The Book!!

Never in my wildest dreams would I have guessed that one of my creations would be in a published book!!!  I am excited beyond belief!! :-)

I got an email a couple of days ago from a previous customer.  She told me that she used my Ray of Sunshine Newsboy Hat and Hot Pink Fingerless Gloves to accessorize one of the outfits in the book!!  I am honored!

  

Photo by Little Pumpkins Photography

So for all you sewers out there, you should check out this book!!

Little Girls, Big Style: Sew a Boutique Wardrobe from 4 Easy Patterns

The Author was so kind as to send me a picture of the page I am featured in.  

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristy :)

Owls, Owls and More Owls!!!

Ok, I have to admit...I am an Owl-aholic!!!  I absolutely ADORE them!!  :-)

I started making the Owl Hat a few months ago and boy are they a hit!  Here are my favorite Owl Hat Photos!

Gorgeous photography by Captured by Kelly and Meredith Rowlen Photography
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Here are some of my favorite Owls on Etsy!!

My girls would LOVE this Owl Crayon Wallet by OurLittleMesses

I know my girls would love to play with this adorable Wooden Matching Memory Game-Hoot Edition by LemonTreeStudio!  Mama wouldn't mind a game of Owl Memory either!!  :)

If I ever have another baby girl, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have this Swirly Tree with Owls Vinyl Wall Sticker Decal from designedDESIGNER

I actually own this adorable Owl Purse from jhfabriccreations and LOVE it!  I get so many compliments on it daily.  Plus, the seller is a gem to work with!!  :)

 

I first saw these I Spy Bags on my friend Bethany from Hissyfits Photography's facebook page.  I just purchased some from Babyloveblankies.  The seller is so kind and accommodating.  I can't wait to give these to my girls for Christmas!!

Next up is the cutest Christmas card out there!  Doesn't hurt that it has my sweet little Karly on it either!!  The seller is from Italy and we have become friends through etsy and facebook.  Bella Holiday Hoot Christmas Greeting by LissyLee77

Last but not least is this ADORABLE "Whoo is wishing for peace Cell Phone Case" by SewingAmity.  What more could you ask for than Peace Signs and Owls?!  :)    I just purchased one and cannot wait to start using it!!

Thanks for stopping by!!
Kristy  :)

Behind the Creation

Hello!! Welcome to my blog!
I'm Kristy Hawk, owner and creative artist of NoodleNoggins!
I have been married to my husband Derek for almost 9 years.

We have two precious little girls named Reagan and Karly. They are often my little models for my website!!

 I first learned how to crochet about 6 years ago. A dear friend of mine taught me how to crochet a chain. From there, I had no idea what I was doing!!


I taught myself from Crochet Books and YouTube. The first thing I ever crocheted was a baby blanket for my first daughter, Reagan. I look at that blanket now and see all the mistakes I made!! However, she still loves it and cuddles with it frequently. :)

After that, I toyed with knitting. I came to realize that I much prefer crocheting!! I crocheted a few blankets and then tried my hand at making hats.

Here is the first hat I made:

I look back and laugh at this hat because I totally used the wrong kind of yarn! Oh well...practice makes perfect, right?

My first website was called What's on a Name. I made scrapbooked wooden letters, hair bows, hooded towels, tutus, jewelry and hats. Once I noticed that only my hats and tutus were selling, I created my website on etsy called NoodleNoggins.

I believe that God gives everyone a talent. My talent just happens to be helping others to keep their heads fashionably warm!!! ;-)

Here are the top questions I get asked all the time:
Q: Do you really make all these hats by yourself?
A: Yes!!!

Q: When do you find the time to make all these hats?
A: It IS hard for me to find time after being a homemaker, mother of 2 little ones, and part-time YMCA employee. As soon as my girls go to sleep, I crochet into the wee hours of the night.

Q: Do you ever get sick of making hats?
A: NO! Even though I make hundreds and hundreds of hats, I still love making them! Crochet is like therapy for me...very calming and relaxing. :)

Q: Do you use other people's patterns or make them up yourself?
A: I first started making patterns that others had made up...however I found that most of them were imperfect and I usually liked to give them my own little twist. Now, I make up all my patterns myself.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Kristy :)