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Emily’s Soft ABC Book

Posted on January 13, 2009November 12, 2014 by Martha

I made this book in 1985 for my daughter, Emily, when she was a baby. The pattern was complex, with about a million little pieces and lots of transfers. Each page has at least one (and sometimes four) colored fabric frames surrounding a letter and picture. It involves lots of machine applique — something I used to do a lot back then, but don’t anymore. The construction of the book is interesting — I actually had to follow the directions carefully, which I am generally not inclined to do. Many of the pages have little activities for toddlers (zipper, button, snap, tie, etc.) and some of these ideas work better than others. It’s a sturdy little book, and it has held up well over the years.

I have a new, uncut copy of this pattern. If someone would like to make this little book, just leave a message for me in Comments.

McCall’s 7524
Soft Book Craft with Blue Transfer
Published in 1981

abc-cover

abcbook-bc

abcbook-def

abcbook-mno

abcbook-st

abcbook-xyz

abcbook-backcover

9 thoughts on “Emily’s Soft ABC Book”

  1. Bunny says:
    January 13, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    What a beautiful little book! I would love to make one.

  2. Martha says:
    January 13, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    Thanks, Bunny — I’ll send the pattern to you right away. I hope you enjoy making the book.

  3. Jessica says:
    July 21, 2009 at 8:02 am

    It’s 7 months after the fact, but I thought I’d comment anyhow. 🙂 I found your book while searching Flickr for soft/quiet book example. If you have a pattern available, I would love to make one, too!

  4. Priya says:
    April 20, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    I know its more than a year since ur post ,but I would love to make this book for my little girl.I would be thrilled if you could send me the pattern..thanks a ton…

  5. Kara says:
    May 2, 2010 at 2:26 am

    I love this! I’ve been scouring the internet for something like this, finally, here it is, it’s PERFECT. I would really really love to make it if you are still able to help me out?!?

  6. zedalove says:
    June 10, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    This book is so precious. I just got on your website and am really enjoying it. I would love to have this pattern also to make for my great grand children if it is at all possible. Thanks a lot.

  7. TH says:
    December 1, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Hi,
    I would like to know if this book is available to buy.

    Thanks
    TH

  8. Joyce Carter says:
    January 5, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    Hi Martha. I have been looking through some of your older posts and came across this adorable little book. My sister has three little grand daughters and they would love this. If you still have the pattern, I would love to have it. I would really enjoy making this for them. Thank you so much.

  9. Tracy Strauch says:
    August 1, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    I love your abc book. I now have tow grandsons and this would be great for them.. If you still have this pattern I would love to have it. Thank you so much for your time.

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