by Virginia | Aug 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
I have been hanging on to my old vera bradley wallet forever. I liked how it folded small but still could hold all my things. I finally decided to make one for myself. I though I would just buy a pattern since my sewing has been on the...
by Virginia | Aug 24, 2010 | sewing
This bag is everywhere. I had to try one for myself! The original is tiny (but adorable!) so I enlarged it and added some extra size and length to the strap. The fabric is a very popular one by Henry Alexander. I actually found it at JoAnn...
by Virginia | Aug 19, 2010 | Science, sewing
My talented sister in law gave us 4 monarch caterpillars about 12 days ago and the first one emerged from the cocoon. She has had many of these go into cocoons and come out as a butterfly but this is our first. It truly was amazing! All 5 of...
by Virginia | Aug 17, 2010 | Uncategorized
The first version of this bird looked like a banana. But this one is getting there and looking pretty cute. My sister Katie sent me this inspiration. Here is my version! I added this bottom panel to give a little more depth. ...
by Virginia | Aug 17, 2010 | Uncategorized
I have been sewing a lot lately and using my seam ripper almost as much. I feel like i have lost my sewing mojo but i just keep on going! Here is my favorite lunch box I have made in spite of all the mistakes. For sale in my shop. ...