Thursday, January 21, 2016

First Birthday Book for Alex

Although Alex does not yet talk, or have much of an attention span, I still decided to make him a small book [printed pages are 8.5" square before trims] for his First Birthday.  My hope is that before the year is out, he will be interested in learning about the animals. 

COVER page 

Because everyone likes their own name, I decided to make it all about the letter 'A'.  The research was very interesting.  I found some animals I have never heard of before.  I also found the 'Armadillo closing up'.  FASCINATING to me!  

His Grandmother Carla told me he really gets excited about bright colors.  I used every bright color I had for the leading edge, plus fringe plus the colorful soft binding which ends in a carrying handle.  I used a different color gross grain for the leading edge of each page.  One end is longer; alternating up and down similar to a tab.

Back cover, spine, Front cover

Page 2 and 3

Page 4 and 5

Page 6 and 7

Page 8 and 9

Page 10 and 11

Although there are some obnoxious construction problems, the quilt police will never see this FUN BOOK.  I do not think the construction errors will impede the enjoyment.

STANDING UP


PS.  The background fabric is my next pair of PJ bottoms.  

3 comments:

LA Paylor said...

that is adorable and very artistic. LeeAnna

Patty said...

Very thoughtful and creative!very thoughtful and creative!

ann said...

Question answers:
1. I have an Epson Workforce 1100.
2. I use Epson Ink cartridges. Color is guaranteed for 200 years.
3. I used sheeting for the fabric. I want a fine grain to get a clear image. I do not treat the fabric with anything. I do wash ALL of my fabric. For printing, painting, or dying, I rinse twice.