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acknowledgments
This book is dedicated to my children, Paige, Matthew, and Roman. I love each and every one of you in your own special ways.
Thank you for being the best children a mother could ever have and for always being there when I need a hug. I love you, really! Thank you to my hubby, Richie, for being the best lifelong partner and daddy to our children a girl could dream of. I love you very much and could not have written this book without your continued support and encouragement. Thank you to my mom, Karen, for always being just a call away and dropping everything at a moments notice to help me when I need you. Whether it is just to chat, be granny, or help me with projects, I truly appreciate it. Love you lots! Thank you to my mother-in-law, Darlene.
I will always be grateful to you for bringing your son into my life and caring so deeply for our family. Hugs! Thank you to Gailen Runge, Liz Aneloski, and everyone else at C&T Publishing / Stash Books who was able to see my vision and support me through the publishing process. I said it once, and Ill say it againyou all ROCK!
introduction
The arrival of a new baby brings about so many new emotions and experiences. A mother and child develop a bond like no other. No matter how many kids you have, whether one or twenty, each mother-child relationship is unique. Vision is one of the most important senses we use in learning, but it is one of the slowest senses to develop.
When an infant is born, the number of colors and shapes he or she can see is limited. Researchers believe that after black and white, red is the first color a baby can see. That is followed by orange, yellow, green, and finally blue. The projects presented in this book were designed with exactly this in mind. I strategically used high-contrast colors and simple shapes to help with brain stimulation and the development of a newborn. But I also used natural linen elements to create an heirloom quality to the projects, so they can be passed down through generations.
Other fun developmental tools used in the projects include squeakers and rattles for developing the sense of hearing. I dont know if it was age or having our third child that made me realize the importance of educating children at an early age and providing them with creative ways to learn. In this book you will find 19 fun and inspirational projects that both baby and mom can enjoy.
some basic information
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
I will refer to some of the tools listed below throughout the book. Check back here as often as you like to help get a better understanding of what you are working with. CLOSURES Buttons, grommets, hooks, snaps, and zippers are just a few of the closures that are used in the projects presented in this book.
It is always fun to experiment with new ways to use traditional types of closures in your projects. FABRICS Using quality fabrics is key to having a long-lasting quilt or project that you can cherish for many years. FILLERS Pillow forms, quilt batting, and stuffing are the most commonly used fillers in the industry. Typically, these items are made of a cotton/polyester blend. However, new technologies have made natural fibers such as soy, bamboo, and natural cotton more easily available and widely used. Pillow forms make stuffing a pillow fast and easy without all the mess of loose fiberfill stuffing.
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