by Virginia | Dec 23, 2011 | American Girl Doll, decorating, doll dress, gift, Holiday, Kit Kitteredge, sewing
I decided not to go overboard on handmade this year. And really, compared to the effort I made in past years, it's not so much! This post is going to be picture heavy and word light since I am supposed to pick the kids up in half an hour and I...
by Virginia | Dec 17, 2011 | gift, sewing, tutorial
I have had so much fun making this gift for my dad. I also realize that I have never sewed anything for him before! My dad loves to read and this pillow will go on his dark blue reading chair in his study. He is the youngest 81 year old I have...
by Virginia | May 26, 2011 | birthday, gift, sewing
My big girl is seven today. Seven! She is smart and determined. She is kind and concerned. She is a big sister and a best friend. She loves art, soccer, riding her bike and reading. Your oldest child gets the best and worst of you....
by Virginia | May 23, 2011 | gift, sewing
My dear, dear friend Meghan is working hard to get her esthetician license back and has her test this coming weekend. She, like many of us, choose to stay home with her kids while they were little and now that her youngest is on his way to Kindergarten in the...
by Virginia | May 17, 2011 | gift, sewing
My sister lives in Colombus, GA and asked me to make her some teacher gifts like the ones I made for the AnnKelle fabric. When I asked what fabrics she wanted, she said "you know, preppy. Everybody here is really preppy." I wouldn't...
by Virginia | May 11, 2011 | gift, give away, printable, thriting
My friend Karen (remember how I made her that scrappy pumpkin?) and I often go to the thrift store together. Although I introduced Karen to the joy of thrifting, I have to admit that her skills of finding treasures may be surpassing me! Here is...
