Wednesday, December 7, 2011

ICC#49- Fabric Blocks

Our challenge this week was to create something for the kids.  I decided to make a gift for my niece (of course) that I had been planning for awhile.  I had found a pack of fabric squares on sale at Joannes and thought it would be fun to make some fabric blocks. 


I only had time to make one this week, but the plan is to make several.  All I did was sew six squares together and stuff them.


The shape is a little wonky.  Anyone have any suggestions for this?  


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12 comments:

  1. Pamela BatesDecember 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    very cute, wonky or not.

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  2. Rose ClearfieldDecember 7, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Cute idea! I love the colors that you chose. Unfortunately I don't have any ideas about how to help with the shape. Good luck!

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  3. keepingitindieDecember 7, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    That is so fun - great project!!!

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  4. Memories for LifeDecember 7, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I love those fabrics!
    Your niece is so lucky to have a crafty aunt :)

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  5. Splendid Little StarsDecember 7, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    This is so cute! Personally, I think wonky is kinda cool!
    (It looks like it may be the fiberfill that makes it wonky.)

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  6. katDecember 7, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I don't think there is anyway to stuff something into a perfect square and still have it soft. I would say it is perfectly kid friendly the way it is.

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  7. storybeaderDecember 7, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I think it's adorable. And love the colors! What a great idea! It could also be for juggling, or for a pet, or to weigh paper down. So many uses! {:-D

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  8. Judy NolanDecember 7, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    The blocks are cute, and so is the fabric. I think I agree with Margaret...it's the fiberfill that is creating the problems, but I'm not sure if it's the manufacturing brand, overfilling or underfilling. Stuffing can be a challenge, but the blocks are cute, one way or the other, anyway.

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  9. Linda E. PruittDecember 8, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    No suggestions, never made one. But I like the fabric!

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  10. KathleenDecember 8, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Very cute - wonky or not ;-)

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  11. NicoleDecember 10, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    I think it looks really cute wonky like that!

    i made something similar when i was in girl guides way back when. we put a cat toy in them. the ones with a jingly bell inside a plastic ball or something. then the cubes make a nice soft jingle when played with

    -Nicole
    Knit, Nicole, Knit!

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  12. BellaDecember 15, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    You could cut some long rectangles out of a soft foam to put in the edges to help keep their shape. I'm not a fan of cutting foam though, it can get messy depending on the type. Super cute either way though :D

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