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 | May 3, 2017 | gift, Holiday, patterns, printable, Uncategorized
You know how I keep blathering on about how much I like giving quilted fabric frames as gifts. Well, here I go again! I made a new frame and a set of mother’s day quotes to share 🙂 . Above is the one I am sending my mom. But I made 2 more for you to choose...
by Virginia | Nov 18, 2016 | Books, give away, Holiday, patterns, sewing for baby, Uncategorized
Sara Soares of Made by Sara is a talented sewer and makes the most beautiful children’s clothes! She just had her 4th baby (a little boy!) and wanted to make his first made by mama gift. She chose the Lucky the Elephant pattern. Sara made him at 75% size...
by Virginia | Nov 14, 2016 | Books, give away, Holiday
I am so excited for another round of Gifts Sewing this year! Do you remember when I did a similar series back in 2013? Well, it has been 3 years and I thought it would be great to do it again! Not only will you be seeing all the fabulous sewing of some very...
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 | 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...
