Wednesday 3 February 2010

Baby Book completed !



Baby Book roughly 10"x11" Fabric and Lace Covered

At last its completed ,I just need to reinforce the corners,I,m not quite sure how yet,I may dip them in Beeswax or UTEE.
The images are Fabric transfered ones including the text at the top .The B for Baby is padded with wadding that was NOT easy lol,could have been better.The heart is padded with a brad in centre.each piece I did on seperate squares or oblongs,then stitched onto the base of dye'd fabric laid onto felt.

Such a lot of work like dying fabrics all that sewing ! I think the hardest job was putting it all together and wondering if it looks like a Baby Book haha,But you will be the judge of that hopefully.I might even change the tags,not to sure about them,could have been perhaps in a paler colour,i painted and stamped them,its finding the right stamps and baby stuff in my stash,without going out buying lots.

The book is a new one with all the usual stuff inside like places to put photos and momento's of Baby ,also pages can be added........Aimee my granddaughters baby is due beginning of July,we dont know if its a boy or girl yet,so I tried to keep away from pinks and blues.

I had to alter the whole of the front and back covers,by painting with acrylic in bronze metalic, then covering with papers, the edge where the ribbon is was a dark blue so i used a gold Kyrlon pen on that and put new ivory ribbon in.

I hope Aimee will like it !

14 comments:

Sherry said...

Oh Pattie, that is the most beautiful thing! I bet your grand daughter will absolutely cherish it.

Viv said...

This is just gorgeous Pattie.... what a wonderful keepsake for your grandaughter and the new arrival.

Jan said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous gorgeous! Aimee will love it and what a wonderful family treasure and keepsake. Beautiful work Pattie.

Carol said...

This is really stunning Pattie, your Granddaughter is a lucky girl and I am sure she will treasure this always and it will I am sure become a real heirloom piece. A lot of work has gone into it and it was all worth it. Great Work!

Carol x

Mary Lamoray said...

Oh! It's Wonderful!! She'll love it for sure!

Spyder said...

Pattie!!!This is beautiful!!Aimee will love it forever, and can't wait to see it filled with lovely pictures.
You are sooo clever!!
(Lyn))

Chris said...

Wow, this is so beautiful. It has a gorgeous vintage look to it and Aimee will love and treasure it for years to come.

eclectic archivist said...

This is lovely Patti...well worth all your hard work! I'm sure it will be cherished for years to come.

In the Light of the Moon said...

I had to get a closer look at this treasure...Just wonderful!!!Warmest Regards,Cat

Lululiz said...

Stunning, such incredible details.

Deborah said...

Divine! Aimee will treasure it, I am sure. I don't think the tags are too dark but you can always sleep on it and change them if you feel you need to before the baby arrives.

Nancy said...

What a wonderful keepsake for a baby. I think it is perfect!

Renee (nayski) said...

I'm sure she will love it not only because it is stunningly gorgeous but mostly because it was made with so much love from you. This is wonderful Pattie!

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