Leo is now really into playing with toys interactively. I thought he would enjoy playing with soft foam blocks. I had foam cut to 4" x 4" cubes and sewed covers. One nice thing about this project is you can use up all your small scraps of fabrics from previous projects. Below is a little how to. So far they are a hit!
Cut the squares 4.5" x 4.5" for a 4" cube.
Sew the 6 squares together in a cross formation with a 1/4" seam allowance. At each corner stop 1/4" from the edge. Then sew the sides and top leaving one edge open.
Turn right side out, stuff the foam block inside and hand stitch closed.
very cute! thanks for the tutorial!
one thing though-- might want to rethink the foam (maybe use stuffing?) since it's doused with fire retardants... maybe not the best thing for baby to be mouthing!
Posted by: jan | May 12, 2011 at 01:59 PM
Blocks are darling, picture of Leo and blocks is now our screen-saver! :)
Posted by: Annette Tyszka | May 15, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Love this project! Got to figure out where I can get some foam.
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Posted by: Logo Design | August 10, 2011 at 02:24 AM
Pretty nice post!!You did a great art work with eggs. You have good creativity. I will try this in my leisure time . The napkins,Cakes, flowers all are awesome.
Posted by: Logo Design | August 13, 2011 at 04:18 AM
your tiny white crochet project looks like it's going to be amazing. oh to do projects with such a small needle... and your favourite spot is beautiful. i love the dark pillow in the middle of the photo. love love love!
Posted by: Logo Design | August 16, 2011 at 02:03 AM
Lovely, but sadly, foam like that is typically saturated with flame retardants, which falls out over time and is not good for the little ones. See: http://www.ucsf.edu/news/2011/08/10425/study-finds-high-levels-flame-retardant-chemicals-california-pregnant-women
Please make sure your foam does not contain flame retardants. Often, especially here in California, you have to special order this kind of foam.
Posted by: Lauren | September 15, 2011 at 03:38 AM
Amazing baby blocks shared by you. It's creative idea to make such blocks for little baby. The blocks are very beautiful.
Posted by: קורס איפור | October 10, 2011 at 09:23 AM
I LOVE these. Question, though. Have you dealt with stains/liquid soaking through? Just wondering if I should make a waterproof layer between fabric and foam.
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Posted by: tory burch outlet | April 16, 2012 at 11:56 PM
Love is! Where did you buy the foam to go inside?
Posted by: Kristen | June 13, 2012 at 01:59 PM
I was wondering who cut the foam blocks for you?
Posted by: jana | July 29, 2012 at 08:39 AM
Awesome project! Where did you find the foam cubes? Any chance there were other foam shapes available?
Posted by: sam | April 22, 2016 at 08:59 AM
Where do you get the size of foam block you want? I've tried cutting foam to size with an electric knife but it comes out jagged and coroner which shows through the finished block
Posted by: Sharon | May 06, 2016 at 03:05 PM
That coroner was supposed to be crooked
Posted by: Sharon | May 06, 2016 at 03:05 PM