Project
Felted Baby Blocks
Source: The Martha Stewart Show, January 2011
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Introduction
Turn unused wool sweaters into adorable felted baby blocks with this simple how-to from crafter Kirsten Earl.
Resources: Foam cubes available at some craft stores and can be custom cut by efoamstore.com.
materials
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Old or damaged 100-percent-wool sweaters
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Dye- and fragrance-free detergent
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Sweater de-fuzzing comb
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Soft foam cubes of different sizes
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Ruler
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Utility knife
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Scraps of mat board or cardboard
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Rotary cutter
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Perle cotton embroidery thread
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Hand-sewing needle
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Caged bell cat toy
steps
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Shrink and felt sweaters: Wash the sweaters in a washing machine with plenty of detergent and hot water. Some sweaters may require several washings to get the best result. Dry in clothes dryer on high heat.
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Use a sweater comb to remove pills and soften felted sweaters.
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Measure sides of foam cube and cut a square from mat board or cardboard to match dimensions. Use this template to cut 6 squares from various felted sweaters with a rotary cutter.
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Sew five squares together into a cube with a blanket stitch, leaving off the sixth side.
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Cut into foam cube with utility knife, and stuff caged bell cat toy into center. Stuff foam cube into stitched squares. Attach last square with a blanket stitch, securing foam inside.
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