The Mint Needle

Hello 2014! I hope you all rang in the New Year with filled hearts and loved ones. Not only are we enjoying a snowy start ~ But look who turns 7 today!  In celebration of my peanut's birthday, I just had to make some new birthday bunting. Pretty pinks & yellows seemed to fit her personality well. (Actually it's perfect for both girls!)  I was itching to get this project under way as soon as possible & wanted to show all of you how easy it is to make. All you need is some fabric, bias tape, and a pattern. For the 3/4 oval drops, I used Amy Butler's petal bag pattern and transferred it onto tissue paper. (I just love using patterns for other uses!) I also added about a centimeter so that after stitching, my finished piece was the actual size of the petal. But you could use medium size dishes or picture frames for your patterns. Just make sure to transfer them by tracing onto tissue paper first. For circle dishes, fold your pattern so that it creates a gar...