by Virginia | Mar 20, 2019 | color inspiration, photo taking, quilt, quilts
Back in October 2014 (four and 1/2 years ago!) I posted a photo of this vintage quilt top I was given by my neighbor on instagram. His mother in law made it from flour sack fabric. I was so thrilled to be given such a precious gift! Back then, I had to first figure...
by Virginia | Mar 5, 2019 | decorating, home improvement, organizing, Uncategorized
I like to think my sewing skills and spacial talents help to create out new bookcase. All these hours working out sewing patterns and honing my spacial skills must be helpful in other household endeavors! Forgive the big words- I have been listening to Jane Austen...
by Virginia | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
hi friends! Yesterday my gal pal Vanessa of LBG Studio sewed up some beautiful headbands for the More Sewing to Sell Blog Tour. Did you see them yet? Here is the link to visit LBG. Vanessa is truly talented! Today, Heidi of Handmade Frenzy made one of my favorite...
by Virginia | Feb 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today’s stop on the More Sewing to Sell Blog Tour is the fabulous Jane of Buzzmills. If you haven’t heard of Jane’s blog, today is a great day of discovery for you! She is creative and whimsical and down to earth is such a great way. You will love...
by Virginia | Feb 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
I am the first stop on my own blog tour! I am excited to get more exposure for this book because it is a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to get more advanced in their sewing business. I loved digging deeper into business topics that are meaningful to my own...
by Virginia | Dec 12, 2018 | Books, give away, Handmade Business, patterns, sewing, Sewing To Sell, Uncategorized
It’s been a very HAPPY week for Gingercake Patterns and moi, Virginia Lindsay 🙂 My new book, More Sewing to Sell is finally available for purchase and I am so excited to share it! This book was a challenge and pleasure to write. I really wanted to give my...
by Virginia | Nov 9, 2018 | color inspiration, gift, quilt, quilts, sewing
Gosh I love pin cushions. I have MANY. But you need lots of pin cushions when you are getting really creative. Otherwise those pins end up in piles EVERYWHERE! I also love making something cute and easy with a traditional quilt block! A pin...
by Virginia | Oct 15, 2018 | decorating, Holiday, patterns, sale, Uncategorized
For the past couple of years I have offered a kit to make a really cute (not ghoulish) version of my Modern Folksy Kitty Sewing Pattern in Black. This year I didn’t offer the kit but I am offering the pattern on sale for just $5! I decided to share...
by Virginia | Oct 3, 2018 | tutorial, Uncategorized
Have you ever tried to put scraps together only to find that you can’t seem to get the look you want? Yes, me too. Well, after all these years, I have a solution for YOU! I was helping my daughter make her drawstring backpack (from this post a few weeks ago)...
by Virginia | Aug 29, 2018 | Gingercakesews, Handmade Business, Sewing To Sell
Handmade business is all about diversifying. You can’t just keep doing the same thing over and over again and expect to continue staying in a creative and evolving business. I like to think of my business as a wheel with sprockets- like a bicycle wheel. At...
by Virginia | Aug 20, 2018 | school, sewing, tutorial
Back to school is in full swing at my house! All FOUR of my kids are now going to school all day long. Yes, I am crying a little but also looking forward to this new chapter of my life. It actually feels pretty hectic getting everyone ready. I took an afternoon...
by Virginia | Aug 20, 2018 | fabric, organizing, sewing, tween
A couple weeks ago I made a video on my Youtube channel that was sponsored by Mercari. Mercari is a buying and selling app that is FREE and very easy to use! My video shows how I went through my mountain of scraps, divided them into colors, weighed them and...
by Virginia | Jul 26, 2018 | decorating, embroidery
Embroidery is one of the oldest ways of embellishing and decorating your clothes known to man –Â it dates back to 30,000 BC. Archaeologists discovered hand-decorated clothes, boots, and even a hat from these Cro-Magnon days. This craft of using thread and other...
by Virginia | Jul 19, 2018 | sewing, tutorial, tween, vacation
My newest Youtube video features this adorable roll-up organizer! I used mine to for bathroom supplies for my girls going to camp but the possibilities are endless! I know you will love it! Here is a sneak peak of the organizer… Click below to watch the video...
by Virginia | Jun 26, 2018 | decorating, home improvement, printable, quilt, quilts, sewing, tutorial
Have you been nervous to try quilting? This is the project for YOU! Or perhaps just looking to try something new (but really this is OLD) ? This new tutorial over on my Youtube channel is an easy and modern twist on the classic Lamoyne star quilt block. This block...
by Virginia | May 30, 2018 | patterns, tutorial
Eye masks are the perfect project for using up some of those precious scrap fabrics you have been saving! They only use a small amount of fabric and look adorable. AND, they work really nice too 🙂 . My newest Youtube video tutorial will give you all the detail on...
by Virginia | May 30, 2018 | patterns, tutorial, vacation
Head over to my newest youtube video to see how to make this cute Sun Glass case! Click on the blue letters below to download the pattern piece! mother’s day sun glass...
by Virginia | May 24, 2018 | gift, patterns, printable, school, sewing, Uncategorized
Last week Marion finished preschool! Kindergarten here she comes! So, I rushed around and made her 3 teachers quilted fabric frames. You know that is my favorite gift to give, right? I love how you can give it with a cute saying or special picture and then the...
by Virginia | May 15, 2018 | patterns, sewing, Travel, tutorial, vacation
I love summer and going to the pool, beach and lake with the kids. They splash around and I relax (sorta) and it is really nice. But, I admit that sometimes I feel a bit like a pack mule lugging all the towels and chairs and snacks etc. Yes, the older ones carry...
by Virginia | May 2, 2018 | gift, tutorial
FRIENDS! I made this last mother’s day but never shared on my blog. DUH! This space is like an old friend though- i am going to just jump back in and pretend like I haven’t neglected her so much. The blog will still love me, right? Here is the super...
