by Virginia | Jan 22, 2020 | Handmade Business, organizing, sewing, Uncategorized
10 Sewing Habits to adopt in 2020 I made a new video over on my Yoututbe channel last week and I am so pleased that people are excited about the topic of new sewing habits! I actually wrote an article for Sew Mama Sew a few years ago about this very subject. That...
by Virginia | Dec 18, 2019 | sewing, Sewing To Sell, tutorial, tween
Sometime you just want to carry something small and cute and stylish, right? A little purse like this one is the perfect accessory to brighten any outfit! For makers, it is easy to make, has little fabric waste, and can be enlarged, simplified, and trimmed to your...
by Virginia | Nov 19, 2019 | Gingercake PDF Sewing Patterns, Gingercakesews, patterns, sewing, Uncategorized
The On the Go Organizer was one of my first PDF patterns back in 2011 and I am still so proud of it. I love how simple it is to make and what a pretty, thoughtful, and useful gift it makes. I often get 2 questions asked and this pattern is the solution 🙂 The first...
by Virginia | Nov 18, 2019 | gift, patterns, sewing, tutorial, Uncategorized
I am trying hard to be more mindful at home and using less STUFF. It’s a challenge but not nearly as hard as I thought it would be. In fact, I enjoy exploring new ways to change things up and it feels great to set a better example for my kids. It also appeals to...
by Virginia | Nov 6, 2019 | fabric, Gingercakesews, patterns, sewing, sewing for boys, Travel, tutorial, Uncategorized
I have to admit this duffle bag sewing pattern is one of my very favorites. Why? Because every time I go on vacation, I bring out my duffel and pack it up! DUFFLE BAG = VACATION! Do you have a pretty bag made from your favorite fabrics available to pack for your...
by Virginia | Nov 4, 2019 | craft show, gift, organizing, patterns, sewing, toys, vacation
When I look at the data of my pattern shop, not only is the crayon art folio my best seller, the second best seller is the old version without the mini folio included! Isn’t that amazing? I know why too- because this crayon organizer pattern is not only adorable...
