Fabric Beach Balls

Friday

15Aug2008

I was inspired to make these colorful, fabric balls because they remind me of the the type of toy that children had in generations past. A perfect timeless, handmade gift, these multicolored balls will inspire hours of fun!

I also love that they can be made from all of those fabric remnants you've been saving for just the right project. I have hundreds of fabrics scraps just waiting to be made into something like this, but of course I couldn't resist using some of the new fabrics we've gotten in recently! Visit my Fabric Beach Ball Project Journal to join the fun.

Enjoy! --Page

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August 15, 2008 |

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I love those, and my boys would, too! (Perfect for throwing around in the house.) I'll visit the link right away!

August 16, 2008 |

Linn

Oh those look like fun to make.I have made a much smaller version and never thought about making beach ball sized ! Gotta go check out the link .

August 16, 2008 |

andrea

Oh, what a lovely idea and great tutorial! I'll try to make one before summer's over
Thanks!

August 16, 2008 |

celia

What a lovely idea! I'm going to have to give it a go.

August 16, 2008 |

Apron Straitjacket

These are adorable. I just made one of these recently and now I use it as a "stress" / inspiration ball in my sewing room.

August 17, 2008 |

Terriaw

Oh that's awesome! I just saw a lovely one at a beach house made by Pottery Barn Kids and I thought "I bet that could be made by hand instead of buying one." And I was right! Thanks for the great tutorial!

August 18, 2008 |

Allison

Oh so loving these...I feel the need to hit the sewing room right NOW!!!

August 24, 2008 |

Suzie Sews

Oh so cute!

I'm getting ready to make these as they seem to make great use of scrap fabric.

I can't imagine it would matter - since it's not a garment - but do you think the pieces need to be cut with the grain/selvage of the fabric or do they make out okay being cut any which way considering we'll be using scraps?

September 3, 2008 |

TRS

I LOVE this idea for fabric balls. I'm thinking I'd like to make them in "conversation" prints in sizes good for a 2-year-old. Then, I'd like to figure out a crochet pattern for a mini "basketball net" to toss them at (maybe a snood pattern modified). A great indoor (and quiet for hardwood floors) game for our rainy days here in Astoria. I'm thinking I'll get my woodworker husband to help with a simple support for the net. I didn't have children of my own, but we have some new neighbors with a little girl and one on the way who might enjoy. BTW this is a LOVELY blogsite. You are to be commended! Thank you for sharing such wonderful inspiration...Kate

November 7, 2008 |

kate lynne

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