Sew Modern Baby - 19 Projects to Sew from Cuddly Sleepers to Stimulating Toys
By Angela Yosten
C&T Publishing / Stash Books | October 2013 | ISBN-10: 1607057352 | PDF | 144 pages | 49.6 mb
http://www.amazon.com/Sew-Modern-Baby-Projects-Stimulating/dp/1607057352
The arrival of a new baby brings about so many new emotions and experiences. A mother and child develop a bond like no other. No matter how many kids you have, whether one or twenty, each mother-child relationship is unique.
Vision is one of the most important senses we use in learning, but it is one of the slowest senses to develop. When an infant is born, the number of colors and shapes he or she can see is limited. Researchers believe that after black and white, red is the first color a baby can see. That is followed by orange, yellow, green, and finally blue.
The projects presented in this book were designed with exactly this in mind. High-contrast colors and simple shapes are used to help with brain stimulation and the development of a newborn. Natural linen elements are also used to create an heirloom quality to the projects, so they can be passed down through generations. Other fun developmental tools used in the projects include squeakers and rattles for developing the sense of hearing.
About the Author
As a young girl, Angela was influenced by so many talented people. While her mother taught her how to sew and encouraged all things arts and crafts related, her father taught her how to be independent and figure things out on her own. Even her grandmothers and great-grandmother influenced her with their special talents of knitting, sewing, and art. She has always enjoyed drawing, painting, and designing, however it was not until she had my own children that she was inspired to find her way back into the sewing room and discover her own style.
When she is not working as a web developer, she can most likely be found in her sewing room. She finds it thrilling when she can design something new for one of her children or décor for their home. She is often intrigued by everyday items and loves to explore different ways for how it can translate to fabric. Many of her designs and tutorials can be found on her website (www.angelayosten.com).
Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her family and cherishing every little moment life has to offer. She feels very fortunate to have such a wonderful husband and amazing children who support her obsession to design, and encourage everything that she aspires to do.
Angela is the Author of Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew! and Sew Modern Baby books published by Stash Books / C&T Publishing. You can find more of Angela's designs on the Moda Bake Shop and has contributed to the books: Modern Blocks, Sweet Celebrations with Moda Bake Shop Chefs, and Fresh Fabric Treats 16 Yummy Projects to Sew from Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes & More -- With Your Favorite Moda Bake Shop Designers. Angela is also the Designer of Flats fabric and thread collections for Moda Fabrics and Aurifil Threads.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . 6
SOME BASIC INFORMATION . . . 7
Tools and Supplies
Creating a Base for Scrap Appliqué Binding
1. play gym . . . 14
2. animal rattles . . . 28
3. ollie the owl . . . 40
4. shake, rattle, and roll jumbo blocks . . . 48
5. playing jacks quilt . . . 58
6. carryall bag . . . 64
7. card holder . . . 74
8. opposites attract quilt . . . 78
9. nursing cover-up . . . 82
10. bonus project: clippie . . . 88
11. bib . . . 90
12. burp cloth . . . 96
13. changing pad . . . 98
14. biscotti (pacifier blanket) . . . 104
15. tweedle dee quilt . . . 108
16. 1, 2 … twelve - appliqué numbers . . . 112
17. baby sprouts carrier cover . . . 122
18. hooded panda towel . . . 128
19. sleep baby bunting . . . 134
RESOURCES . . . 142
ABOUT THE AUTHOR . . . 143
