Bowtie extrodinare!

Just thought I'd swish around a photo of my latest project...bowties!

The one up there is the final size we decided on (note the pins), but here is the other I considered:


(too clowny)

I followed the pattern from Prudent Baby: here. I found it really simple and easy to follow - my only lamentation that the size (6 1/4" by 5 1/4") is huge. Hers are for little boys so I assumed I'd do the big one for my Boy, and it would be fine. I ended up with about 3" on either side too big!

Not a major deal though, just a bit frustrating. Can be chopped up for quilting though :)

Tools of the trade.

After reading this post, I realised how unloved my scissors are. How about you guys?

I think I'll treat myself...maybe one of these?

Wedding Bliss...

There is just too much wedding porn out there these days. Isn't it all so beautiful?

a list.

- Simplicity ruffle top. I really want to try this. Looks cute, and the name implies...well, simplicity.

- A PDF magazine, quilting, fabric, all in one easy format.

- Homemade Deodorant - I desperately want to try. I hate the idea of rubbing aluminium into my pores.

- I want this, so don't be surprised if I start posting with a ton of the recipes. "Mullein Oil, Shampoo and Detangler, Facial Oil, Eye Compress, Herbal Toner, Vapor Rub, Facial Cleanser, Bugs Don't Like Me Balm, Favorite Tea, Hair Spray, Lip Balm, Baby Bottom Spray, Plantain Poultice for Stings, Magic Tooth Cleaning Solution, Deodorant, and Elderflower Cough Syrup."

Wedding Decorations

From Etsy:



Serendipity Child - Vintage Sheet Music Hearts



My Silly Bear - Sweet recycled heart confetti





Little Orange Kitchen - Upcycled confetti!



Cut the Cake Designs - Guest Book & box :)

Friday Funday

(Bliss by Camille at Simplify! Love.)

Getting caught up far, far away

Double gauze. Fairy tales. Meadow, plum and aqua.

Is any one else in heaven? You can skip over to Heather Ross' blog to see some that didn't make it in, and some more beautiful beautiful fabric from this new line (Far, Far Away Chapter 2).

If you love Heather Ross (or gnomes), she's also releasing some of her older fabrics on Spoonflower here. I hope we see some of her other (discontinued) stuff on there, including Mendocino, my favourite.