by Virginia | Jan 25, 2021 | color inspiration, fabric, Gingercakesews, sewing, tutorial
Awhile ago I created some yellow scrap fabric yardage and showed you all my method over on THIS youtube video. At the time I wasn’t sure what to do with that piece. Maybe another pillow? Make it larger to make a baby quilt? I finally decided on a new set of...
by Virginia | Dec 6, 2020 | decorating, fabric, Gingercakesews, Holiday, sewing, tutorial
Ornaments! I admit I have MANY- probably way too many! Of course, not all are handmade but quite a few are made by yours truly treasures. And you all know me- nothing complicated here! I just made a video over on my youtube channel to make 4 cute fabric ornaments....
by Virginia | Oct 6, 2020 | activities with kids, decorating, gift, Holiday, sewing, Sewing To Sell, tutorial
We are trying to get into the Halloween Spirit over here! I am not much of a scary decorator for Halloween- I like keeping things cute! I used the Dolly with Style pattern from my book, More Sewing To Sell. It was really easy to convert it into a cute witch! Dolly...
by Virginia | Oct 3, 2020 | fabric, pillows, sewing, tutorial, Uncategorized
This log cabin block pillow has been on my mind for a long time. I love the idea of modern twists on traditional blocks. Also, I needed new ideas for my leftover fabric! I have made several others- like this and this. It’s important to remember our rich...
by Virginia | Sep 1, 2020 | Books, gift, Gingercakesews, organizing, owls, patterns, Pretty Birds Book, sewing, tutorial, Uncategorized
My kids are back to school on Tuesday but not in person. Our school is beginning online. Sigh. Sigh again. So I made a cute little owl be sewing desk caddy for my soon to be 2nd grader. She is very socialable and this is hard for her. I am hoping sewing this owl...
by Virginia | Aug 10, 2020 | decorating, sewing, tutorial
My good friend Karen has had this chair for years. I have always loved its shape and that cool desk arm. She bought it at a charity auction some years ago. Karen has recently moved and I have been helping (myself to get out of the house and have new projects!) her...
