by Virginia | Aug 20, 2018 | fabric, organizing, sewing, tween
A couple weeks ago I made a video on my Youtube channel that was sponsored by Mercari. Mercari is a buying and selling app that is FREE and very easy to use! My video shows how I went through my mountain of scraps, divided them into colors, weighed them and...
by Virginia | Apr 26, 2018 | fabric, sewing, sewing for boys, tutorial
Does anyone else out there always click on the Pinterest recipes that say (for example)”BEST MEATLOAF EVER”? I do! I can’t help it. I think, if they claim it is the best, it must the BEST! Well, I think this 1/2 yard tote is pretty great, so I am...
by Virginia | Jun 8, 2017 | color inspiration, decorating, fabric, sewing, tween, Uncategorized
I am so happy and thrilled to be a stop today on the Frolic Fabric Collection Tour! I love all fabrics by Tamara Kate and this one is no exception. I had a hard time choosing just one fabric to work with so I chose a few that matched my favorite one- the flower...
by Virginia | Apr 28, 2017 | fabric, Gingercakesews, patterns, Uncategorized
I was asked to make another round of Katie Birds for Blend Fabrics! These fabrics, called Flutter & Float, are perfect for bird pillow! Very pretty and whimsical 🙂 The Katie Bird pattern is fun for showing off pretty prints since it is simple and not too busy....
by Virginia | Mar 29, 2017 | baby, DIY kits, embroidery, fabric, gift, patterns, sewing for baby, toys
I can’t resist making Modern Folksy Bunny Sewing Kits! It’s something I look forward to every spring. My youngest, Marion, loves the Peter Rabbit stories. My others were only moderately interested but she loves them. Something about being...
by Virginia | Mar 15, 2017 | color inspiration, fabric, give away, sale, sewing
Although I set out to make this Classic Bowling Bag sewing Pattern in black, I just couldn’t make myself do it. I like a soft black leather bag from the department store, but if I am going to sew it, it has to be BRIGHT. I am so glad I chose this gorgeous...
