Old Farm Gifts

Handmade gifts by Kathryn, Gayle, Laurel, Melissa and Cherilyn

Showing posts with label baby. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby. Show all posts

Friday, March 26, 2010

Soft Baby Photo Book

This is a padded fabric photo album or book just for baby.  It's a great way for baby to be able to handle, hug and love pictures of his or her family! 

Every time I sit in the rocker with Gracie, she reaches toward the picture of her family that sits on the lamp table by the chair.  I point to her image, then to her parents. She likes to gnaw on the sharp-edged frame, so I tried to imagine a set of photos featuring the princess herself and her parents that would be soft and could be handled roughly or chewed on without hurting her.  I looked on web sites and found some similar to what I had in mind.  Most wanted a lot of money to customize one for me.  The whole project challenged me and I decided to try my hand at making one.  I have finished two - I mentioned that I had lots of babies in the family - and am thinking about the third.  It gets easier each time because I have also created a pattern to follow that would be helpful to others who would like to try their hand at it.  It has taken me days to put that together, edit it, add pictures and clarify instructions, so I am charging $6.00 for it.  This project is very satisfying creatively.  You can make yours entirely different from anyone else's. 

If you want me to make one for you, you would need to send me 10 pictures that would be sewn into the book (not reusable after) and payment.  I also need to know the information you want on the front and possibly inside the book.  Choose a color, but the fabric design is up to me.
I need two weeks to put it together, mainly because I tend Gracie every other day.  The price is $35 plus shipping.  (See shipping page.)
                                                                                  
Pattern price is $6.00

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Friday, February 12, 2010

Burps and Bibs

Having three new babies in our family (extended) this year, I have found that I love to make bibs with coordinating burp cloths.  If you would like a handmade gift for that baby shower, but don't have time or inclination to make it, just contact me.
The burps match the bibs or coordinate.  They are made of cloth diapers with fabric trim to match.  The bibs can be embroidered with a design of various baby items and/or a name.  The Little Lamb bib also has a black lamb appliqued on it.  The bibs have a large snap fastener rather than scratchy Velcro.  Colors and themes made to order.  Fabric is cotton or flannel.  Train fabric is cotton.  A layer of batting prevents drippy chins from leaking onto clothing.  Choose small for birth to 6 months or medium for 6 months to 18 months.

Prices: Plain reversible bib and burp $8.00
           Bib embroidered on one side and burp $12.00
           Bib embroidered on both sides and burp $14.00   
Order by calling:
801-544-2466 or
email:
kat.sewfun@gmail.com