by Virginia | Nov 3, 2019 | fabric, gift, patterns, sewing, sewing for boys
One of my most popular PDF Sewing Patterns is the Art Caddy Tote. I created this pattern for my own kids back when their crayons, markers, glue sticks, scissors, coloring books and papers were all over my house. What is an art loving (yet semi neat nick) mom to do? I...
by Virginia | Sep 27, 2019 | owls, patterns, Sewing To Sell
You guys would not believe how easy it was to sell PDF patterns back in 2009! I began by selling a few handmade owls in my little shop. It was fun to design the pillow and then take the photos, list it, and wait for the sale to happen. My first owl pillows sold were...
by Virginia | Sep 24, 2019 | fabric, give away, patterns, sewing, tutorial
When I made my video about 8 ways to Make Sewing more Fun, I received so many comments about the pattern weights that I decided to share instructions to make pattern weights! I also wanted to try some other versions to make it more fun and so that I could learn...
by Virginia | Sep 4, 2019 | sewing, trade
The phrase the whole nine yards became popular when there was a need to make the most fashionable three-piece suits for men. This was made possible with the invention of the sewing machine, giving every seamstress more time to produce large...
by Virginia | Aug 30, 2019 | color inspiration, decorating, fabric, pillows, quilt, sewing, tutorial
I love a good quilt block design. Sewing a whole quilt? Not so much! I do love the few quilts I’ve made and the process was wonderful but I don’t want to devote the time to a whole quilt right now. BUT, I do have time to make a quilted pillow to decorate...
