by Virginia | Apr 30, 2020 | color inspiration, pillows, sewing, tutorial
HI! This is a tutorial I first published on Sew Mama Sew back in December 2015. That website is no longer working so I wanted to make sure you could still make these adorable scrappy pillows… After you have been sewing for awhile, you realize that scrap...
by Virginia | Apr 6, 2020 | color inspiration, fabric, Holiday, patterns, Pretty Birds Book, sewing, tutorial
APRIL! I love spring so much. Do you have friends or neighbors who have some spring peeps? They are so so cute! I personally prefer visiting and not having to take care of them myself! Even better is sewing an adorable set with your yellow fabric scraps. This is...
by Virginia | Mar 27, 2020 | patterns, sewing, tutorial
Hi there! Calling all sewers! We can help our healthcare workers by sewing these simple fabric face masks. These masks are used OVER the existing HEPA masks to make them last longer. Please check the description on the Youtube video for ideas where to send your...
by Virginia | Mar 21, 2020 | fabric, Gingercakesews, sewing, tutorial
Since we are all at home (staying safe and healthy I hope!), I wanted to think of some simple projects to create using the materials and tools we already have. If you have read my blog for awhile you know I want to sew things and teach sewing projects that use easy...
by Virginia | Dec 18, 2019 | sewing, Sewing To Sell, tutorial, tween
Sometime you just want to carry something small and cute and stylish, right? A little purse like this one is the perfect accessory to brighten any outfit! For makers, it is easy to make, has little fabric waste, and can be enlarged, simplified, and trimmed to your...
by Virginia | Nov 18, 2019 | gift, patterns, sewing, tutorial, Uncategorized
I am trying hard to be more mindful at home and using less STUFF. It’s a challenge but not nearly as hard as I thought it would be. In fact, I enjoy exploring new ways to change things up and it feels great to set a better example for my kids. It also appeals to...