Keep watching my blog for a series of posts called Frugal Fingers. You can find an archive of them under the Ways to Save category menu item. Most of these will be featured posts from other blogs I find, so if you happen to have a blog with a frugal finger idea, let me know!
I loved this idea when I saw it, because you can easily use it for a handmade baby shower gift instead of a Christmas present! You can also be very creative in the fabric patterns you choose to keep the little one entertained. For instance, consider using used tshirts with cartoons on them. You may even find these for FREE in a used yardsale box. (Of course, use used items with discretion if giving these as a gift. You’ll want them to look clean and neat.)
Here is a really quick summary of the steps, but please visit Oh So Happy Together to see the complete details and diagrams.
- You will need 6 squares to make one block, so put together what squares you want for each block. You will also need stuffing, a sewing machine (optional), needle, and thread.
- Sew four of the squares, right sides facing, together in a line. Sew the two ends together with right sides facing.
- Sew one square to the top of the four squares.
- Sew last square on bottom, but leave one of the four sides open for stuffing. (I did sew the ends of that one side with the middle open though for an easier finish).
- Stuff the block with stuffing. You could add a jingle bell or something in it if you want.
- Hand sew or machine sew the opening shut.
