by Virginia | Jun 18, 2012 | patterns, sewing, Travel
While on our beach vaction last week, the zipper on Elsie's duffel bag broke. I knew it was only a matter time since it was a cheapy zipper. The bag was one of my trials from when I created the pattern and instead of trying to replace the zipper, I...
by Virginia | Jun 14, 2012 | patterns, photoshop
Yeah! A sale! I haven't done one in a while so here it is if you have been waiting to buy one of my patterns. I have to admit I am pretty proud of this sales flyer. I had fun playing around with and probably spent WAY too much time but it did...
by Virginia | May 21, 2012 | gift, patterns, sewing
Last week Cal finished preschool for the year. We had performances and picnics. I love preschool so much. What's not totally adorable about 3 and 4 year olds singing (it's even adorable when they choose not to sing) the itsy bitsy spider?...
by Virginia | Apr 17, 2012 | Gingercakesews, patterns
I felt the need to stock up my Gingercakesews Etsy shop. Just some mini crayon folios but once I got started I ended up making 9. They are so fast and simple! I should have followed my own instructions though since I added the flap to the wrong...
by Virginia | Mar 6, 2012 | patterns, sewing
I have been having fun with this bunny. I made 2 more over the weekend and after some seam ripping and adjusting I think I finally have my final, perfected bunny for the pattern! I need to get it done soon since Easter is only 5 weeks away!...
by Virginia | Mar 1, 2012 | fabric, patterns, sewing, sewing for boys
When I picked up Cal from preschool on Tuesday he actually asked me to make him a backpack. WHAT?? He is not interested in my sewing for the most part- except actually the machine itself. He likes that a lot! So we came home and I fawned all over...
