The Brave Little Bow
Handmade for you and your home:
Bows ꕥ
Custom Rag Dolls ♡︎
Aprons �︎
Tote Bags �
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I’ve been sleeping on this lavender dragonfly print for a while now because I have a limited amount and I’m not sure if I can get more. But when I got this golden sun fabric in the other day, I knew they were the perfect complement to each other and finally decided enough was enough! Limited quantities in the rollables since I’m not sure I’ll be able to restock, so if you like it grab it now! (Psst…It’s also available in a child’s size apron!)🪻💜
Any of you like to make at-home cocktails? If so, what’s your go-to? We love to host holidays and parties, and my husband is usually the designated bartender. He requested this olive canvas apron for his birthday because I may more may have kept stealing his original one 🫣), and I think it’s a great neutral that will go with whatever party attire he ends up sporting. This one is available in the shop if you’re looking to up your grilling or cocktail game this Spring! 🍸🍔
This Campfire print from has been a customer favorite, and for good reason! How cute are those trees and tents?? It’s been a rollable bag for a while, but it’s now available in a lunch bag as well! Great for school, car trips, hikes. Ivy uses hers every day but do you know the best part? I just throw it in the wash when it needs a clean and it’s as good as new. Grab yours in the shop! 🏕️✨
A happy view from my sewing room. I can’t tell you how good it feels to be back here again! We’ve had a lot of curve balls thrown our way the past week - back to back repairs on my car, a double cornea infection for me, my sewing machine quit on me out of the blue (with several orders waiting in the wings), and then - I kid you not- an entire tree fell on and totaled my husbands car. We reached a point where we just started laughing instead of crying…because what else can you do?? 😅 So today I’m extra thankful for a cozy, rainy (UNEVENTFUL) Saturday tucked away in my studio, listening to an audiobook, and filling orders. And more than anything I’m thankful for all the people who have come alongside and helped us this past week - they have been many, and they have been tangible answers to prayer. I hope your weekend is full of similar blessings, whatever curveballs may have been thrown your way. 💗
I’m baaaack! Sadly my old sewing machine could not be repaired, but the wonderful people at helped me pick out a new machine, so I’m back to sewing and shipping out orders! 🎉 Thank you for your patience on delayed orders 💗 Quantities have now been restocked, and this new striped bag is also listed and available for immediate shipping! The fabric is from the Sevenberry collection, and the cotton/linen canvas is structured yet still soft. Warm weather is coming…grab one for the pool, beach, or farmer’s market! ☀️🌸🌻🌊
SHOP UPDATE
Well, friends, my trusty little sewing machine decided she felt like making a visit to the ICU. 🙃 I make almost everything to order, which means there will be a bit of a delay on all orders placed (probably looking at 1-2 week shipping estimate.) I do have a few things ready to ship out immediately (mostly aprons - I posted a few 👉🏼) and if that’s the case, it will be indicated in the Etsy listing description. I’m sorry for the holdup and hopefully I’ll be getting my machine back sooner than expected. 🤞🏻Thanks for your patience!! 💗
Are you team Leopard or Forest? I like to mix it up - sometimes I go for wild, other times more muted. I’m sure you can guess where Mike lands (tho I promise I’ll take pics if he ever decides to switch to team Leopard 😅🐆) Grab these in the shop!
I’m getting serious Spring fever over here. Extra daylight returns on Sunday, the temps are climbing (ever so slowly) higher, and I’m dreaming of warm evenings outside. 😌🌿
As such, three new spring-inspired rollables are in the Etsy shop🌻 Grab a few for carrying all your favorite picnic foods - it wont be long until we can use them! 🤗
Proof that I’m still here 😅👋🏼
For my husband’s birthday, I promised to make him another apron since I was always stealing his 🫣 but once I made his, I realized I wanted a new one too. And one with some flair. 🐆
I almost always opt for these chef aprons folded in half, though I will occassionally wear the full bib if I’m dealing with a particularly agressive batch of spaghetti sauce. Look for this pattern in the shop later this week or, if you can’t wait, grab one that’s already available! Happy Monday!
