Ruffled Flower Headband

I just finished revising our Ruffled Flower pattern for The Cloth Parcel, and I just had to share!  I love how this pattern turned out.  We added an elastic headband option to the pattern, along with instructions for using regular cotton material.  Originally, this pattern was written for using denim material, like in our Scarf and Ruffled Flower craft kit.  I thought it could use a little update, since it was one of our very first patterns written just about a year ago.  In the last year, we have learned quite a bit about how we like our patterns to be laid out, taking product photos, and how to write things to be a little more readable.

I am so pleased with how this pattern turned out!  These flowers are the perfect embellishment for every little girl.  The headbands make the sweetest little baby shower gifts, stocking stuffers, and the pins work for ladies of all ages.

 

Poppy Dress

I got to do a quick pattern test for Melissa of Sew Like My Mom this weekend.  I tried out her upcoming Poppy Dress for my oldest girl, and I love how it turned out!  I did the short sleeve dress option, but there is also a sleeveless, 3/4 sleeve, and full sleeve option.  There are also pockets on each side, and an option to do this as a shirt instead of a dress.  Talk about versatile!

I also made my own bias tape for the first time for this project, which is part of the pattern.  Not hard at all.  I have never had a reason to do it, but it was so worth it for this dress.  With two more little girls in our family, I see myself making this at least a couple more times. 

Your Future is as Bright as Your Faith Printable

I've been into typography for a while (just check out my Pinterest board!) and I have been thinking that I should make some artwork for our house.  This saying is from President Thomas S. Monson's talk "Be of Good Cheer" from April 2009.  I changed it a little to say "your future" instead of "the future", just to personalize it a little bit.  I think this is a great reminder to be happy, and some days I need more reminding than others.  Although I didn't hand letter this, I love how it turned out.  I do love the hand lettered look, so maybe next time I will give that a try.

Feel free to print out a copy for yourself.  This image is sized at 8.5"x11", so it would work in a document frame.  If there is enough interest, I will make other sizes and/or colors.  Leave me a comment if you are interested.  Happy thoughts!