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Tackle It Tuesday

22nd April 2008

Tackle It Tuesday

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Tackle It Tuesday Meme

I was asked by one of my readers to create something for her child that will soon be turning 1. Besides creating fleece blankets, I hadn’t really done anything for young children, so this was a challenge for me and I took it on whole heartedly.

I began my using what I know and the working with the supplies I all ready possessed. I love working with fabric, so the project I came up with was pieced fabric blocks. These are about 2 1/2 in. square and can be embroidered with letters or small designs. I love using all the brighter colored fabrics for kids. These are stuffed with polyfill and are washable.

What do you think?

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  1. 1 On April 22nd, 2008, Karen said:

    I love them! Were they very hard to make?

    Karen’s last blog post..By: Colleen

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 10:46 am

  2. 2 On April 22nd, 2008, Les said:

    Nice Job! I did some similar to these for my daughter (a million years ago, now, it seems like!), adding small child-proof empty plastic bottles half-full of “rattly” stuff - rice, buttons, bells. They were a fun project and she loved them.

    Les’s last blog post..Mein Kluben! Mein Kluben!

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 10:50 am

  3. 3 On April 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    Karen - They were really simple to make, even the embroidery was done on my machine. The most difficult part is hand sewing the last piece closed. It’s only difficult for me because I don’t like to hand sew! :-D

    Les - I do think these blocks could be stuffed with just about anything!

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 10:55 am

  4. 4 On April 22nd, 2008, Jennifer Robin said:

    I think they’re great! I really like the idea of adding rattly stuff in them too. Perfect grandkid toys!

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 11:35 am

  5. 5 On April 22nd, 2008, Robin said:

    These are so cute….

    Good Job

    Robin@heartofwisdom.com’s last blog post..Homeschooling During Illness

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 11:44 am

  6. 6 On April 22nd, 2008, feefifoto said:

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE these, especially since my daughter’s name is Isabelle, spelled exactly the way you have it. If she weren’t too old for these I’d take them off your hands. What an outstanding idea.

    feefifoto’s last blog post..Gifts For Customers

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 1:04 pm

  7. 7 On April 22nd, 2008, Ada said:

    How cute, that little one is sure to have a blast with the different colors and textures.

    Ada’s last blog post..For the gourmet mom

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 1:38 pm

  8. 8 On April 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    Robin - Thanks! These were fun to make, in fact, I enjoyed it so much, I’ll probably be making more. :0D

    Thanks Ada - I think the bright colors are what make kids crafts so much fun!

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 2:16 pm

  9. 9 On April 22nd, 2008, Mike New said:

    Those are pretty sweet! It looks like it took a pretty good amount of time to complete.

    Mike New’s last blog post..Giants Win Third Straight! Beat Cardinals 5-1!

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 2:35 pm

  10. 10 On April 22nd, 2008, Chris said:

    My son had similar ones, however they were black white and red and hung above his crib; a mobile. It was his fav!

    Chris’s last blog post..what ta do

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 2:44 pm

  11. 11 On April 22nd, 2008, Nissa said:

    Those are fantastic!! Soft blocks like those can sell for a lot, and I haven’t seen any as beautiful as those. Your embroidery is so cool. I think you’ll get your money’s worth from that machine!

    Nissa’s last blog post..Not one of the cool kids, I guess…

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 2:54 pm

  12. 12 On April 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    Chris - I think I’ve seen that same mobile! I know when my daughter was born (she’s 12), red,black & white was the big thing in baby toys.

    Thanks Nissa! I really had fun making these blocks, I’m hoping to start selling them!

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 4:07 pm

  13. 13 On April 22nd, 2008, The Apron Queen said:

    You’re tackling some awesome stuff! Not me. I’m just tackling the sand in my shorts! :D Do stop by anyway!

    For your daily dose of vintage goodness & a bit of silliness, stop by Confessions of an Apron Queen, the home of Vintage Thingies Thursdays.

    The Apron Queen’s last blog post..Tackle It Tuesday: Enchanted Sunflower Forest

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 5:41 pm

  14. 14 On April 22nd, 2008, Forest Parks said:

    I think these are fantastic. They have a cool professional look but not something you would buy from a bulk retailer. I would imagine these would cost a lot of money from a specialist hi end store!

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 6:04 pm

  15. 15 On April 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    I just love the name Isabelle! It’s so very pretty! :-D

    Mike - Actually, they don’t take too long once I get going. I do a little production line. My daughter stuffed them for me to help.

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 7:59 pm

  16. 16 On April 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    Thanks Nissa! I’m trying to figure out how much to sell them for, I really don’t know.

