by Virginia | May 24, 2018 | gift, patterns, printable, school, sewing, Uncategorized
Last week Marion finished preschool! Kindergarten here she comes! So, I rushed around and made her 3 teachers quilted fabric frames. You know that is my favorite gift to give, right? I love how you can give it with a cute saying or special picture and then the...
by Virginia | May 15, 2018 | patterns, sewing, Travel, tutorial, vacation
I love summer and going to the pool, beach and lake with the kids. They splash around and I relax (sorta) and it is really nice. But, I admit that sometimes I feel a bit like a pack mule lugging all the towels and chairs and snacks etc. Yes, the older ones carry...
by Virginia | Apr 26, 2018 | fabric, sewing, sewing for boys, tutorial
Does anyone else out there always click on the Pinterest recipes that say (for example)”BEST MEATLOAF EVER”? I do! I can’t help it. I think, if they claim it is the best, it must the BEST! Well, I think this 1/2 yard tote is pretty great, so I am...
by Virginia | Feb 26, 2018 | patterns, sewing, tutorial, Uncategorized
This is one cute chicken! I don’t know about you, but tons of my neighbors and friends have chickens now. It may be that I live in a rural area that is still pretty close to Pittsburgh and lots of people around here love the whole hobby farm thing, but I know...
by Virginia | Oct 24, 2017 | give away, sewing
Hi all! I am so pleased and honored to be part of Caroline’s new book, Crafty Little Things to Sew. YAY! Caroline is amazing- from her beautifully curated blog, Sew Can She, to her fabulous classes on Craftsy (I have tried both and love them!) to her adorable...
by Virginia | Jun 8, 2017 | color inspiration, decorating, fabric, sewing, tween, Uncategorized
I am so happy and thrilled to be a stop today on the Frolic Fabric Collection Tour! I love all fabrics by Tamara Kate and this one is no exception. I had a hard time choosing just one fabric to work with so I chose a few that matched my favorite one- the flower...
