You know the saying "put on your big girl panties and deal with it"? Well i've never been a big fan of it because I don't think "big girl panties" would be all that attractive. I mean....can't we think of something more flattering to put on when life gets hairy and we have to just make it work.
So as i've wondered this something awesome happened....i happened upon an image on google and fell in LOVE with it.
I did a little digging and found the etsy shop it went to. Sadly, at the time she didn't have a pattern and my skills were not such that I could replicate it without one.
A year or so passed and fate send some fun my way. I got an invitation to a bridal shower for the daughter of a friend. The wheels in my head started turning....what could I make her?
I crochet a lot but none of that seemed right. My husband suggested crocheted lingerie but ....well...that just seemed wrong (especially for someone I didn't know that well) Then my little brain remembered this awesome apron. I thought to myself "you can do it...you can figure it out" ...so I went back to look at the image AND to my awesome suprise she had written up the pattern as a PDF.....
WAHOOOOOO (less work if I don't have figure it out myself)
I got the pattern and fabric and off I went. After just a couple of hours this beautiful apron was born. (I just love it)
Now instead of "big girl panties" you can put on your "wonder woman apron" and deal with a situation. It's much more attractive!!!!!
I couldn't stop at one (i'm a sucker for those "buy 2" at a discounted price deal). So I found out the brides favorite color and made her The Coquette as well.
I really love the neckline and vintage look of this one.
Modern Vintage Designs (the designer) has many other patterns that are just adorable (i may do one of the ruffled ones next).
Her patterns were well written and easy to follow. If you are in need of a gift for someone or just something fun for yourself I would totally recommend these patterns.(especially the wonder woman one...it's my favorite)
She's also on facebook so you can see any fun upcoming patterns she has...head over and show her some love and tell her I sent you!
Have a fabulous day everyone! Stop by again.
I want to thank everyone that entered the giveaway. I really appreciate all the support i've been getting for my little business adventure. (and my first official pattern)
I will be adding more blog posts with patterns, tutorials and other crafts so stick around and check it out. (you can sign up to follow me by email in the space on the right side of the blog)
Now on to the fun stuff!
The winners of my first pattern and 1000 Fan Giveaway are....
Nellie Bray
and
Megan Woodruff
(winners selected using rafflecopter)
I will be contacting both of you so decide if you'd like the pattern or your very own custom made headwrap.
I'm always a little sad when I enter a giveaway and don't win so I had an idea. Why don't I make the sale just a little sweeter for everybody else!
Now the pattern will be on sale for 50% off (that makes it only $1.99)
The new coupon code is: 1000FAN
You can find the pattern through the following links:
Etsy
Ravelry
Craftsy (no coupon code needed)
The pattern will still be on sale through the end of tomorrow so snap it up while it's pretty cheap.
Have a fabulous day everyone and keep following me on facebook! I'll be adding more patterns to the Trendy Ribbed Collection!
Happy Fall!
I have been quite the last month for a couple of reasons. First, i've been trying to figure out how I want this blog to fit into my business plan. What role do I want it to play? How often will I post? What direction do I want it to take?
Needless to say, i've had a lot of questions to answer and I think i'm starting to figure it out. I'm sure this is the route many bloggers take to figure out where they want to be in the blogging world.
Second, i've had another craft fair event so I had some prepping to do for it (although I didn't have that much to do since my first event didn't exactly sell out). This was my awesome display....i rocked it!
Sadly, this one didn't go all that well either. There was very little traffic. I have learned that I just need to focus on events I can find in cold months closer to Christmas.
As long I learned something then it wasn't a waste of time!
And finally, i've been pattern writing. It's crossed my mind before but I always thought "nah, i'm not that good" or "i don't have any good ideas". Well I quieted that little voice and went for it.
Say "hello" to my very first pattern!!!
The pattern is available (and on sale through Tuesday) through my pattern shops:
(use coupon code FIRSTPATTERN for 25% off)
Etsy
Ravelry
Craftsy (no coupon code needed)
To celebrate that (and reaching 1,000 AWESOME FANS) i'm doing a little giveaway!
Check out the rafflecopter widget to enter. Have fun and good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
