Little Literary Classics Cloth Books

A project in Phoenix, AZ by Melissa Niemann
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Literary Classics turned into cloth books you can sew for babies and toddlers
Backers: 41
Average Pledge Per Backer: $44

Funded: $1,794 of $400
Dates: May 9th -> May 30th (21 days)
Project By: Melissa Niemann
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Latest News

Sewing Instructions for DIY books

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
So, sewing the books yourself is fairly simple.  They come on a fat quarter of fabric, 21" by 18".  First, cut off the white edges/instructions.  Save the instructions! Then, cut the book pieces on the white lines. You will have 3 long pieces of... (Read More)

Final Book List!

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for all your participation to help make the final book list for me! 1. Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice 2. Homer's The Odyssey 3. King Arthur 4. Nevermore (excerpts from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven) 5. Jane Austen's Emma 6. Robin Hood 7.... (Read More)

Vote for book #10 to break the tie!

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Currently, things are tied between the Count of Monte Cristo and Robinson Crusoe.  One backer vote can make the difference...voting is only open another 2 and a half hours tonight!  Vote in the comments section under update #15.  (Read More)

Vote for book #10!

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Only a few days remain, and we're now ready to vote for the final book! Choose between: 1. Robinson Crusoe OR 2. The Count of Monte Cristo Lots of adventure to be had in either choice!  Voting ENDS on late Tuesday night, midnight, PST.  Leave your... (Read More)

The winner of book #9 is...

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Jane Eyre, by one vote!  (Read More)

Voting ends tonight!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
If you haven't picked a choice for book #9, things are tied!  So, one vote can make a huge difference here. Vote in the comments section under update #9 and pick either Jane Eyre or Little Women!  (Read More)

More Artwork for book #9

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Currently things are tied, so here's more photos for each book...  (Read More)

Potential Little Women Artwork

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Looks like Little Women has pulled slightly ahead of Jane Eyre!  Here's a little draft of potential Little Women artwork if it should win.  Backers, there is still time to vote in the comments section of update #9!  (Read More)

Potential Jane Eyre Artwork

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
The voting is pretty close at this point, but here's a little teaser for the current frontrunner, Jane Eyre.  Hopefully I'll be able to post potential artwork for Little Women soon! If you are a backer, please vote in the comments section under... (Read More)

Vote on book #9!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The choices for book #9 are between two "girly" books (don't worry, next vote will be more gender neutral/boy books again).  Choose between 1. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte OR 2. Little Women by Lousia May Alcott Leave your votes in the comment... (Read More)

More Finished books pictures

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Two new book samples came in the mail today, and I sewed them up as fast as I could to take pictures and to read them to my 2 year old!  (Read More)

Book # 8 Winner

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
It's probably no surprise that 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea swept the votes and won!  Here's another little sample of what I've done for the book.  (Read More)

Finished/Sewn book artwork

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a sampling of what the books and artwork look like when all sewn up. Enjoy!  (Read More)

Potential art for book #8

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
There seems to be a clear frontrunner for the voting for book #8.  Since that is the case, I thought I'd get started on some artwork for it to try and stay ahead of the game.  This artwork is NOT FINAL; it's still in progress.  THERE IS STILL TIME... (Read More)

New Reward Level! $10 for postcard sets!

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I've added a new backer level at $10 for people who like the idea of the project but maybe don't need a baby book.  I will be offering post card sets of 3 postcards each, based on one of the books in the collection.  If you pledge $10 you can pick... (Read More)

Robin Hood Art!

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a little sample of some of my art for Robin Hood.  Also, NEW BACKERS, please check update #2 and vote for the next book in the collection!!  (Read More)

Time to Vote for book number 8!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks, backers!  It's time to vote on book number 8 in this collection.  Remember, ONLY BACKERS CAN VOTE.  Voting will be open until the end of Tuesday, May 14 (MST).  Anyone who becomes a backer before the voting closes can vote.  So, you can... (Read More)

Much Ado About Nothing

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
For Shakespeare, I wanted to include acutal quotes from the play in the story, instead of just summarizing what was happening.  I was able to sneak some quotes from relevant scenes in little talk bubbles in the illustrations.  A little added fun... (Read More)

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