by Virginia | Jul 26, 2018 | decorating, embroidery
Embroidery is one of the oldest ways of embellishing and decorating your clothes known to man – it dates back to 30,000 BC. Archaeologists discovered hand-decorated clothes, boots, and even a hat from these Cro-Magnon days. This craft of using thread and other...
by Virginia | Jun 26, 2018 | decorating, home improvement, printable, quilt, quilts, sewing, tutorial
Have you been nervous to try quilting? This is the project for YOU! Or perhaps just looking to try something new (but really this is OLD) ? This new tutorial over on my Youtube channel is an easy and modern twist on the classic Lamoyne star quilt block. This block...
by Virginia | Nov 14, 2017 | decorating, Holiday, patterns, tutorial
I am so excited about my newest sewing pattern, Seraphina Swan! Swans are a favorite of mine and to bring this idea to life has been a really fun sewing journey. The original pattern version has wings made from cotton or felt stacked together. I love that version...
by Virginia | Jun 8, 2017 | color inspiration, decorating, fabric, sewing, tween, Uncategorized
I am so happy and thrilled to be a stop today on the Frolic Fabric Collection Tour! I love all fabrics by Tamara Kate and this one is no exception. I had a hard time choosing just one fabric to work with so I chose a few that matched my favorite one- the flower...
by Virginia | Oct 19, 2016 | decorating, Holiday, home improvement, tutorial, Uncategorized
It has taken years for me to find my halloween decor groove. My kids want to see our house get festive for the holidays and I remember loving halloween stuff when I was a kid too. But the retail stuff available can be kinda ugly, right? And creepy too. So, here...
by Virginia | Aug 11, 2016 | baby, decorating, patterns, sewing for baby
I made a few of these cute birth announcements to send to family and friends when Marion was born. Almost 4 years ago! I kept one for myself to do something pretty with, but it just ended up stuck in the baby book with all the other STUFF. When I was thinking about...
