by Virginia | Dec 6, 2012 | craft show, Gingercakesews, Handmade Arcade, owls, photo taking, photoshop, sewing
This weekend I am doing the Handmade Arcade again. This will be my 4th time doing the show! Before you think I am total nut doing a craft show only a few weeks after having a baby, I made all my stuff back in Septmeber and I am happily resisting the urge...
by Virginia | Nov 12, 2012 | decorating, pillows, sewing, sewing for baby, thriting
When Elsie was born eight and a half years ago, my mom made me a beautiful crib skirt. It was fully lined with a tiny print floral fabric that I chose. At my old house, I decorated the entire nursery around this fabric- the wall color, the dresser color,...
by Virginia | Nov 10, 2012 | fabric, sewing, sewing for baby, tutorial
The car seat head support for your newborn is another useful little item to have. Seeing their little heads all wobbly back there makes a new mama so nervous! Like that little head on that tiny body is just going to roll right off. HA! My awesome...
by Virginia | Nov 7, 2012 | decorating, fabric, sewing, sewing for baby, tutorial
Although I think the full changing table is bit much, I did find myself using the changing pad with my other kids. Of course, I got rid of it 4 and a half years ago when I thought I was done with all that little baby stuff. So when I bought my boppy, I...
by Virginia | Nov 5, 2012 | decorating, pillows, sewing, sewing for baby, tutorial
I have less than a week until my due date! I have been a busy little bee in the baby room. I plan on having the baby sleep in with my 5 year old eventually but for now, she will be taking over my sewing room. So lots of boxes of fabric and trim...
by Virginia | Oct 31, 2012 | girls clothing, nightgown, sewing, sewing for baby, tutorial
Newborn Baby Gowns Sewing Tutorial I have been searching stores for baby gowns and not loving the selection. I may be old fashioned (maybe it’s because I am OLDER than other women having a new baby!) but I like for babies to look like babies and not mini...