by Virginia | Nov 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
Hi! I am Virginia Lindsay, creator of Gingercake Patterns and the blog Gingercake. I started sewing again (like many of you!) when my kids were new and I was spending more time at home while they were napping and playing. I loved...
by Virginia | Nov 1, 2010 | Uncategorized
2 posts in one day! I am so relieved Halloween is over that this may be the most productive day of my life! I have talked to several friends who have no idea how to plant a daffodil. This post is for you. Also, I am going to fill a box up a $5...
by Virginia | Nov 1, 2010 | Uncategorized
Under the guise of looking for halloween costume inspiration (which from the last post you know I didn't actually even do) I have founds lots of awesome vintage at the thrift stores and other places. Every once in a while I look on Craigslist for...
by Virginia | Oct 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
I often go over in my head the reasons I am doing this whole blog thing. One of the main reasons is for a journal of sorts and that it will be fun to show my kids one day. This one is for my big girl Elsie. The kids built an elaborate fairy house the...
by Virginia | Oct 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
With that title I am referring to all our non sewing friends. My friend had a baby girl and I was so excited when I heard the news that I went up to my sewing room and made this… I already made her a handmade gift for her shower and I know she liked it...
by Virginia | Oct 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
I looked at the made-by-rae post about taking good pictures of your creations. I love how her pictures really pop and although sometimes I am able to make this happen by some miracle if all the stars line up, I need all the help I can get! The weather...
