Bow Tutorial

As promised here is the bow tutorial.  It may not be the best way to make one of these but here is how I taught myself to make one.

For a medium sized bow I start with a piece of fabric that is 12" x 4".

I then fold it in half hot dog style with the pattern on the inside.

Then sew along the edge.

Flip it right side out.

Then do it all over again with a smaller scrap.

This is about 4" x 3".

fold

sew

flip

Now you have two matching pieces.

Then you make the bow by folding in the large piece like so....

It is important to make sure the ends overlap just a little and in the middle of the fabric.

Squeeze and fold the center so that it creates pretty pleats.

Secure with thread and a needle.

Then take your smaller rectangle and wrap it around the middle of the bow so that it comes together on the backside of the bow.  I fold the edge in so it looks neater.

Now secure that with needle and thread.

It should look something like this.

And flip it over and voila!

A Bow!

Bow-ties Please

There is nothing better than a tall, dark and handsome gentleman - except a tiny, soft and cuddly one. 

My cousin-in-law Aimee (I hate calling her that so she will be referred as my cousin) recently asked that I make a bow-tie for her friend's baby boy.  

Genius!  

So we brainstormed the idea of sewing it onto a onesie.  

I AM IN LOVE.  

I absolutely love this onesie and I CANNOT WAIT to see it on this little boy.  He'll be such a dapper little guy.  I think it would even be adorable on a little girl.  Throw on a little skirt and this baby and she is stylin.  I am definitely going to be making a ton of different versions for Etsy soon.

So excited.

*oh and promise a tutorial for the bow is on its way*

giveaway WINNER

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and entered to win this knit bow headband.

And the winner is...........

 

Comment #7 - Amy Capps

Congratulations! I hope you enjoy the headband.

Be looking for an email from me to claim your prize.

And to everyone else who entered - THANK YOU!

This will not be my last giveaway - I loved this.  

Even if it is always items from my shop - I will do it.

But if someone has something they would like to feature and giveaway, just email me.

last chance for the GIVEAWAY

It is the last chance for the knit headband GIVEAWAY - - - GO HERE TO ENTER

cute, knit headband GIVEAWAY

Well following my first ever LINK PARTY, 

I thought it was a good time to have my first ever GIVEAWAY.

It is nothing large but it is a small way I can say thank you to all of you - my readers!

Thank you for visiting.  For supporting and encouraging me and mostly inspiring me.  

You all are freaking amazing and talented.  Geez.

Oh and it also must be said - thank you for being nice, for not making fun of me and not making me feel stupid.  You guys make this crazy blogging thing so fun!

I wish I could send you all sweet, little gifts but I can't.  All I have right now is one of my own creations.  A new knit headband with coordinating bow.

 I have been whipping up these headbands with all my left over rolls of yarn and adding either flowers or bows for girls of all ages.  The below headband is for an adult woman.

So to enter the giveaway simply leave a comment and say hi - oh and an email to reach you. 

That's all.

A winner will be chosen randomly Tuesday evening and announced here!

Good Luck

& seriously THANK YOU!

FIRST EVER Link Party Features

Thank you to all of you who linked up to my FIRST EVER Link party!  I had so much fun checking out all your blogs and posts.  So many crafty and gourmet peeps out there.  Here are some of my favorites.

Faith's great bedroom makeover @ The Stirring Place

Rachel's adorable embellished tee @ Maybe Matilda

Natalie's Delicious Homemade Tagalong Cookies @ The Sweets Life

Nicolette's Stylish Reusable To-Di List Frame @ Momnivore's Dilemma

Super Cute Egg Wreath @ Byby's Kingdom

Thanks for again for stopping by and linking up!

flea market season has begun

Just have to remind everyone that the my FIRST EVER LINK PARTY is almost closed.  Come and link up now.
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Flea market season has officially begun for me.  It was a bit cold this past Saturday but my sister and I decided to make a quick trip to welcome it in.  We have a great local flea market called the Kane County Flea Market, it really is quite large and fortunately for me - only a 20 minute drive.  Last summer we were there every month.  So I have been anxiously awaiting the warmer weather.  I wasn't really expecting much from the first trip of the season but look at what I walked away with - all for under $10.

I found a great, beat up little bench for $6!  I've been wanting a little one for my kitchen and was pleasantly surprised to find this fat guy.  He is one solid and stubby little bench and I love him.  My only complaint is the strip of wood.  I really didn't want to paint him but I think I may have to.  The strip just bothers me.  Especially after seeing it in pictures.

So what color do I paint it?  I'm thinking of changing out the curtains too.  I think I want to either leave it a blue color or maybe red???

I also bought some pages from an old children's book.

I loved the elephant.  Oh and the lion.  I think they will be so great to frame in a nursery or little boy's room.  So I am going to hold onto them until I or someone I love has need of them.  I liked the monotone color - I think it could be a cool color theme to incorporate.  

Oh, and the photos ran me $4 total so all in all I think it was a fabulous opening day!

I hope it is a good sign of the rest of the season.