Jinny prefers hand-piecing, but I found the balls to be great practice for trying Y-seams on my sewing machine. I was pleased to discover that it wasn't too frustrating. I left just one small seam open in each ball for stuffing and then hand-stitched that seam closed.
The balls are stuffed with leftover pieces of poufy batting that I had collected over the years from miscellaneous projects. The book says to use regular stuffing material, but the batting worked well enough for me. I just tore it up into very small irregular pieces.
I'm told that the balls were a great hit. And the parents are still trying to figure out how I sewed them together....
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That is an excellent idea. Those look great!
What a great idea! My sister in law is in the process of making one with some hexies I gave to her. I am sending her some more to add to them.
well those are cute - I had seen her book and I'm a fan of her work but had never made the balls. I might have to get her book.
I have given up on making baby quilts for family, I was doing it for awhile but I come from a family of 12 kids - it got to be that I have more nieces and nephews and now greats that I can't even count them all anymore!
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
I haven't tried making these by machine but I did a bunch of them for travel hand-sewing projects. They are a lot of fun to make.
I love all the bright prints. What a nice gift for the older siblings. I'm sure they feel special, knowing they have not been forgotten.
Very cute and thoughtful Anya!
very clever and sent with a homemade card I am sure. Very cute
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