This is the project that got me through the winter of 2013-14, one of the snowiest in Twin Cities history. My niecey girl had arrived the previous October, and I learned to stitch so I could make this baby book for her. Its pages are made of felt, and the book feels good in your hands. I don’t know how many Wild games I heard from my spot on the couch while my man actually watched the action.
My stitching lessons came from an online class I took from The Brave Girls Club. Go immediately to this site for artistic inspiration and sisterly soul searching. I found the wonderful felt-book pattern in Sew Liberated by Meg MceElwee. Some of the page designs came straight out of her tutorial, and some I created just for my niece.
Very nice project. I am in love with needle arts, fabrics, fibers, etc. I always enjoy seeing fresh, new creations. Great project.
They are so cute Suzi (can I call you that?)! My favorite is the brothers. 🙂 By the way, I nominated you the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award! You could read it here: https://thestrangeher.wordpress.com/2015/01/17/sisterhood-award/
Wow, thanks so much! This means a lot to me. And what a great way to encourage women for getting their voices out into the world. I’ll work on a post soon. 🙂
Love this. She’s a lucky girl to have an aunt like you put so much love and time into this! ~Elle
This is such a special and beautiful gift! Makes me want to get out the handicrafts box and stitch something for my own daughter 🙂
Go for it, Peggy! Stitching can be such a wonderfully portable project. I bought a few zippered pouches at the Target “Dollar Spot.” One keeps a handful of embroidery threads, and another holds my tiny scissors. I like to keep a craft bag with some felt, a small embroider. On-the-go project time!
Oh Suzi, I nearly cried looking at this book you made. I know you told me about it, but I hadn’t seen it yet.
She’s a special niece. I hope one day when she’s old enough, she’ll know how much love I put in to that for her. I need to make something else for her soon. So glad you got to see it, Ellen!