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The Make For Baby Blog
Subscribe to the Make For Baby Blog RSS FeedEasy Baby Craft Projects
If you are looking for a quick and easy baby craft project why not check out some of these here - Easy Baby Craft Projects. There are all sorts of ideas here from simple scrapbooking pages to record Baby's first years through to quick booties to sew, knit or crochet.
Quick baby craft projects are ideal for making special handmade items for a new baby when time is short or for creating last-minute gifts for a new baby. As craft projects for babies are typically on a small scale, these are also a great way to practice new techniques. Even novice knitters, for instance, can knit up a pair of baby booties in next to no time!
If you know of an easy baby craft project that we should include then please send us the link and we'll be sure to include it!
Ms Stitch - 28 July, 2010
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Sew, Knit and Crochet Baby Booties
I love making baby booties! They are perfect for a 'quick fix' - for the times when I want to make something, but don't want to start on a large project.
One of the things that I enjoy about making baby booties is the fact that they are such versatile craft projects. They can be simple and plain, or if you want a bit more of a challenge then they can be made more complex by using different stitches or unusual techniques.
There are some excellent free bootie patterns to sew, knit and crochet. For a complete list see - Baby Booties Category.
If you know of a free baby bootie project that we've missed, then you are welcome to send us the link using this form - Suggest a Link.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Ms Stitch - 30 June, 2010
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Summer Things to Make for Baby
Baby projects are great for summer crafting. Being small, they are quick and easy to produce and are also easy to pop into a bag and carry off to the beach or on a day trip.
We've lots of new baby clothes projects listed and when sewn in a light cotton, or knitted or crocheted in fine yarns, these are ideal for a summer baby. Take a look at our free baby clothes sewing, knitting and crochet pattern directory for more ideas.
If you know of a free baby clothes project that we've missed, then you are welcome to send us the link using this form - Suggest a Link.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Ms Stitch - 23 June, 2010
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Learn to Crochet!
Many of the free baby projects that we have collected here at MakeForBaby are crochet patterns. Crochet is ideal for making baby clothes and other small items.
If you are not a crocheter then don't worry! Crochet is actually very easy to learn and baby crochet projects are ideal for practicing on - they are small and quick to complete - which is ideal for getting experience before moving on to other projects.
Learn to Crochet
Here are some excellent places to learn more about crochet:
All you need is a crochet hook, a little yarn and a bit of patience!
Good luck!
Ms Stitch - 16 June, 2010
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20 Free Baby Sling and Baby Carrier Patterns
I have a much treasured photo of my niece snuggled up in her baby carrier. Just a tiny peak of face and a little bunched fist.
Baby slings or carriers are relatively simple to make and are a great alternative to shop bought versions. If you make your own you can choose the fabric and rings that you prefer, having complete control over the quality.
I you would like to make a baby carrier then there are some excellent free tutorials and projects available. These also often include links and recommendations to sites that sell supplies such as the rings that are essential to make the slings.
We have 20 free baby sling and baby carrier patterns and projects available in the Baby Carrier category.
If you know of a free baby carrier project that we've missed, then you are welcome to send us the link using this form - Suggest a Link.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Ms Stitch - 9 June, 2010
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Make Play Items for Baby
Making your own play items for baby is the perfect way to have complete control over the quality of the materials that you use.
You can by-pass completely the worries about play items that may be a hazard to a baby or toddler by making your own. There are many toys and play things that are are easy to make at home. The wide range of excellent free projects and tutorials available online are a great way to get started.
If you're looking for some ideas for play items to make then check out some of these tutorials and projects:
If you know of a free baby toy or play project that we've missed, then you are welcome to send us the link using this form - Suggest a Link.We look forward to hearing from you!
Ms Stitch - 2 June, 2010
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Make Baby Headbands and Baby Hairclips
Baby headbands and hairclips are fun to make and are a pretty adornment for a baby girl. One of the benefits of making your own is that you have complete control over the materials used - and you can also make them so that they match other outfits.
There are a variety of baby headband and hairclp craft projects available and these can be a great way to get ideas for making a special headband.
These also make great gifts for a new baby and, as they don't require much in the way of special materials, are easy to knock up in an evening, using left over odds and ends from other projects.
Take a look at these great free Baby Hairband and Hairclip projects for ideas!
If you know of a link that we've missed then do send us the link via the Suggest-a-Link page and we'll be sure to include it!
Ms Stitch - 15 March, 2010
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Pink for Girls, Blue for Boys? Poll
An interesting article was published recently in the Guardian newspaper. It is about the history of the color tradition of pink for girls and blue for boys. The article references the fact that in 1918, the Ladies Home Journal gives the advice that "the generally accepted rule is pink for the boys, and blue for the girls. The reason is that pink, being a more decided and stronger colour, is more suitable for the boy, while blue, which is more delicate and dainty, is prettier for the girl.". How times have changed!
So, this got me thinking about the colors that we associate with boys and girls, and the relevancy of this in modern life.
What do you think? Take part in our poll and share your opinions with others!
Ms Stitch - 2 January, 2010
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Kid's Color Trend for 2010
I have been looking with interest at this Informat Trends report - Kid's Color Trends. It is really interesting to look at the different colors that are going to be hot for children's home furnishing, interior design and clothes. While in my house things are a bit 'anything goes' I do enjoy looking at the equisitely designed palletes that designers use.
If you are planning on making decorations for a nursery or are simply looking for ideas then check out our brand new Baby Nursery Craft Project category and do let us know of any nursery craft projects that you feel we should be including.
Ms Stitch - 2 January, 2010
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Some Technical Problems
We're back and working again after more than 13 hours offline. We do apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Our web hosting company informed us last week that they would be moving Make For Baby and her sister sites, FreeNeedle, Make For Christmas and Make For Business, to a new web server and we should be aware that the site would be offline for about five minutes.
Unfortunately they seem to have under estimated the true downtime somewhat.
Hopefully everything will continue to run smoothly and Make For Baby users won't experience any further problems.
The Geek - 9 December, 2009
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