by Virginia | Jan 26, 2016 | patterns, tutorial
I really like the dimensions of the day off backpack. Big enough to carry my things but not so huge that things get lost! A few weeks ago, before we left for Colorado, I made a winter tote version of the backpack that I love using everyday. I have discovered that...
by Virginia | Jan 15, 2016 | patterns, Travel, tutorial, Uncategorized
If you follow along regularly, you may remember the version of the Make your Getaway Duffle that I made for Elsie back in August. That version has become very popular and although the original version is a bit quicker, this one is not much more effort and might be...
by Virginia | Jan 5, 2016 | craft show, fabric, Handmade Arcade, Handmade Business, patterns, sewing, tutorial
Do you remember that cute Day Out Purse I made for Sew Mama Sew last year? They were an extra project from Sewing to Sell that I was able to share. I made some for the holiday craft shows I did back in November and Decmeber 2015. They were fun and quick to make....
by Virginia | Dec 17, 2015 | patterns, sale
I know. I know. I talk a big talk about sewing early but I still have some things left to do for my kids. I figured you might have some things left to sew too. So, I selected 5 patterns that are a quick sew but still make a really nice gift. Five patterns for...
by Virginia | Sep 17, 2015 | patterns, sewing for boys
My kids really wanted to keep this lunch box for themselves. “OOOOHHHH. It’s so different! Like a picture on your lunch bag! So So cute.” That was from my 11 year old daughter. But, alas, this lunch box is going down to Atlanta GA to be with...
by Virginia | Sep 15, 2015 | color inspiration, fabric, girls clothing, patterns, sewing, sewing clothes for the girls, Uncategorized
You know those cute checkered pants I made for Miss M a few weeks ago? I also made a 2nd pair in cute pale pink fabric with gold dots that I still have not shared. Why? (you might be asking). She absolutely refuses to wear them. No amount of bribing will work....