by Virginia | Jan 7, 2020 | activities with kids, Food and Drink, Holiday, Travel, vacation
Over the winter break we took a trip to Nashville to visit my brother and his family. We had a great time. I wanted to share some of our experience in case you are thinking about taking your family there! Nashville has become so popular and it’s no wonder. ...
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 | Jul 24, 2019 | fabric, organizing, sewing, sewing for baby, Travel, tutorial, Uncategorized
I recently took a trip to the beach and made several of these cute drawstring bags to help organize small things in our bags. They worked great! Especially for my little ones. She loved packing her underwear and socks in these pretty bags. Click on the video below to...
by Virginia | May 15, 2018 | patterns, sewing, Travel, tutorial, vacation
I love summer and going to the pool, beach and lake with the kids. They splash around and I relax (sorta) and it is really nice. But, I admit that sometimes I feel a bit like a pack mule lugging all the towels and chairs and snacks etc. Yes, the older ones carry...
by Virginia | Feb 15, 2018 | embroidery, Travel, tutorial, Uncategorized
I am far from an embroidery expert but this time of year I feel the calling to make something slow. It is so pleasant to create something stitch by stitch. To me, that is the fun of embroidery! It’s not a race but a commitment to crafting and I love that...
by Virginia | Jan 15, 2016 | patterns, Travel, tutorial, Uncategorized
If you follow along regularly, you may remember the version of the Make your Getaway Duffle that I made for Elsie back in August. That version has become very popular and although the original version is a bit quicker, this one is not much more effort and might be...
