Gifts for Baby Toys, Clothes & Nursery Accents to Make with Love

by O'Sullivan, Joanne

• ISBN13: 9781579903664
• ISBN10: 1579903665
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-06-30
• Publisher: Lark Books

Summary

What better way to shower a baby with love than with a handmade gift? With the 40 beautiful and beautifully illustrated choices here, there's an heirloom-quality, parent-pleasing project for crafters at every skill level. Clothing, blankets, and other sewn articles feature modern, washable fabrics. Try an embellished cotton top, little booties, or an oilcloth bib. Wrap winter newborns in fleece bunting. Stimulate baby's mind with smart toys, like soft blocks, and ease teething pains with a felt rattle. Plus: gift presentation ideas, personalized cards, interesting information on new baby traditions from around the world. The guide to choosing materials, sizing chart for babies up to a year old, and introduction to basic stitches make it all easy. "The author lives in Asheville, NC."

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(3)
BABY GIFT BASICS	9	(12)
THE PROJECTS	21	(87)
Window Dressing Flower Garland	22	(2)
Heart-Felt Booties	24	(1)
Baby Kimono Top with Embroidered Trim	25	(1)
Big, Fun, Soft Baby Blocks and Balls	26	(3)
Royal Treatment Washcloth and Towels	29	(1)
Pretty and Practical Portable Changing Pad	30	(1)
Moon and Stars Cradle Sheet	31	(1)
Star Bright Applique Top	32	(2)
Beaded Baby Booties	34	(2)
Buttercup Fleece Stroller Blanket	36	(1)
One-of-a-Kind Snap Tops	37	(1)
Baby Bee Hooded Towel	38	(2)
Twinkly Star Toy	40	(2)
Just Ducky Toy Tote and Floor Pad	42	(3)
Baby's Best Friend Stuffed Scottie Dog	45	(1)
Four Seasons Felt Activity Book	46	(3)
Dots and Flowers Decoupage Shelf	49	(1)
Good Little Eater Oilcloth Bib	50	(3)
Sweet Little Socks	53	(1)
Vintage Tea-Towel Lavender Sachet	54	(3)
Color-Slice Felt Rattle	57	(1)
Flying Friends Mobile	58	(3)
Nursing and Play Pillow	61	(1)
Good Times Rolling Toy Basket	62	(5)
Elfin Slippers	67	(1)
Little Ladybug Sunhat	68	(3)
Sweetheart Shade	71	(1)
Baby Pixie Hat	72	(3)
Baby Bunting	75	(4)
Fairytale Treasure Chest	79	(1)
Baby's First Counting Book	80	(2)
Snuggle Bunny	82	(3)
Super-Absorbent Diaper Bag Pouch	85	(2)
Toile Keepsake Box	87	(3)
Playful Pony Bookends	90	(3)
Star Attraction Frame	93	(2)
Fleecy Jumper	95	(1)
Fleecy Baby Pants	96	(2)
Changing Table Organizer	98	(3)
Cute-as-A-Button Changing Table Tray	101	(2)
Little Bird Baby Album	103	(5)
Templates	108	(18)
Acknowledgments	126	(1)
Contributing Designers	126	(2)
Index	128