Gifts for Baby

9781845974589

1845974581

What better way to welcome a new baby than with a specially handcrafted gift? Catherine Woram offers gorgeous gift ideas for babies up to the age of one. In the For Baby chapter, there are adorable pieces for baby to wear or play with, including cute hats, bootees, and cuddly toys. For The Nursery is full of decorative items, such as a pretty crib mobile, decorated photo frames, and painted letters to spell out baby's name. Keepsakes is packed with ideas for gifts destined to become treasured heirlooms, including a patchwork blanket, a painted toybox, and a cross-stitch sampler. Perfect Presentation offers imaginative suggestions for cards and gorgeous gift wrapping. You needn't be an expert with the needle--many of the projects involve customizing bought items to turn them into unique personalized pieces. Others focus on painting and gluing rather than sewing. There is something for everyone, whatever their crafting ability.*Each project is beautifuly illustrated with step-by-step photography by Polly Wreford.*All the necessary techniques are explained at the back of the book.