by Virginia | Aug 29, 2018 | Gingercakesews, Handmade Business, Sewing To Sell
Handmade business is all about diversifying. You can’t just keep doing the same thing over and over again and expect to continue staying in a creative and evolving business. I like to think of my business as a wheel with sprockets- like a bicycle wheel. At...
by Virginia | Apr 28, 2017 | fabric, Gingercakesews, patterns, Uncategorized
I was asked to make another round of Katie Birds for Blend Fabrics! These fabrics, called Flutter & Float, are perfect for bird pillow! Very pretty and whimsical 🙂 The Katie Bird pattern is fun for showing off pretty prints since it is simple and not too busy....
by Virginia | Apr 9, 2015 | color inspiration, Gingercakesews, Holiday, patterns, sewing
It’s no secret I have chicken envy. I know that I can’t have chickens again this year- we have a new dog, travel plans, and honestly, I can’t stand dealing with chicken poop. But I love the idea of a pretty little chicken coop and heirloom varities...
by Virginia | Mar 17, 2014 | color inspiration, Gingercakesews, pillows, sewing
It has been a long time since I actually sewed something to sell in my GingercakeSews shop! But I am back on it and couldn't resist making bunnies from this super sweet vintage sheet fabric. I had a great time sewing these up last week and...
by Virginia | May 10, 2013 | Gingercakesews, photo taking
I finally figured out my instagram account! It is as fun as everyone says. I admit that so far it is a lot of baby but I swear I will be sewing again soon! Come and follow me at @gingercakesews. ...
by Virginia | Dec 7, 2012 | craft show, Gingercakesews, Handmade Arcade, patterns, sewing
Another new thing I made for the handmade arcade was some small bunnies. Perfect for a little extra gift for a baby shower or (of course) in the easter basket next spring. To me bunnies are equally baby as much as they are easter so I figured a few for...