Oh the Possibilties

I found this book last week and I knew I needed it in my library. This is right up my alley since I love small projects like hats and gloves and embellishment is my thing.

I was working on a hat prior to buying the book. Once I browsed through the lovely pages, I thought the hat should have a little stitch work.

Vaughanie girl loves her new hat.

She happily modeled it for me.

Is she not the cutest little pumpkin EVER??

Fruity Hat Pattern

I am sorry that I left the pattern link out. I was in a rush and couldn't find it when I was posting. There are many similar patterns out there but since I am a beginner, this pattern seemed the simplest.

Go ahead and make one for the little sprout in your life!

A Shower Gift

Not sure if the baby is a boy or a girl so I made a tomato hat. This knitted up really nicely. I hope the recipient likes it and her little sprout wears it often!

Purple Water Lily

I'm Gonna Do It!

My sister is the buyer for a high fashion boutique in Chicago. I have talked with her and the owner about selling my adult hats but I have not pulled the trigger. I don't know why except that I don't like to mass produce and I have always been a bit insecure about my creations. I worry that people won't like them or that they will fall apart... not that that has ever happened. I much prefer giving my handmade items over selling them.

Last week they were perusing my blog and decided that their store needs a little girl corner that will consist of some of the things I make. I have decided to bite the bullet and hope for the best. I am going to start with a line of sun hats and tutus. I must admit that I am really excited to get this first shipment out and see where it goes.

I have been working away and Ella (watermelon) and Grace (lemon) reluctantly agreed to model the 2 new sun hats in my fruit collection. The strawberry can be seen modeled here. The fruits are barrettes and are removable. I am going to make a couple more hats with different color trim and a bunch of different Bellis to mix and match.

I have ordered TONS of tulle in every color so next week will consist of tutu making. I have a few ideas up my sleeve to make them special. I hope it all works out. I'll keep you posted!

We are Ready for the Beach!

I finally booked our week at the lake this summer. It has been tough finding a place that has everything we want and is in budget but I think I found just the place. It is in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin. It is on the beach and sleeps all 12 of us (Ry and Jay and family, Lindsey and Mom are joining us). Historically we have gone to the Michigan side of the lake but my dad suggested we check out Wisconsin and it seems like a pretty good deal. I'll report back after our trip!


I honor of this exciting vacation development, I went to work on a summer hat for the girls. Here is what I came up with. It is really light and airy. That was a concern because I want Ella and Grace to keep them on while in the sun. I, of course, had to add a little strawberry Belli to match the edging. Ella graciously agreed to model for me so here it is.




And the Belli is a barrette so here Ella is wearing it on a headband. So fun!

Sweet Little Emma Bonnet

I started working on a custom hat order and in a round-about way, ended up with this little gem. She looks just like an Emma doesn't she? She is definitely going into the "keeper" collection!



I find it really creepy when people put their childrens items on dolls so forgive me for doing this. You just couldn't get a good idea of how the hat looks on without a head in it. And I don't have any newborn heads in residence anymore. Sorry... I hope you are not creeped out!