but to wash the finished book. However, she says that she cannot get the wrinkles out despite multiple ironings. You may want to press the fabric (use a pressing cloth) before sewing, just to get it wrinkle-free.
However, if you consider that this is supposed to be a baby's book, minor details like these are not a problem and the end result is a large, sturdy book that can be read, chewed, scrunched, dribbled on, and washed as much as you (or the baby) desires.
Would make fantastic baby shower or baby birthday/Christmas gifts.
I've got a few baby showers coming up. Guess what they're getting?

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Daisy Kingdom Soft Story Book Kit from Springs Creative. You and your child will enjoy taking a journey with Safari Tots with this soft story book. Kit contains fabric and instructions to make 1 soft story book. Thread not included. Not sold as a finished item. Machine wash cold with like colors. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low. Remove promptly.

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