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Made for Baby Book Review and Tour

May 8, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Made for Baby, Cute Sewn Gifts by Ayda Algin

Made for Baby, Cute Sewn Gifts is the newly released and much anticipated book by the talented Ayda Algin from Cafenohut. It is packed full of sweet and practical items to make for babies and little ones. What I love most about the book is that all the projects are photographed in Ayda’s signature style – it is such a pretty book and will certainly inspire you to give the gift of handmade at your next baby shower. Made for Baby includes 22 beautiful projects including toys, pillows, bag, clothing, and items to decorate the nursery. Projects are suitable for the confident beginner and include a variety of techniques including sewing, patching, and embroidery. There are plenty of tips for customising the projects with special ribbons, trims, and other sweet details to really make the project your own.

Drawstring Fabric Bag

The hard part was deciding which project to make first! There are so many wonderful gift items to select from in Made for Baby. I started with the drawstring fabric bag which is perfect for holding a gift, toys, clothes etc. I found the perfect fabric from South Korean brand, Daily Like, on a recent trip to Seoul. Featuring rockets, astronauts, and stars it was ideal for a baby boy gift. The drawstring bag features three appliqued circles (I choose to attach mine with needleturn applique); a ribbon tag; and crocheted lace.

Drawstring Fabric Bag

The drawstring bag is fully lined and will be a perfect gift bag for a sweet baby boy gift. Ayda has included plenty of instructions, photographs, and illustrations to assist with the project construction.

Drawstring Fabric Bag

I couldn’t resist making the House Wall Organiser with its pretty clamshell roof and embroidered details. I used a bundle of Atsuko Matsuyma fabric from Ministry of Fabric that I combined with polka dots, ginghams, and stripes. The organiser features a handy pocket for holding a few items and would be a real feature in a nursery.

House Wall Organiser from Made for Baby

House Wall Organiser

House Wall Organiser

Made for Baby, Cute Sewn Gifts, by Ayda Algin for Tuva Publishing is bursting with inspiring projects and is available now from Amazon.  We hope you will follow along on the Blog Tour to find out more about this gorgeous book. Check out the stops below to see what these talented designers are making from Made for Baby. Don’t forget to head over to Ayda’s blog, Cafenohut, for an opportunity to enter her giveaway.

Made for Baby, Cute Sewn Gifts, by Ayda Algin

May 03Ayda Alginwww.cafenohut.blogspot.com@cafenohut
May 04Jemima Flendtwww.blog.tiedwitharibbon.com@tiedwitharibbon
May 05Sarah Edgarwww.alittlehappyplace.blogspot.co.uk@sarahedgarprettyfabrics
May 08Lisa Coxwww.aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com@aspoonfulsugar
May 09Ange Hamiltonwww.alittlepatchwork.wordpress.com@alittlepatchwork
May 10Lauren Wrightwww.mollyandmama.com.au@mollyandmama
May 11Melissa LeRaywww.ohhowsweet.com@ohhowsweetco
May 12Minki Kimwww.minkikim.com@zeriano
May 15Faith Essenburgwww.SaranaAve.wordpress.com@faithessenburg
May 16Kristin Esserwww.kristinesser.com/@kristin_esser
May 17Lauren Guthriewww.guthrie-ghani.co.uk/blog@guthrieghani
May 18Bridgette McNaywww.thefamilyhearth.com@thefamilyhearth
May 19Torie Jaynewww.toriejayne.com@toriejayne
May 22Constanca Cabralwww.constancacabral.com/blog@constancacabral
May 23Stacy Olsonwww.stacyolsondesign.com@stacyolsondesign
May 24Caroline Huslewww.SewCaroline.com@SewCaroline
May 29Nadra Ridgewaywww.ellisandhiggs.com@ellisandhiggs
May 30Wynn Tanwww.zakkaArt.blogspot.com@zakkaArt
May 31Sedef Imerwww.downgrapevinelane.com@downgrapevinelane
June 01Lauren Nashwww.transientart.com@transientart
June 02Jennie Pickettwww.cloverandviolet.com@cloverandviolet
June 05Amy Sinibaldiwww.nanaCompany.typepad.com@amysinibaldi
June 07Kim Kruzichwww.retro-mama.blotspot.com@retro_mama
June 08Elea Lutzwww.elealutzdesign.com@elealutz
June 09Samantha Dornwww.aquapaisleystudio.com/blog@aqua_paisley
June 12Ayda ALGINwww.cafenohut.blogspot.com@cafenohut

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Comments

  1. Luanne says

    May 9, 2017 at 9:38 am

    Love the drawstring bag and all the details, perfect for carrying small toys.

    Reply
  2. LINDA says

    May 12, 2017 at 4:03 am

    LOVE all of your projects! Thanks for sharing !

    Reply
  3. Ayda-cafenohut says

    May 12, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    I would like to thank you once again for everything you did.
    I really loved so much for your both creations…

    Reply
  4. Samantha D says

    May 12, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    Both of your projects are adorable! I especially love the fabric you chose for the drawstring bag 🙂

    Reply

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