by Virginia | Mar 26, 2015 | tutorial
Ever since I made the Quick and Cool Grocery tote video a few month ago, I have been hoping to create another one. My wonderful and talented helper, Christian Heilman, made the first video for me. With a little of his guidance over the phone and email, I managed to...
by Virginia | Mar 4, 2015 | decorating, embroidery, sewing, sewing clothes for the girls, tutorial
Hello friends. I realize it’s been a long time since I shared things I sew for my family here. As many bloggers have noted, with social media, sometimes blog posts about simple things sewn never get blogged about anymore. I have every intention of sharing...
by Virginia | Sep 25, 2014 | Handmade Business, tutorial
I have been doing this handmade business for 6 years almost. Six years full of creating and learning and success and failure. What brought me to sewing was all the wonderful creative and useful things I could make- dolls for my kids, pillows for my sofa, hotpads for...
by Virginia | Jul 17, 2014 | patterns, sewing, tutorial
I have no idea why I never made this bag way before! Once I figured out how to add the zipper, I realized that with some practice, this can be a method that is a lot faster and creates a nicer bag (in my opinion!) than the tab closure! The key to making this really...
by Virginia | Jul 9, 2014 | patterns, tutorial, Uncategorized
When I first created the Love Your Lunch Box my oldest was just beginning Kindergarten (she is now going into 5th grade). It was just the right size for her lunch but now this classic and popular Gingercake pattern needs to grow up a little just like my little...
by Virginia | Feb 21, 2014 | activities with kids, kids craftings, school, tutorial
I made these Valentine’s day monster crafts for my daughter’s Valentine’s Day party at school. Every time I go in for a class party, I am so grateful and amazed at the job that elementary school teachers accomplish everyday. When you do the craft...