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 8:01 pm

  17. 17 On April 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    Looking at those beach photos, I wouldn’t mind trading my sewing for some sand in my shorts! (at least temporarily!)

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 8:14 pm

  18. 18 On April 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    Forest - Thanks! I’m hoping to sell these, just trying to figure a price.

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 8:15 pm

  19. 19 On April 22nd, 2008, Ellen said:

    Awesome!!!I am so impressed! This could easily be a niche for you.

    Ellen’s last blog post..Entrecard Drops

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 9:29 pm

  20. 20 On April 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    Ellen - I’m thinking the same thing. I know I will continue to make bags, but I’m looking at a whole new market, kids! :-D

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 9:45 pm

  21. 21 On April 22nd, 2008, Mrs. Mecomber said:

    Wow!!!!! You really ARE the Sewing Mom! Those blocks are beautiful!!!!

    Mrs. Mecomber’s last blog post..Growing Challenge: Little Sprouts

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 9:52 pm

  22. 22 On April 22nd, 2008, amydeanne said:

    those are too cute! i love’em!

    amydeanne’s last blog post..Word filled Wednesday - Look to the Lord

    posted on April 22nd, 2008 at 11:12 pm

  23. 23 On April 23rd, 2008, lynne said:

    Mrs. Mecomber - Thanks! I am trying very hard to live up to my name! :-D

    AmyDeanne - Thanks! I’m happy to have sewing as my outlet and these were really fun to make.

    posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 1:03 pm

  24. 24 On April 25th, 2008, Cindi - Moomettesgram said:

    Hi ~ I’ve been following your blog & you have some lovely items! Thanks for sharing all the great posts! I was looking for an e-mail for you, as I’d be interested in knowing if you drop-ship! I’d love to carry some items in my Shoppes site!

    Cindi - Moomettesgram’s last blog post..Introducing my New Blog ~ Moomette’s Mama Mentor ~ Personal Musings

    posted on April 25th, 2008 at 8:51 am

  25. 25 On April 25th, 2008, lynne said:

    Cindi - I have not been involved with drop-shipping, but I’d certainly be interested in talking with you about it. You can respond to this email or sewingmom1(at)aol(dot)com
    Thanks!

    posted on April 25th, 2008 at 9:28 am

  26. 26 On April 25th, 2008, Sarah said:

    I can’t wait to see Isabelle’s face when she sees these! She is going to love them and I love the fact that they unique to her! :D

    Thanks a million for making them!

    Sarah xoxox

    Sarah’s last blog post..Plurals and Possessives

    posted on April 25th, 2008 at 9:45 am

  27. 27 On April 25th, 2008, lynne said:

    Sarah - I really enjoyed making the blocks and hope Isabelle (and you) and enjoy them just as much! I shipped them out on Wednesday, hopefully it won’t take too long for you to receive them.

    posted on April 25th, 2008 at 10:21 am

  28. 28 On April 25th, 2008, Sarah said:

    I can’t wait to get them! I’ll let you know when they arrive! I have a post on my other blog about them!

    http://www.parentingknowitalls.com

    Sarah xoxox

    Sarah’s last blog post..Plurals and Possessives

    posted on April 25th, 2008 at 10:23 am

  29. 29 On May 4th, 2008, renee - 21st Century Parenting said:

    super cute! i should try something like this! does your machine have a special setting to do the embroidery lettering?

    renee - 21st Century Parenting’s last blog post..Friday Fun Finds - Odds & Ends

    posted on May 4th, 2008 at 7:08 pm

  30. 30 On May 5th, 2008, lynne said:

    Renee- Thanks! Yes, I do have an embroidery sewing machine. The letters I embroidered on these particular blocks I designed in my computer software and transferred to my sewing machine.

    posted on May 5th, 2008 at 8:27 am

  31. 31 On May 5th, 2008, Sarah said:

    I got them through the post the other day!

    They are simply wonderful and I just know that Isabelle is going to love them!

    I love the bag as well!

    Thanks a million!

    Sarah xoxox

    http://www.copywritingtipsandideas.com

    Sarah’s last blog post..Plurals and Possessives

    posted on May 5th, 2008 at 1:17 pm

  32. 32 On May 5th, 2008, lynne said:

    Sarah - I’m so happy that you’re happy! I truly enjoyed making the blocks, they were so much fun. That bag is still my absolute favorite, and, it’s the only one of its kind, I’ve yet to make another one! I’m so glad you received it and hope you enjoy it.

    Lynne

    posted on May 5th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

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