Win a Free Bow Tie!

The winner of this giveaway will win a bow tie of his choice or a free neck tie to bow tie conversion.
I’ve had it in my mind that I would give away a bow tie in conjunction with Reformation Day for a while now.  We used to have Reformation Day parties and my husband would [...]

Creative Neck Tie conversions to Bow Ties

I’ve had a great time seeing the variety of neck ties that people send me to convert into bow ties.  The order that I popped into the mail today was by far the most interesting (and difficult) batch of ties that I converted yet.  I can tell that the gentleman that owned these ties has [...]

Woot! New bow ties!

I’m so excited about this batch of ties!  I’ve got a great group of modern and classic ties with an ascot thrown in there for good measure.  These babies are totally ready to go and can usually be shipped the same day they are ordered.  Please share this website with all your bow tie wearing [...]

The Cordial Churchman Update

Good evening ladies and gentlemen.  This is the first time I’ve been on a computer for any length of time in a while.  A few days ago, my computer stopped working so it is now going to the apple hospital to hopefully be repaired.
I wanted to give you a bullet point-ish post though to remind [...]

More Bow Ties to add to the store

I was a busy little bee today making bow ties, another ascot and a custom wool scarf today.  Tonight, I want to show you the bow ties.  I’ve got some pretty fun ties to add to my mix.  I didn’t realize it until I was taking pictures, but I must have had red on the [...]

Playing around with my Serger

So yesterday, I finally got to play around with my serger.  I think this machine is about 30 years old.  It was most likely purchased at a garage sale to be fixed up by my grandfather who loved to fix broken things.  You wouldn’t believe how many sewing machines, sergers, clocks etc. my family found [...]

Father and Son Bow Ties

What’s cuter than a little boy in a bow tie?  I’ll tell you: A little boy in a bow tie with his proud papa in a matching bow tie!  I have made some father/son sets and it just makes me smile!  Here are some photos of some very proud fathers with their little boys wearing [...]

Movies and Bow Ties

First, let me say that I’ve seen some great movies lately.  Over the weekend, my husband and I watched “Matchstick Men” and loved it.  And just tonight (while I dissected neck ties and folded laundry) we watched “State of Play”.  Both movies were rather good.  
In other news, I got a small package in the [...]

Dear Gordon Gee

I am writing you to tell you of my bow tie business, The Cordial Churchman.  One of the professors of your school ordered a bow tie from me.  He told me that your school is very accustomed to bow ties since you wear one every day.  How many bow ties do you own?  I’ve heard [...]

Lots of New Bow Ties – Wool Bow Ties, Madras Bow Ties and Silk Bow Ties

I’ve been working hard on these bow ties and am so excited to finally get them up here for you all to see.  Please visit the STORE (www.elliesbowties.com) and pick one out for yourself or your loved one.  The ties can be ordered simply by e-mailing me at ellielaveer@gmail.com.  Bow Ties are $23 each.  Please [...]