Knotty Swan Bakeshop

10/09/2026

🤍 A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE SWAN FAMILY! 🤍🦢
To my wonderful Knotty Swan Bakeshop family,
If you’ve been here since the beginning, thank you for being part of such a meaningful chapter of my life. Baking was a dream I poured my heart into, and I will always be grateful for every order, share, kind word, and bit of support you gave me. ❤️
But sometimes, God calls us to use our gifts in a different way, and I’m so excited to share that my next chapter has officially begun!
✨ The Stitched Swan Atelier is OPEN for business! 🪡🎨
My new creative home is filled with handmade treasures, whimsical ornaments, seasonal décor, original artwork, and meaningful keepsakes, all created by hand with love and care.
🛍️ The website is officially LIVE! I’m now shipping nationwide across the United States, with plans to expand to international shipping by spring 2027! 🌎
🎃 By 3 PM Central Time today, I’ll also be adding three new creations: two windowpane magnet ornaments and a stackable pumpkin ornament!
And there’s so much more to come, including handmade aprons, interactive quiet books, sensory felt books for little ones, and special prayer devotionals that open to hold your rosary during Bible study. By spring and summer 2027, I also hope to participate in local markets and bring an even bigger collection of handmade goods to the community! 🤍
📣 AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Before the end of this year, I plan to delete this Knotty Swan Bakeshop page as I officially close this chapter and move forward with my new endeavor.
If you’d like to continue following my journey, discovering new creations, and supporting my small business, please follow my NEW page:

🦢 The Stitched Swan Atelier
🛍️ SHOP THE WEBSITE: stitchedswanatelier.squarespace.com

🤍 FOLLOW MY NEW FACEBOOK PAGE:
The Stitched Swan Atelier (I’ll tag the new page in my stories)

I truly believe God has a purpose for every season of our lives. Baking was one beautiful chapter, and now I feel called to explore my artistic gifts in a different way. I’m stepping forward in faith, excited for what’s ahead and grateful for everyone who has been part of my journey.
Thank you for supporting Knotty Swan Bakeshop and for considering joining me in this next adventure. I hope you’ll find something in my little atelier that catches your eye, warms your heart, or makes the perfect gift for someone you love. 🥹❤️
The bakeshop chapter may be over, but the Swan story is far from finished! 🦢✨

With love and gratitude,
Gabriel🤍
Founder of Knotty Swan Bakeshop & The Stitched Swan Atelier

Discover handcrafted treasures at Stitched Swan Atelier, featuring whimsical felt creations, heirloom storybooks, and seasonal decor, all made with love and imagination.

08/06/2026

This is it… Last Call, Swan Tribe! 🤎🦢✨

Tonight is our VERY LAST Grab ’n Go and the final pickup for Knotty Swan Bakeshop tomorrow.

📍 Pickup: Tomorrow/ Friday, August 7
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

💵 Cash, Venmo, and Cash App accepted.
(A $2 processing fee applies to Venmo and Cash App payments.)

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being such a supportive community over the last two and a half years. You’ve celebrated birthdays, holidays, milestones, and ordinary days with our baked goods, and we will never be able to express how grateful we are for every order, every kind word, and every person who believed in our little dream.
As we close this beautiful chapter, we’re so excited to begin the next one—motherhood—and to see what God has in store for the Swan family. Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your lives. We hope you’ll help us make this final pickup one to remember. 🤍
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WE ARE NOW SOLD OUT ❤ thank you!! 😊

🤎 One last time… we’d love to see you. Thank you for helping make Knotty Swan Bakeshop what it was. Until we meet again… with flour on our hands, paint on our fingertips, and a little boy in our arms.

07/21/2026

🤍 One Last Sweet Pickup… 🤍

Our final Knotty Swan Bakeshop preorder is officially open, and we’d love to see as many familiar faces as possible for our last pickup on Friday, August 7. Whether you’re stocking up on your favorites or simply grabbing a sweet treat one last time, every order means the world to us.

We’ve taken one final look at the menu and brought back a few of your most-requested favorites to help celebrate this bittersweet goodbye.

✨ Preorders are open now through August 5.
🎁 Use code LASTSALE5 to receive $5 off your entire order as our little thank-you gift.

As difficult as it is to say goodbye to delivering homemade desserts to this incredible community, we’re also excited for the next chapter our family is beginning.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Thank you for every order, every kind word, every recommendation to a friend, and every bit of support you’ve shown us over the years. You helped turn a dream into something so much bigger than we ever imagined, and we’ll carry that gratitude with us always.