Flower Girl ready 🌿
I had a client request bows for flower girls that matched the bridesmaids dresses in an upcoming wedding, and I mean - how great is this green velvet? 😍 I took scraps from alterations and made two Mini clips along with a Sailor Bow clip - I can’t wait to see pics from the big day! 🤍
We got more snow overnight, which makes for a super cozy sewing room (it feels like a snow globe! ❄️)
I just finished this little zip pouch for my sister - she wanted a cute way to store her ticket stubs she’s accumulated over the years. Also, I can’t get enough of these hedgehogs and gingham 🦔🤍
If you’re also in the market for a keepsake pouch, I have good news for you - you can order this one in the shop! It’s tiny - measures 6” x 5” - but mighty. Perfect for photos, little notes, or even chapsticks and lip glosses so you don’t have to rummage around in your purse. So many uses for this cutie. Grab it in the shop! 🦔
Happy Sunday! ✨
I know I’ve been quiet on here - still plugging away at Etsy orders and enjoying the slower pace of winter (tho I am getting antsy for Spring!! 🌸)
I recently finished this custom doll order - my client chose this gorgeous green fabric, and I love how it turned out!
Custom orders are as easy as emailing or DMing me - simply specify skin tone and hair color and general dress color and I’ll send you some options for pick from. One of my tips is to browse my page or shop to see if you like any fabrics on larger projects (totes, aprons, etc.) because chances are I will still have that fabric lying around. Or if you’re looking for something specific, I’ll do my best to accommodate!
As always, each doll comes with a matching headband or clip.
I hope this little lady brings her new mama lots of joy and magical play time ✨
We’re getting more snow tomorrow, and I’m already planning to have a goulash simmering away on the stove all day tomorrow. 😋❄️
I just sent this custom apron out the door for lots of cozy cooking - I love for their earthy fabrics, and this one is no exception. Remember - you can always DM me if you’re looking for a particular color or print. I will send you some options to consider and send you a custom order link if you find one you like!
Happy cooking and hope you’re all staying warm!! ☃️
Hello from our little snow globe ☃️. It’s been a while! 👋🏼 This was the view from my sewing room tonight, and we couldn’t be happier. It’s been almost two years since we’ve had a real snow! Waffles, sledding, and forts (peep my youngest’s little dolly 👀) were on the agenda for today. I’ve been taking a little rest after the holiday rush, filling Etsy orders as they come but otherwise enjoying the coziness of winter. I have some new rollable prints that I’ll be releasing in the next couple weeks, along with some new aprons and totes. I hope you’re all staying warm and cozy - happy January to you all! ❤️❄️🌲
Bows on Bows 💫
I’m busy over here working my way down the order list, and I just want to say THANK YOU - it has been delightfully busy, and I wouldn’t want it any other way 💗
Today my husband and I had our annual Work Christmas Lunch - and it was just the two of us 😂 He has a “real” job, I have one a little less conventional, but I love it all the same. I have almost quit this gig SO many times, telling myself I should just get a “real” job, but this is truly what I love to do, and I’m so happy I get to do it. He has been my biggest supporter the entire way through, and I can’t think of anyone better to celebrate with. ❤️🎄
Thank you to all of YOU, who have also supported me in this tiny business of mine. I simply couldn’t keep doing this without all of your support, and I am beyond grateful for each and every like, comment, message, order and review.
I am continuing to work through all of your orders, and they should be on their way shortly! Happy Holidays to each and every one of you - I hope it’s a very merry time indeed. ❤️
Good morning! The shop has been updated with a few new items, including this beautiful floral apron in Meadow from - it has such a light and silky feel. Ready to ship immediately!
Also - some of the most popular rollable prints have been restocked - run and grab them before they sell out again! 🏃🏻♀️
Happy Friday! 🎄
This Candy Cane doll is probably the most fun thing I’ve made this holiday season. I made her to match one of the kids Christmas aprons in my shop, and I love her even more than I thought I would! Oh and yes - she does have a LOT of hair 😄
She’s available to ship ASAP - along with the apron if you wanted to make it a gift set! 🎁
Plus a few other new items in the shop - tote bags, apron, and a new lunch bag - run so you can have them under your tree before Christmas! 🎄
December’s Energy 🎄✨
Thank you to all who came out to on Saturday - it was such an amazing event, and I loved being a part of it once again! ❤️
I have one more event I’ll be at and it’s TONIGHT at a Holiday Open House in West Chester!
The address is 1100 Talleyrand Rd in West Chester, PA and it’s from 5-9pm. Come on out, eat some treats, and get some of your holiday shopping done. I’ll have aprons, rollable bags and rag dolls! Other vendors will have hand poured candles, clay earrings, natural body products, and MORE. Hope to see you there!
