by Virginia | Mar 15, 2017 | color inspiration, fabric, give away, sale, sewing
Although I set out to make this Classic Bowling Bag sewing Pattern in black, I just couldn’t make myself do it. I like a soft black leather bag from the department store, but if I am going to sew it, it has to be BRIGHT. I am so glad I chose this gorgeous...
by Virginia | Dec 5, 2016 | fabric, give away, Uncategorized
Last weeks winner was Serina from Stuart FLA. Congratulations Serina! This week I have another fantastic giveaway coming your way! Have you ever shopped at Bloomerie Fabrics? It is a beautiful online fabric shop that sells quilting cottons, patterns, organic...
by Virginia | Oct 11, 2016 | fabric, tutorial, Uncategorized
When you make the Lulu Llama sewing pattern, I recommend buying a 1/2 yard cut of faux fur. (if you go to JoAnn’s you can save more by purchasing only 14” instead of 18!). Fur is usually 60” wide! This means your Llama only used HALF of the fur...
by Virginia | Aug 25, 2016 | fabric, patterns, tween, Uncategorized
My 2nd daughter Anne likes things BRIGHT and FUN and LOUD! She saw these birds (again from Belnd fabrics!) and knew right away that she wanted her binder to be covered in this fun fabric. Anne is going into 5th grade this year. She is ready to rule the school! Her...
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 | 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...
