Fabric Flower Headband Pattern ...

Update:  My "Fabric Flower Headband Pattern and Instructions" can now be purchased in my Etsy Shop for the cost of $5! (See below...)

Yesterday I presented a sneak peek of some of my new Fabric Flower Headbands.

In conjunction with my new policy, for the next 24 hours my "Fabric Flower Headband Pattern and Instructions" will be available free of charge to the faithful followers or readers of my blog. {If you aren't already a follower, feel free to join!} Just email me with the phrase "Fabric Flower Headband Pattern" in the subject line of the email and leave a comment below. My email address is on my sidebar. I will return your email with the PDF pattern attached. When the 24 hours are up, the pattern will be placed in my Etsy shop and anyone can purchase it at the cost of $5 {free shipping}.

Along with the pattern, there will also be many ready-made headbands available in my Etsy shop for $6 each. Upon request when someone purchases a ready-made headband in my Etsy shop, the "Headband Pattern and Instructions" will be emailed to the buyer free of charge!

My beautiful friend and her daughter were the models for these photos. I wish I had gorgeous hair like that ...{sigh}

Although this headband is made for grown up girls, we tried it on my friend's six year old daughter with this adorable result...

Here are a couple more headbands I made yesterday -- these will reside in my Etsy until someone decides to give them a home.

A Sneak Peek -- Fabric Flower Headband...

Flowers have preoccupied fashion for some time now, and I don't think there is anything more charming than a blossom in one's hair! That's why I decided to create some fabric flower headbands and a pattern to boot!

There are a lot of really cute headbands for little girls, but these headbands are made for women...

Tomorrow I will make the pattern and instructions for this headband available free of charge for a period of 24 hours to those who follow my blog. According to my new policy, after 24 hours the PDF pattern and instructions will be available in my Etsy for $5 with no shipping cost! For you non-sewers ... some of these ready-made adorable headbands will also be available in my shop at that time!

Changes...

Hey Faithful Readers,

Spring has sprung in Colorado,

and with the transition in seasons I feel the need to make some changes too!

It's time to announce a blog and Etsy Shop change 

that I've been contemplating for awhile...

I love giving away my patterns and ideas free of charge. I have received so many kind comments and emails from readers who appreciate the "free tutorials/patterns" on my blog. I receive great satisfaction from freely sharing my talents.

Lately, however, I've come to a point where I feel as if I want to change my Etsy shop 

to a {mostly} pattern {instead of product} store. 

So ... here's what I've come up with...

There will still be many free tutorials and patterns on my blog that will be shared with all. Occasionally, however, I will post a sewing tutorial and ask my followers to send me an email for the pattern. For the first couple of days the pattern will be sent via email  free of charge  to my faithful readers who request it. After that time period, the pattern will be placed in my Etsy store and for a nominal fee {around $2-$4} others will be able to purchase the pattern.This policy will reward those who are followers of my blog and still permit me to market my patterns.

This is a solution I feel good about and hopefully one that will help me grow the business side of my Etsy without cutting into the personal side of my blog that I love the most. Thank you so much for your support and friendship. I appreciate the thoughtful and kind comments I receive from each of you!

PS -- Thanks to all who voted for my "owl heating pads" on Sew, Mama, Sew's "True Love Contest." Those little birdies came in 1st Place in that contest!!!!

Friday's Fabulous Finds...

I spy with my Etsy eye something... 

perky.

Clockwise, starting top left:

Bright Yellow Stag
Family
Crocheted Scarf
Fox Pillow
Daisy Coin Purse

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Colors chosen...

A few days ago I asked for some suggestions for an accent color(s) for my new bathroom. I really appreciate the response I received. It love reading what others suggest. It usually takes me out of my comfort zone which expands my horizons a bit. There was one suggestion that really delighted and surprised me. It's not a color that has ever been on my radar when decorating our home, but it's a color that I love.

Eggplant Purple

Fortunately, the color that I love most with eggplant purple is Mossy Green. Last year I reconstructed a wreath as a wall hanging for this bathroom, and although I wasn't set on continuing to use it in the new room, once I chose eggplant as an accent color I knew it would fit well. I hung it on the wall behind the vanity.

Here's the finished product. The little etched recycled glass vase is from Pottery Barn -- so pretty -- with a hint of green. That little "lump" at its base is a birdie.

Just a little touch of both colors -- eggplant and moss -- very botanical! My mantra this year is "d-clutter," so I didn't fill the room with things.

