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07-19-2013, 08:00 AM

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barnbum

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Originally Posted by oma66

Very impressive work. They are so colorful and exciting for children.

Thanks! It's fun to have a grandbaby to watch and learn from--on what changes I can make. For infants I like to turn the peek a boo blocks to the back and just "talk about" the full fabric pages. Once she's able to grab and hold the flaps--we'll move to those pages. I Jessie-sit Tuesday again--so after some milk, a burp, a diaper change and some songs, we'll look at one again.

Her mom keeps one in the diaper bag, along with other books, for her. I just love toys that build vocabulary and creativity--and help parents and kids to bond!!

07-19-2013, 08:05 AM

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StephT

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very nice.

07-19-2013, 08:27 AM

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barnbum

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Originally Posted by Sewfine

You books are beautiful and you have a pretty GD. What type of markers do you use to print on fabric. When I tried to print on the fabric the ink bleeds and runs. Thanks for sharing.

What troubles I had with this in the beginning! I tried several kinds and decided on one. I followed the directions, washed them and they were awesome. Nice and bright! Then I needed more markers--so ordered some. No directions, but I assumed the procedure I'd been using would work. Nope. I'd made 30 title pages--washed them and they ALL ran. What a waste of time, money and fabric!! So--I went back to my 2nd choice--Crayola Fabric Markers--and kept the design simple--just tracing letters I created from a word document. I ironed each for 4 min--and test washed them and all was well. When I made 17 recently--I decided to use the other heat setting option--put them in the dryer for 30 min. I tested one just to be sure it worked fine and no running. Whew. The only reason Crayola markers were a second choice is because the green wasn't a true green to me--a bit blue-ish. I'm, ah, very picky. ;-)

07-19-2013, 08:41 AM

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SewExtremeSeams

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Wonderful books for babies. Thanks for the info on the markers also. I like the idea of throwing them in the dryer for 30 minutes to heat set!

07-19-2013, 08:50 AM

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ArtsyOne

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Very impressive! I can't imagine the amount of work you have put into designing and making these books. Lots of applause!

07-19-2013, 08:58 AM

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Mariposa

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Terrific books, and cute baby!

07-19-2013, 01:55 PM

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Tweety2911

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Grandbaby is so adorable and obviously loves the bright colors of her books. They are all super!!

07-19-2013, 05:18 PM

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I'm sitting here smiling and saying ... always a teacher!
and am SO impressed with your "deep thoughts" on your development of these Talk About books!

I can only imagine the positive memories that will be with each of the families who get to enjoy your books.

Well Done, BarnBum!!!!!!
Thank You for sharing your pics and so much info about these books.