Wednesday 29 March 2017

Introducing: Mom Crafts

I've got a fun new book to show you guys today: Mom Crafts: DIY Crafts for the Expectant Mom.


It features 20 projects to make for new babies and their expectant parents... including three projects designed and stitched by me!

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1454710144/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1454710144&linkCode=as2&tag=bugandfis-21

The book includes projects to knit, embroider and sew (hand sewing and machine sewing). The "Mom" section includes a maternity pillow, a nursing bag and a lavender eye pillow. The "Baby" section includes burp cloths, bins and that adorable strawberry hat and booties. Then the "Nursery" section includes lots of decorative items to brighten up the nursery and celebrate the new arrival.


My three projects all involve felt, of course! (You'd probably guessed that, hadn't you?)

There's a night sky mobile to hang over the crib.


Then there's colourful and customisable hoop art (look, it's baby me! wasn't I cute?), which you can make with felt or some simple embroidery.


My favourite project of the three though has to be the whale pillow/cushion which doubles as a photo prop for marking those important milestones!


I showed my dad this book and pointed out my projects and he said "You made a baby? Just for a book? How much were they paying you???", haha.

Seriously though, how cute are these little people? Such sweet pictures!


Mom Crafts is published by Lark Crafts. It's available from Amazon UK, Amazon USA, The Book Depository and lots of other bookshops. Please note: The Amazon and Book Depository links in this post are affiliate links.


It's always a joy working on projects for Lark Crafts titles - I've contributed to quite a few over the years! Do you have any of these? :)

Sew Sweet CreaturesBanners, Buntings, Garlands & Pennants

Craft CampSewn Together

Doodle Stitching: The Holiday Motif Collection'Tis the Season to be Felt-y

Heart-Felt HolidaysFelt-o-ween

Stash Happy: FeltFa La La La Felt

7 comments:

bairozan said...

Oh, I love the pillow and all the pictures with it and the babies. It must be rewarding to see your projects in a book or magazine, congratulations!

kazu said...

Your blog feels happiness.
If there is a chance, please also come to my blog.

from Kazu (Japan)

Bugs and Fishes said...

bairozan - yes, it's always a very nice feeling! :)

Kazu - thank you! xx

David said...

I am glad you are part of this book. That is my baby girl on the cover :)

Bugs and Fishes said...

Ah, how lovely! :)

Adriana Ávila said...

Muito lindo todos os livros ! E admiro muito seu trabalho, muita inspiração <3 abraços :)

Bugs and Fishes said...

Thanks for your kind words, Adriana! <3