Made for Baby Blog Tour

6.07.2017

 Retro Mama | Made for Baby Blog Tour
What a treat it is to be a part of this blog hop! Ayda Algin’s new book, Made for Baby: Cute Sewn Gifts, is another wonderful addition to Tuva Publishing’s list of sewing titles. Gingham-themed and full of cute and useful projects, I found lots of inspiration in the beautiful styling and appealing fabric selections that capture Ayda’s style perfectly.

I don’t have any babies to stitch for at the moment (and my own “babies” are now *gulp* a teenager and pre-teen), but several of the baskets and organizer projects would be handy for any age or room. A helpful techniques section and diagrams throughout guide you through the trickier steps.

There was a little blank spot on the wall by my desk crying for a mail holder so I stitched up the House Wall Organizer. I have a bit of a thing for a cute house motif and using up scraps, so this project was right up my alley.

 house organizer

I put together a selection of brand new prints and older favorites paired with linen to match with the house ornaments already adorning my sewing room. Though time consuming, hand stitching the clamshells and applique was extremely satisfying.

 house organizer

 house organizer

The flower buttons were sitting right on top of the pile in my button jar, just waiting to be picked for this project!

 flower buttons

I couldn’t resist adding a house number from a favorite seed package print as a final detail.

 house organizer

Right at home

 house organzier

For more inspiration, be sure to visit the other stops on the hop, and enter to win some goodies on Ayda’s blog (entries close June 12).

May.03
Ayda Algin
@cafenohut
May.04
Jemima Flendt
@tiedwitharibbon
May.05
Sarah Edgar
@sarahedgarprettyfabrics
May.08
Lisa Cox
@aspoonfulsugar
May.09
Ange Hamilton
@alittlepatchwork
May.10
Lauren Wright
@mollyandmama
May.11
Melissa LeRay
@ohhowsweetco
May.12
Minki Kim
@zeriano
May.15
Faith Essenburg
@faithessenburg
May.16
Kristin Esser
@kristin_esser
May.17
Lauren Guthrie
@guthrieghani
May.18
Bridgette McNay
@thefamilyhearth
May.19
Torie Jayne
@toriejayne
May.22
Constanca Cabral
@constancacabral
May.23
Stacy Olson
@stacyolsondesign
May.24
Caroline Husle
@SewCaroline
May.29
Nadra Ridgeway
@ellisandhiggs
May.30
Wynn Tan
@zakkaArt
May.31
Sedef Imer
@downgrapevinelane
June.01
Lauren Nash
@transientart
June.02
Jennie Pickett
@cloverandviolet
June.05
Amy Sinibaldi
@amysinibaldi
June.07
Kim Kruzich
@retro_mama
June.08
Elea Lutz
@elealutz
June.09
Samantha Dorn
@aqua_paisley
June.12
Ayda Algin
@cafenohut


Happy Stitching!
Kim









3 comments:

  1. Ohhh! It looks how adorable!!! I absolutely love the flower buttons and house number details...
    Thank you so much for being with us...

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  2. This is so lovely with the cheery red door, I have really enjoyed following this blog tour...love Ayda's style.
    Glenis

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  3. It's completely perfect! I love the little details :)

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