Here’s to one last sweet pickup together. 🦢🤍

🛍️ORDER YOUR LAST ORDER HERE: https://www.hotplate.com/knottyswanbakeshop/db320cea-ee08-4293-b47d-ae7549dd8715

07/13/2026

☀️ ONE LAST TASTE OF SUMMER ☀️

The countdown has officially begun… and there are only TWO pre-order dates left before the ovens go quiet.

📅 July 17th & August 7th

If you’ve been thinking, “I need to place one more order,” this is your sign. 💛

From buttery summer pies and scrumptious gourmet cookies to whimsical ice cream cone cake pops, cheesecake bars, artisan breads, and all the sweet little treats you’ve loved over the years… let’s make these final bake days unforgettable.

As our thank-you for supporting our little dream, enjoy $5 OFF your entire order with code:

✨ LASTSALE5 ✨

And the best part?
Use it every single time you order during our final two pre-order dates!
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Whether you’re stocking up for family gatherings, sharing treats with friends, or simply savoring one last Knotty Swan dessert, we’d be honored to bake for you one more time.

Thank you for letting us be part of your celebrations, your holidays, your coffee breaks, and your sweetest memories. Let’s send Knotty Swan Bakeshop off with two beautiful bake days filled with love… and lots of butter. 🦢🤍
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🍪 Pre-Order Dates
• July 17th
• August 7th

🎉 Use code: LASTSALE5
💛 $5 OFF every order, as many times as you’d like!
🛍️PLACE ORDERS HERE: https://www.hotplate.com/knottyswanbakeshop/db320cea-ee08-4293-b47d-ae7549dd8715

Let’s make these last two bake days the sweetest ones yet. 🥧🍪🍦

07/03/2026

🇺🇸✨ 250 Years of America • One Final Grab & Go ✨🦢
Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

This one is a little bittersweet… this is our FINAL Grab & Go ever. 🥹

As we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary, we’re also celebrating the incredible journey that Knotty Swan Bakeshop has been. If you’ve ever wanted one last taste of our scratch-made goodies, we’d be so honored to bake for you one final time.
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🇺🇸 Grab & Go Pickup
📍 West Peoria
🕛 Tomorrow | Porch Pickup: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM

WOW!! YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!
You SHOWED UP FOR US!! WE ARE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT IN UNDER AN HOUR! 🥹🙏❤️💙
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❤️ From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting our little bakery through every season, every holiday, and every loaf, cookie, pie, and cake. Your kindness has meant more than words can ever express.

There are only TWO FINAL PREORDERS left to order before Knotty Swan Bakeshop closes its doors. Those remaining dates will be pre-order only—there will be no more Grab & Go events after today.

Let’s make this last one extra sweet. 🇺🇸🦢 Thank you for letting us be a small part of your family traditions. God bless you all, have a safe and joyful Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

06/29/2026

‼️‼️‼️‼️ATTENTION SWAN TRIBE ‼️‼️‼️‼️
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To My Dear Knotty Swan Family,

This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write.

After much prayer, reflection, and many tears, I’ve made the bittersweet decision to close the doors of Knotty Swan Bakeshop this August (final day being AUGUST 7th).
Nearly four years ago, I opened this little bakery with flour on my apron, big dreams in my heart, and faith that God would guide every step. I never could have imagined the incredible community that would grow around it.

You didn’t just buy bread, cookies, pastries, or cakes.

You celebrated birthdays with us.
You trusted us with weddings and baby showers.
You brought our treats to family dinners and holiday tables.
You recommended us to your friends and became friends yourselves.

Some of you have been here since the very first loaf of bread came out of my oven. Others found us somewhere along the way. Every single order, every encouraging message, every smile at pickup, every shared photo, every prayer, and every kind word has meant more than I could ever express.

Because of you, this little dream became something so much bigger than I ever imagined.

As many of you know, our family is preparing to welcome our very first baby this fall. Becoming a mother is the greatest blessing God has entrusted to me, and after much prayer, I’ve realized this season is calling me in a different direction.

It’s time to slow down.
It’s time to spend these precious moments with my growing family.

And it’s time to pursue another creative dream that has been quietly growing in my heart for a long time.

While the ovens may be cooling, my love for creating never will.

