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This elephant dry erase I-spy bag is so cute, and it’s a great way to keep the kids busy! Brandy at Gluesticks shows how you can make it. It’s an easy sewing project and she’s got a free pattern… Read more ... 
This adorable and easy-to-make set is perfect for the littlest ones in your life! Use 2 1/2″ Jelly Roll strips or mini charm squares to make the set in no time! You can purchase this pattern here. Finished sizes:
This large fabric baby block toy makes a great gift for a new baby! The fabric baby block makes gentle rattle sounds, and ribbon tags peek out of the sides. It’s a large sized block – roughly 9.5″ square –… Read more ... 
Make your own hippo softie toy! A simple sewing project for kids using scrap felt and a needle and thread! Such a sweet and simple way to make your own stuffed animal! A great way to teach kids to… Read more ... 
What better way to tuck your little one in than with a sleepy, soft and cuddly unicorn? Sew up this easy-to-make fleece toy in no time and give it to her before bedtime! Finished measurements: 20″ x 16 1/2″. Design… Read more ... 
This bee is easy to make, has lots of fun texture for the little one, and makes a crinkly noise using recycled material! Staci at Crafty Staci has a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how you can make one. … Read more ... 
Soft fabric baby blocks are a fun toy for baby to play with. Jessi from Practically Functional shows how you can sew a set of fabric blocks. She uses her Cricut Maker to cut the fabric, but you can also… Read more ... 
Laura from A Beautiful Mess show show you can make a crinkly teething toy for baby. It’s made from fabric knotted around a wooden ring. Plastic between the layers makes them crinkle when baby plays with the fabric. They’re easy… Read more ... 
Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shows how can sew a ribbon tag lovey for a baby gift. Use a soft fabric like Minky or Cuddle fleece so it’s soft for baby to hold. The ribbon loops around the edges… Read more ... 
Small children love to snuggle a toy, but they also tend to drop them and usually at a time when you don’t notice.w Katie from Bite Sized Biggie shows how you can make a toy keeper to keep the toys… Read more ... 
This round play mat makes a soft surface for baby during tummy time or play time. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can sew one. It’s made from two layers of cotton with batting between, and quilted in… Read more ... 
This soft fabric beach ball is perfect for babies and toddlers to play with! Jen from Sew Fun has a free pattern and tutorial for making one. It looks just like a classic beach ball, but it’s made from fabric. … Read more ... 
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial and pattern at The Creative Spark for making a quiet book. Each page of the fabric book has a different activity to keep young hands and brains engaged in quiet activity. Her… Read more ... 
Usually I’ve seen fabric baby blocks sewn up from charm packs or similarly sizes squares of fabric. And that size does make a nice large fabric block. But these blocks made by Alicia from Sew What Alicia are made from… Read more ... 
Looking for a fun gift to make for a baby? Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shares a tutorial at Crazy Little Projects showing how you can sew a set of soft fabric blocks. She made a set for her daughter… Read more ...