by Virginia | Aug 9, 2016 | patterns, photo taking, sewing
I am so excited about my newest sewing pattern! I have been thinking about making a fabric frame for years. In fact, I made a version once to appear in a friend’s sewing book but we decided to do a different project instead. That frame stuck in my head though...
by Virginia | May 24, 2016 | color inspiration
Have you ever made mood board or inspiration board? Its a great way to get your creative juices flowing and really let your inner style come out. When the community Coordinator from Big Chill asked me to make a mood board with their stoves as the start off point, I...
by Virginia | May 23, 2016 | color inspiration, fabric, patterns, sewing, tutorial, Uncategorized
At the end of this month I am sewing a couple of bags for one of my favorite fabric designers, Kelle Boyd of AnnKelle. YAY! She sent me 1 yard of this 108” wide remix yellow daisies which was WAY more than needed to make the bag she requested. I thought it...
by Virginia | May 17, 2016 | sewing, Uncategorized
Oh my goodness! I love learning something new in spite of myself. I often think I can’t take on new sewing skills since I am busy enough with what I already know and can’t seem to accomplish the things I currently have on my plate. It is frustrating to...
by Virginia | Apr 19, 2016 | fabric, Sewing clothes for me
Yesterday I made the softest, prettiest Kimono. I have been wanting to try out the kimono looks and finally had the perfect fabric to use! This is an organic double gauze from Organic Cotton Plus. I have never sewn with double gauze before but I really liked it. A...