Where my fans at? 😍🙋🏻♀️ I’ll have these mini produce bags (and a few big ones too!) with me at tomorrow! Delightfully festive and perfect for all your holiday treat shopping. Clementines, pears, ginger, chestnuts - anything small will get neatly in these little sacks.
Can’t wait to see you all tomorrow!
I’ll have these with me at on Saturday! I love picking out fun liners for otherwise neutral bags - my husband’s been asking for a tote he can take to the grocery store, and I think this would be right up his alley. always has the best designs! Come see me at the Blue Rock Heritage Center from 9-1 on Saturday!! Cheers! 🍻
If you’re local(ish), I’ll be at this coming Saturday 12/2! This is such a favorite event, and I know you’ll find so many amazing items either for yourself or to give as gifts. Come on out and shop 9-1. I hope to see you there!
I hope you all feasted your hearts out yesterday! 🦃🥧🍞
If you’re doing some holiday shopping from the comfort of your couch today, my Black Friday sale is still going strong! Take 25% off all orders $30+
On Etsy, discount is automatically applied. On my website, use code BLKFRIDAY23 at checkout. Happy shopping! 🎁
Early Bird Holiday Sale starts today! Shopping small this season is a great way to find unique gifts for the people in your life, and support the people who make them. ☺️ As a thank you, please enjoy 25% off all orders of $30+ in my shop!
On Etsy - no code needed.
On Website - enter code BLKFRIDAY23 at checkout.
Happy shopping! 🎁
It’s my favorite week of the year 🤗🦃✨ Today’s agenda includes a little pre-game menu - making a roast chicken, testing out a new stuffing recipe, and prepping as much as I can ahead of Thursday. And I’m strongly considering making myself a Thanksgiving apron because I feel like it 😅
What’s your favorite dish you’re making this year??
Bread Bags are now live in the shop! 🥖
I have been experimenting with these at home, and I really do love them for crusty loaves in particular. We are fond of making baguettes around here, and these bags keep the crust nice and crunchy while the interior stays soft. Because the point of bread bags is air circulation, I do recommend slicing as you go and using a beeswax wrap on the cut end if you don’t want that to get crusty. I also suggest eating the bread within a few days for optimal freshness, which isn’t usually a problem around here 😅
Because everyone has their preference, you’ll find both linen, cotton and a linen/cotton blend in the shop! Happy baking! ✨
Part of my daily routine is to light this votive each morning while I’m prepping bfasts and lunches, and again when it’s time to cook dinner. My 13-yr-old bought this at a thrift store at the beach over the summer and squirreled it away until my birthday. 😭 It’s such a little thing, but it brings me so much joy in the recurring rhythms of each day. Partly because of how little daylight there is in November 😅 but mostly because when I look at it, it reminds me of her thoughtfulness. Proof that gifts don’t have to be brand new, they just have to be meaningful. ❤️
If you’re looking for something “old but new” to give, check out Helen’s House on my website. There are lots of cute treasures that would be great in a themed gift box, or even just a “this made me think of you” gift. Happy treasure hunting!
Whenever I bring home new items, I have to sneak them by my girls because they usually want them! They saw the soup crocks I listed yesterday and demanded them for themselves, even tho we already have some (because these new ones have lids. 😉)
This bud vase is one of the things I’d like to keep! 🫢 How charming would it be on a kitchen windowsill? So if you like it, you’d better run before I change my mind. 😄
Grab it on the website! 🌷
In case you were wondering what it’s really like getting my daughters to model my aprons, swipe right 👉🏼😵😌
Christmas aprons for kids AND adults are now in the shop, along with a new tote bag AND Christmas Rollables! And yes - all items are cross listed on both my website and Wix!
Produce bags will be added this week, prep continues, and even more to come in the next week or two.
Phew! 😅😴
Thank you as always for all your support - I love getting to do this, and I’m thankful for each and everyone order. 🤍❤️
Happy Monday!
✨Helen’s House is now live! ✨
A splash of vintage items mixed in with modern ones is my favorite way to decorate, and I’m so excited to share my finds with you all! On top of that, incorporating second-hand items is a great way to reduce waste that may otherwise end up in a landfill. Perhaps you love the idea of repurposing, but scouring thrift stores and flea markets isn’t your cup of tea - leave the hunting to me! On my site you’ll be able to browse second-hand items that are in good condition, cleaned, and ready to be used in your home - all from the comfort of your couch!
As of right now, Helen’s House is only available on my website (link in profile.) I hope to add it to Etsy if I have the time, but that time is not now. 😅 So hop on over and take a look - I hope you find something you love!