by Virginia | Nov 12, 2013 | give away, patterns, sewing for boys
I was so happy that Kristin from Skirt as Top agreed to be part of my handmade gifts series! She is so stylish and talented! Her kids clothes have so much personality and I knew she would create something unique and useful. I love the bag she made...
by Virginia | Jul 29, 2013 | fabric, patterns, sewing, sewing for boys, vacation
My poor boy. His sisters get new stuff from Mom all the time but the last time we went somewhere, he had to pack his stuff in a reusable grocery bag! If you have a boy, you will know that they just don't seem to care about that kind of stuff....
by Virginia | Mar 1, 2012 | fabric, patterns, sewing, sewing for boys
When I picked up Cal from preschool on Tuesday he actually asked me to make him a backpack. WHAT?? He is not interested in my sewing for the most part- except actually the machine itself. He likes that a lot! So we came home and I fawned all over...
by Virginia | Jan 25, 2012 | embroidery, Holiday, kids craftings, sewing, sewing for boys, tutorial
Whenever I see embroidery hoops at the thrift store, i gather them up in my basket. They are addictive! I have too many now and it is time to start using them up. I thought Valentine's day would be the perfect time to get started! These are on...
by Virginia | Jan 15, 2011 | sewing, sewing for boys
I know I am not the only one to say this, but I almost never sew for boys. I get requests to make things for boys and I kinda cringe since I know I will have to search and search through my fabrics to find something that is boyish enough and not ugly or boring....
by Virginia | Dec 28, 2010 | Holiday, sewing, sewing for boys, tutorial
I always feel like I am in a coma on the day after christmas and sometimes it spills into the days following Christmas. This year I stared off into space and watched movies on the couch with kids for 2 days and finally snapped out of it last night. Whew!...
