With Christmas fast approaching, there is still time to create a
thoughtful gift, for the special baby, in your life. This book
includes projects for, both, those who sew and those who enjoy
crafts, alike.

In addition to easy to follow instructions, and colorful photos
of each project, the book also covers topics such as choosing
the right gift, tips on fabrics and embellishments, common
stitches, gift presentation ideas, safety issues, and a helpful,
standardized baby sizing chart. Templates for each project are
included, as well.

Another interesting feature of Gifts for Baby is the fact that
Ms. O'Sullivan has included several examples of "welcoming the
new baby" traditions, which cover various cultures, and time
periods. Did you know that in Cambodia strings with money
attached are tied around a baby's wrist as presents? Or, in
Ancient Greece new parents placed a piece of woolen fabric over
their door, to announce the birth of a baby girl? A wreath made
of olive branches was placed over the door, if the child was a
boy.

All of the projects are practical. These gifts will be used, not
stored in the top of a closet. Many of them are educational, in
nature.

Projects included:
~Window Dressing Flower Garland ~Heart-Felt Booties
~Baby Kimono Top w/ Embroidered Trim
~Big, Fun, Soft Baby Blocks and Balls
~Royal Treatment Washcloth and Towels
~Pretty and Practical Portable Changing Pad
~Moon and Stars Cradle Sheet
~Star Bright Applique Top
~Beaded Baby Booties
~Buttercup Fleece Stroller Blanket
~One-of-aKind Snap Tops
~Baby Bee Hooded Towel
~Twinkly Star Toy
~Just Ducky Toy Tote and Floor Pad
~Baby's Best Friend Stuffed Scottie Dog
~Four Seasons Felt Activity Book
~Dots and Flowers Decoupage Shelf
~Good Little Eater Oilcloth Bib
~Sweet Little Socks
~Vintage Tea-Towel Lavender Sachet
~Color-Slice Felt Rattle
~Flying Friends Mobile
~Nursing and Play Pillow
~Good Times Rolling Toy Basket
~Elfin Slippers ~Little Ladybug Sunhat
~Sweetheart Shade
~Baby Pixie Hat
~Baby Bunting
~Fairytale Treasure Chest
~Baby's First Counting Book
~Snuggle Bunny
~Super-Absorbent Diaper Bag Pouch
~Toile Keepsake Box
~Playful Pony Bookends
~Star Attraction Frame
~Fleecy Jumper
~Fleecy Baby Pants
~Changing Table Organizer
~Cute-as-a-Button Changing Table Tray
~Little Bird Baby Album

About the author:
Merry Vincent is a freelance writer, living in northern
Michigan. She is an avid reader, and content editor of the
Reading Channel at: http://www.bellaonline.com/Site/reading

Author: Merry Vincent

Article:
By Joanne O'Sullivan ©Copyright 2003 128 pages