Next week I'll be getting back to sewing. I'm so excited for several projects that I plan on sharing in the next couple of weeks!

Fabric.com Contest Winner!

I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to sponsor this fun give away! Fabric.com is a favorite site of mine, so I know anyone receiving this gift certificate will have a blast perusing their fabulous selection!

The winner of the $25 Gift Certificate to Fabric.com is:

Congratulations... 

and a big "thank you!" to all who participated!

Suggestions Needed...

I've been preoccupied this last week with a bathroom redo. Our half bath off our main floor living area has gone through a major overhaul.  Here's what it looked like last Monday. "Before photos" are always so revealing and embarrassing, don't you think? {That's a rhetorical question -- no need to answer and wholeheartedly agree.}

Because we loved the results of our master bath redo, we chose much of the same elements to use in this powder room redo.Within a few hours on the first day the room was gutted and it became a blank canvas -- ready to be repainted.

With two new coats of ceiling and wall paint, she was as good as new. I used white for the ceiling and Behr Ultra in "Plateau" for the walls. I love this "Plateau" color for the walls. It's such a great neutral color  -- so warm and inviting. The cabinetry was then installed, so the subflooring could be cut and the tile laid.

The marble tile came next. I chose a "brickwork" pattern for the layout -- so pretty with this particular tile.

Everything else was installed in less than a day...

This is where you come in... 
 I'm trying to decide what accent color(s) I want to bring into the room.

Below are a couple of up-close photos to give you a better idea of colors...

Any suggestions?

Blog Renovations...

I'd like to start this post by offering a huge "thank you" to those who voted for my Love Birds in the "True Love Contest" at Sew, Mama, Sew! I appreciate it so much!

You may have noticed something different. My blog went through a little cosmetic surgery this weekend and came out the other side refreshed, refurbished, and renewed. I adore the new look! I worked with Krystal from Blog Designs by Sassy Sanctuary for this thorough revamp! Krystal has nerves of steel and the patience of Job. Seriously. She is so easy to work with and I appreciated her diligence when it came to making sure I was completely satisfied every step of the way. Check out her design blog if you're in the mood for a blog spruce up! When you check out her past blog designs, I'm sure you'll see many familiar blogs among her list.

You'll also enjoy Krystal's creative blog Sassy Sanctuary. Krystal has a degree in interior design, and she generously shares her decorative talents and creative abilities with her readers.

As you know I don't do paid advertising on my blog, but I'm more than happy to give credit where credit is due!  ;o)  This is definitely one of those times!

A Plea for my Love Bird {Owl} Rice Bags!!!

Dear Fearless Readers,

 I'm begging for some help here. I am a faithful reader of the blog "Sew, Mama, Sew" but for some reason I wasn't aware of this contest until today! Currently they are having a

"True Love Contest"

and my Love Bird Pattern & Tutorial...

...has made it into the Top Ten Favorites! 

I'm honored. 

And excited.
And would love to win or at least get in the Top Five.

 If you've downloaded my "Love Bird" pattern and used my tutorial for my owl rice bags,
{or if you just enjoy my blog}

PLEASE take a minute and go vote for

for my birdies. 

The voting ends TOMORROW!!!

Thanks so much -- I'm greedy enough to want to win some prizes. 

Yup, I'm that shallow.
Geesh.

Go HERE to vote. 

While you're at it "follow" Sew, Mama, Sew! It's a fabulous blog!

Thank you!

Friday's Fabulous Finds...

I spy with my Etsy eye something... 

vibrant! 

Clockwise, starting top left:

Vintage Electric Fan

Needle Felted Owl

Rose - Fine Art Photograph

Polish Star Folk Art

Cake Bunting

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Free Fabric Give Away...

Several weeks ago I published a post entitled, "A Little Lesson on Fabric."  In that post I mentioned that I often buy high-quality fabric online and that my preferable go-to source for online fabric is Fabric.com! The powers that be at Fabric.com got wind of that article and sent me a $25 Gift Certificate which I am passing on to my readers. Lucky you!

Why shop Fabric.com?

• Free shipping for orders over $35
• Free return shipping
• Generous cut, 37" yard
• New deals added daily
• Frequent shopper program
• Swatches available
• A wide selection of fabulous fabrics

To enter this Give Away, 

simply leave a comment below. The winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to Fabric.com. This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian Residents only and will run through Tuesday, March 6th. The next day a winner will be announced. No anonymous comments please, I need an email address or accessibility to a public blog in order to contact the winner.

Good Luck!