This isn’t goodbye to creativity—it’s simply the closing of one beautiful chapter before another begins.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you… 🙏

Thank you for believing in a small-town baker.
Thank you for supporting a husband-and-wife dream.
Thank you for showing grace when I was learning.
Thank you for celebrating every success and standing beside us through every challenge.

Most importantly, thank you for becoming family.

I truly believe God writes every story with purpose, and although this chapter is ending, I know He is faithfully leading us into the next one.

Please keep our growing family in your prayers as we prepare to welcome our little miracle, and I hope you’ll continue following along as I begin this new artistic journey. I can’t wait to share what’s next with all of you.
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✨PREORDERS WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL OUR FINAL DAY AUGUST 7th!
Please order your last goodies before we close down for good, any order means so much. 😌
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Until then…

May God bless you richly.
May your homes always be filled with warmth, laughter, and good food.
And may you never forget how deeply grateful I am that you allowed Knotty Swan Bakeshop to become a small part of your lives.

✨While Knotty Swan Bakeshop is coming to a close, this isn’t the end of our creative journey. We hope you’ll continue following along as we begin a new chapter centered around handcrafted art, heirloom pieces, and creativity inspired by faith and home. We can’t wait to share what God has in store next.✨

With all my love and endless gratitude, see you on our next big adventure!

Gabriel & Jarod Swan
Knotty Swan Bakeshop

“The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.” — Psalm 138:8

🛍️PLACE YOUR FINAL ORDERS HERE:

Knotty Swan Bakery is an Italian-inspired bakery owned and operated by married millennial duo, Gabriel & Jarod Swan. We specialize in artisan breads, gourmet cookies, traditional Italian pastries, and custom orders — all handcrafted from scratch with care and creativity. Our baked goods are rooted...

06/25/2026

JUST SAYINNNNN 🙏❤️

Breaking News!!!
Btw we are open today 11-3pm

06/22/2026

🇺🇸✨ 250 Years of Freedom & Celebration! ✨🇺🇸

Swan Tribe, our 4th of July Preorders are LIVE! 🎆🍰

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with homemade favorites including Stars and Stripes berry pies, red, white & blue cake slices, American flag sugar cookies, cookie cakes, and so much more! ❤️🤍💙

🛍️ Order now through next Tuesday
🎉 Get $5 OFF orders of $25+
🏷️ Use code: JULY5OFF
🛒PLACE ORDERS HERE: https://www.hotplate.com/knottyswanbakeshop/db320cea-ee08-4293-b47d-ae7549dd8715

📍 Pickup July 3rd
⏰ 12–4 PM
❄️ After-hours cooler pickup: 5–7 PM

As always, every order means the world to our little family-run bakeshop. We are only open two weeks each month, so thank you for choosing to support small business and handmade goodness over big-box stores this holiday season. ❤️

God bless & We hope to see you all very soon!
Thank you for being here! xo

06/15/2026

🇺🇸✨ Stars, Stripes & Sweet Delights! ✨🇺🇸

Hello, Swan Tribe! ❤️

Our July 4th Pre-Orders are officially LIVE! 🎆🫐🍓

Celebrate America’s 250th year of Independence with a table full of patriotic treats made from scratch and baked with love! Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to a family gathering, or simply looking for something sweet to enjoy while watching the fireworks, we’ve got you covered.

🎇 Pre-orders are open NOW through June 30th!
🎇 We’ve added a few NEW festive goodies to this year’s menu, so be sure to take a peek and see what’s new!
🎇 Order anytime using the link below and reserve your favorites before they sell out.— there will be very limited grab n go, so be smart & order ahead ! 

❤️🤍💙 From colorful cookies and festive desserts to holiday-inspired favorites, this menu was created to help make your Independence Day celebration a little sweeter.
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🌿 Vacation Notice:
Knotty Swan Bakeshop will be enjoying a little family time and entering vacation mode until June 28th. While we’re away, pre-orders will remain open, and we’ll be back refreshed and ready to prepare your holiday treats!

We are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you for supporting our little family bakery and allowing us to be part of your celebrations year after year.

🇺🇸 Here’s to freedom, family, community, and 250 years of American independence! May your holiday be filled with laughter, good food, cherished memories, and plenty of dessert.

God bless you all, and have a beautiful next couple of weeks! ❤️

🧨ORDER HERE: https://www.hotplate.com/knottyswanbakeshop/db320cea-ee08-4293-b47d-ae7549dd8715