by Virginia | Jul 29, 2013 | fabric, patterns, sewing, sewing for boys, vacation
My poor boy. His sisters get new stuff from Mom all the time but the last time we went somewhere, he had to pack his stuff in a reusable grocery bag! If you have a boy, you will know that they just don't seem to care about that kind of stuff....
by Virginia | Jul 16, 2013 | color inspiration, fabric, owls, patterns, sale, sewing
This variation of my Lola Owl Bag will be in Simple Quilts and Sewing Magazine in September 2013. How exciting to be in such a cute magazine! The body is more curved and I did the belly, eyes and beak differently. Instructions to make the bag with...
by Virginia | Jun 18, 2013 | baby, fabric, sewing, sewing for baby
Over the weekend I sewed a couple things for the baby. She is so cute right now and it's fun to pick out fabrics for her. I like sweet but fun fabrics on babies and this ann kelle print is perfect! I followed Made by Rae's baby pants but added a...
by Virginia | Apr 16, 2013 | color inspiration, fabric, quilt, quilts, sewing, sewing for baby
It always feels great to complete a quilt. Even the simple versions of quilts that I make! I love how this one turned out. Cal was ready to celebrate too… I made this by using a 1/2 yard of six solid fabrics. For inspiration I visited...
by Virginia | Nov 10, 2012 | fabric, sewing, sewing for baby, tutorial
The car seat head support for your newborn is another useful little item to have. Seeing their little heads all wobbly back there makes a new mama so nervous! Like that little head on that tiny body is just going to roll right off. HA! My awesome...
by Virginia | Nov 7, 2012 | decorating, fabric, sewing, sewing for baby, tutorial
Although I think the full changing table is bit much, I did find myself using the changing pad with my other kids. Of course, I got rid of it 4 and a half years ago when I thought I was done with all that little baby stuff. So when I bought my boppy, I...
