by Virginia | Nov 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Okay, I finally going to write about my book on the blog here. I know I should have told you more earlier but now that I have actual copies of the book here in my sewing room, I am ready to start talking about it! This was a long and hard and wonderful process and...
by Virginia | Oct 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
Autumn is so so beautiful here in Pennsylvania. The colors are amazing and the air is crisp. It is truly fantastic. The problem is that every year I start to gripe and moan about winter coming. I look outside and I am overwhlemed by the beauty and then my frowny...
by Virginia | Oct 1, 2014 | Handmade Business, Uncategorized
Hello Sewers! With my book coming out in only 6 weeks (whoopee!) I have been thinking a lot about marketing and trying things out. One thing I have been looking at for a long time are those long Pinterest photos. Supposedly, those long ones get pinned more often!...
by Virginia | Sep 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Here is the deal. I really should fire my employee and here is why… She comes to work late and leaves early. She takes personal calls while at work (she doesn’t even get off when i come in the room!). She calls off for reasons like taking a walk with a...
by Virginia | Aug 27, 2014 | activities with kids, school, Uncategorized
I realized long ago that this blog is about sharing with YOU but it is also about keeping a record for ME! The first day of school is bittersweet and has to be documented. Ours went as expected- new school supplies were ready, lunches were packed, pancakes were made,...
by Virginia | Aug 12, 2014 | thriting, Uncategorized
I had fun making a bunch of these pin cushions from scraps of vintage sheets. I have a whole crate full of vintage sheet scraps! I made this “movie” using the website gifmaker.me. Making the Gif was really cool. I set up my camera on a tripod and then...
