fabric book for baby

This is another Christmas present that I made this year,

this time is for my nephew who is 9 month old.

I made a more complicated book for his sister when she was older,

this one is quite simple with almost no moving parts.

I followed this tutorial from Lella boutique,

but putting some of my own spins on the picture.

First thing first: there is always a need for dogs in any book!

Then of course, Dinosaur and Elephant have to join the fun,

they are simple applique shapes, the elephant has a few more details,

both have nice textures, the eyes are sewn, nothing to pull!

I cheated for the hungry little caterpillar,

as I had a print, I did a lot of quilting to add texture,

once washed it should be even cutter.

I sewed a little pocket and put in a little puppy, there are never too many dogs in a book!

It should be safe enough for a little one, but if not, it is easy to remove it 

and keep it for some later time.

The truck is also just a simple applique, with different texture from the use of various fabric,

felt for the wheels, chenille for the dirt.

The back of the book has a simple little dog house, just the right size for the little puppy in the pocket.
I was able to give it directly to my nephew, he seemed happy about it, but he is the very happy type! More importantly his parents enjoyed it....

Happy sewing!