Amelia's first birthday is quickly approaching and all the planning has begun. We are just doing a small gathering but there are still so many little things that have to be done. We have already bought some presents, but I think that it is always nice to have something that is homemade to give to your child. Something that they can maybe give to their children one day. I decided that I am going to make her a set of soft blocks. I like these because she can't hurt herself or anything else with these and they are so simple to make. You can use any fabric that you want. I just pulled out some scrap fabric and went to town. So far I have two made and plan on making at least 8 more for her. Each one only took about 20 minutes to make. So easy!
Here is what you will need:
For each block: six 4.5" squares - I chose three fabrics per block so 2 of each fabric, thread, poly stuffing for inside the block.
Here is what I did:
After I cut out the squares, I laid them out into a t with alternating fabrics.
I then attached each square together. I placed them right side together and sewed a straight stitch where each one meets.
Once you have sewn the sides together it will look like an inside out block.
Leave a small hole on one seam so that you can put your stuffing in.
After all of your stuffing is in, sew up the hole and you now have a cute block.
You can use different fabric for all of the blocks or make them all the same. I am using all kinds of fabric to make them bright and colorful. Have fun and use what ever fabric you think your child will like. She will love playing with her gift that mommy made just for her!
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