Tag Archives: Busy Bag

More Chalkboard Mats

Posted on April 9, 2012 by sewtheday

In February I made small chalkboard mats for a busy bag swap.  They were so well received, that I thought I’d make them for my March group too.   I just love this Henry Alexander Zoo fabric.  I’ve used it … Continue reading →

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Soft Rainbow Colors Book

Posted on March 27, 2012 by sewtheday

I have another baby busy bag exchange this month.  I didn’t want to do the same thing as last month, the crinkle squares.  I wanted to make something I haven’t exchanged yet to add some variety. I’d been stumped about … Continue reading →

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Preschool Busy Bag

Posted on March 6, 2012 by sewtheday

I realized that I forgot to post what I made for my Preschool Busy Bag group!  Whoops!  That’s what happens during finals week.  My brain is full of Environmental Technology. Heh. I made small chalkboard mats…  They have about a … Continue reading →

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Crinkle Square Tutorial

Posted on February 28, 2012 by sewtheday

Here’s my tutorial for how to make a crinkle square toy for a baby. You’ll need fabric, some kind of crinkly plastic, ribbon, and thread. I used fleece fabric, an up cycled cereal bag (food grade plastic), grosgrain ribbon, and … Continue reading →

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Busy Bag – Baby Crinkle Square

Posted on February 28, 2012 by sewtheday

I’m involved in a Busy Bag exchange where each of the 6 mothers in the group makes 6 of something small to occupy our children. The idea is that you keep one and send out the other 5.  The other … Continue reading →

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