by Virginia | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
This corner of my sewing room is set up conveinently for work- I have my cutting table on the left, my computer, my sewing machines and finally my iron and ironing board all together for easy access. I used to have my sewing room in our spare bedroom. I had...
by Virginia | Oct 3, 2020 | fabric, pillows, sewing, tutorial, Uncategorized
Leftover Fabric Ideas : Log Cabin Block Pillow This log cabin block pillow has been on my mind for a long time. I love the idea of modern twists on traditional blocks. Also, I needed new ideas for my leftover fabric! I have made several others- like this and...
by Virginia | Sep 1, 2020 | Books, gift, Gingercakesews, organizing, owls, patterns, Pretty Birds Book, sewing, tutorial, Uncategorized
Little Owl be Sewing Desk Caddy DIY My kids are back to school on Tuesday but not in person. Our school is beginning online. Sigh. Sigh again. So I made a cute little owl be sewing desk caddy for my soon to be 2nd grader. She is very socialable and this is hard...
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 | 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...
