Monday, March 19, 2012

Sew so-so………………

 

There was a time when I use to sew….a lot!  Not anymore, now once in a while, I do some easy straight stitch stuff like pillows or curtains!  I love what I see other’s doing…..quilting, free stitching, hand stitching, cute stuff. 

Occasionally, I think I should join in, actually…….it seems I have!

I’ve jumped in with both feet.  I am making a book with fabric….that not only requires sewing but quilting, free stitching, hand stitching, and if I say so myself, cute stuff.

I can tell you I love the end product…..it’s the process I’m not so sure about!

IMG_2075 The cover of Lucy’s book, she turns two the end of April….I think she’ll like this.

IMG_2079 The first two pages….one is a color teaching tool and the other side is all about numbers.

IMG_2077This little cutie is Lucy…the hat’s on the right have Velcro on the back so little finger’s can remove them and put them on top of Lucy’s head….like this….

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There is still much to be done.  I need to sew the pages together and two pages are yet to be designed and made. 

I think Lucy will like the book and that’s what counts.  I  think Grandma has had more than a little fun making, too……..even tho’ she won’t stop grumbling about how much she doesn’t like to sew.

7 comments:

elle said...

This is really an excellent book for a lovely little girl! How many hats does Grandma wear???

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

What an adorable book, and a super concept. I especially like the concept of the hats. Very nicely done. So now you can stop grumbling (GRIN).

Julie said...

OMG...what a gorgeous hand crafted book!!! So sweet and fun! She will LOVE it. Keep sewing!!! I am like you too...I hate machine sewing...but hand sewing is good, though, right??? You sure make it fun!!!

Dianne said...

so cute!! I especially love the hat tree...a great idea. Colors & counting will be terrific practice. My two-yr-old granddaughter pretends to count: "one, two, free, fo, nineteen!" isn't that a hoot?

Sheila said...

What a beautiful book! I love it, and I'm sure Lucy will too. (Love her name, by the way). What a nice Grandma you are! :)

Sheila said...

What a beautiful book! I love it, and I'm sure Lucy will too. (Love her name, by the way). What a nice Grandma you are! :)

Halle said...

Adorable!! What an awesomely creative Grandma!!