Fun Time 10-Inch Fabric Covered Balloon Ball Template Set: A Scrap-Busting Ball That's Safe Indoors

A Ten-Inch Ball That's Welcome Indoors

Hey everyone. Corey here. Every quilter's house has the same rule: no balls in the house. This template set is the beloved exception. The Fun Time 10 Inch Fabric Covered Balloon Ball Template Set turns just 1/3 yard of fabric into a soft fabric cover; slip a balloon inside, blow it up, and you have a 10-inch ball that is very lightweight, bounces, and is safe for toddlers and child play — great for inside play, because there is almost nothing for it to break. The fabric cover also means a popped balloon does not scare a toddler or send pieces into an air passageway, and when playtime is over you let the air out, take the balloon out, and the whole thing packs away flat. The set includes 2 sized clear plastic templates and 2 balloons, so you can make the first ball the day it arrives.

Top 10 Uses for the Fun Time 10 Inch Balloon Ball Template Set

1. Indoor Play -- The headline use. A 10-inch ball that is very lightweight and made for inside play — the no-balls-in-the-house rule finally has a loophole.
2. Toddler-Safe Gifts -- The listing calls it safe for toddlers and child play, with the fabric cover greatly reducing the pop scare and the loose-balloon risk.
3. Scrap and Fat Quarter Busting -- One ball takes just 1/3 yard of fabric. That bin of too-loved-to-toss fabric now has a job.
4. Baby Gifts That Match the Quilt -- Sew the ball from the same fabrics as the baby quilt you are gifting and you have a set nobody else at the shower brought.
5. Party Decorations -- The maker lists weddings, family reunions, and other party decorations — fabric balls in your colors, on tables, in bowls, everywhere.
6. Outdoor Play -- Once a balloon is inserted, the ball bounces and can be played with outside too. Backyard-approved.
7. Travel Toys -- Remove the balloon and the cover packs away flat. A whole toy that takes up no room in the suitcase.
8. Seasonal Decor -- Holiday prints make cheerful fabric balls for bowls, mantels, and table displays — then they store flat with the decorations.
9. Kids' First Sewing Project -- A fun, finishable make for young sewists: cut the pieces with the templates, sew the cover, inflate, play.
10. Retreat and Sew-Day Fun -- A fast, happy project between big quilts, and a great way to show off a new fabric line in three dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much fabric does one ball take?

Just 1/3 yard of fabric makes one 10-inch fabric covered balloon ball. That makes it a perfect scrap and fat-quarter-friendly project.

What comes in the set?

Two sized templates, made of clear plastic, and two balloons. Everything you need to make your first ball is in the package.

How does it work?

Use the templates to cut your fabric pieces, sew them into the ball cover, insert a balloon through the opening, and inflate the balloon inside the cover. The fabric shapes the balloon into a round, soft 10-inch ball.

Is it really safe for toddlers?

The maker designs it for exactly that: the ball is safe for toddlers and child play, very lightweight, and the fabric cover greatly reduces the chance of a pop scaring a toddler or a balloon piece entering an air passageway. Like any balloon toy, grown-up supervision is always a good idea.

How do I store it?

Let the air out, remove the balloon, and pack the cover away flat. When it is playtime again — or party time — slip in a fresh balloon and you are back in business. The templates are reusable ball after ball.

Shop the Fun Time 10 Inch Balloon Ball Template Set

A third of a yard, a balloon, and a ball the whole house can say yes to. Here we go. Thanks for reading. We'll see you next time. Bye.

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