by Virginia | May 26, 2012 | Holiday, sewing, tutorial
We have some picnics to go to this weekend and although I may make box brownies as my contribution, I decided to make handmade cute pot holders to go with my dish to give to the hostess. This may be my summer staple since I had fun making these and they look...
by Virginia | Feb 23, 2012 | patterns, sewing, tutorial
Whew! I finally got it done and I love this pattern so much. I love the layers and the zipper section and how functional and pretty it is. It was fun and challenging to write- not becasue it is hard but because I wanted to make it clear and full...
by Virginia | Feb 2, 2012 | fabric, sewing, sewing clothes for the girls, tutorial
Today I needed a distraction from pattern writing and Cal and I needed to get out of the house. We paid a quick trip to the thrift store and although I was looking for other things, I ended up in the t-shirt section. I don't usually shop the clothes since I...
by Virginia | Jan 25, 2012 | embroidery, Holiday, kids craftings, sewing, sewing for boys, tutorial
Whenever I see embroidery hoops at the thrift store, i gather them up in my basket. They are addictive! I have too many now and it is time to start using them up. I thought Valentine's day would be the perfect time to get started! These are on...
by Virginia | Jan 3, 2012 | gift, printable, sewing, tutorial
Nine Minute Everyday Napkins Tutorial For a while I have been using cloth napkins that I made using this mitered corner tutorial. I love using them- not only for the nice feeling they have or how much prettier my table looks, but because I know I am doing a small...
by Virginia | Dec 17, 2011 | gift, sewing, tutorial
I have had so much fun making this gift for my dad. I also realize that I have never sewed anything for him before! My dad loves to read and this pillow will go on his dark blue reading chair in his study. He is the youngest 81 year old I have...
