I was thrilled when Virginia of Gingercake asked me to be a part of her Holiday Gift Sewing Series. I TRY to give handmade gifts whenever I can (try being the operative word). Life gets busy and sometimes that’s easier said than done.
Therein lies the beauty of Gingercake patterns! With their clear, illustrative photos and simple, straightforward instructions, it’s easy to start and finish a Gingercake pattern in an evening. I love starting a project after the kids are asleep and completing it before I go to bed…so rewarding!
This wasn’t our first Gingercake project. I’ve made the Crayon Folio for my kids and as gifts. We also LOVE the Art Caddy pattern . I even made the Lola the Owl Bag pattern with one of my sewing classes!.
For this series, I chose Annie’s Penguin. One of our nieces lives in Kodiak, Alaska so I thought the penguin would be polar-perfect for her. The pattern was easy-to-follow and fun to watch come together.
I used a snuggly, whimsical flannel from Jo Ann’s and a few vintage buttons for the eyes. On the back, I added a small pocket for bedtime treasures and stamped then stitched her name for an extra-personal touch. That’s another great feature of Gingercake patterns-there are always recommendations at the end of the patterns for ways to vary the design and add extra interest.
I love the way this little guy turned out and I know our niece will love him too. It will feel good to give her something special and “mindfully made” from us.
NOW…for the giveaway! To win your choice of a Gingercake pattern:
– Just leave a comment on this post telling me which is your favorite Gingercake pattern.
Good Luck!
How fun! I’ve done her crayon folio and lunch tote, and they turned out super cute!
This penguin is a must-do…looks super easy and so sweet for a Christmas gift. Before learning to sew just a few years ago, I thought NO ONE wanted handmade gifts. I was so WRONG! Even my own kids-addicted like any to electronics and all things Mario Brothers-BEG me to make them plush versions of their favorite characters. Everyone *hearts* handmade!
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I love the owl and bird patterns – so sweet!!! I really need to make one of these for Ellie. Her room is decorated with owls and birds … and she would love to snuggle with one of these fun friends!
First your penguin turned out just adorable and I’m the same..I would love to make it too for my daughter who collects all things penguins! Thanks for the chance!
I love your penguin!! I have made Max the owl many times, and the lunchbox was a favorite for a while also!
I thought Max the Owl was my favorite, but your spin on this penguin makes me want the penguin pattern the most! Very nice work. I love the treasures pocket on the back. 🙂
The penguin is by far my favorite! I love the personalization you added 🙂
These patterns are wonderful!! Would love to try the Crayon Folio. Thank you!
I love the penguin, I have to make that for my son!!
Owls are the best!
I love all of the patterns! The penguin is definitely my favorite though. 🙂
I love the Gingercake lunch tote pattern. This penquin is adorable and would be super cute for holiday gifts!
Love the Penguin Pattern…Park Forest mascot is the Penguin!
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I love the owl and elephant patterns. The penguin is pretty cute, too!
I like all of your patterns but the Modern Folksy Bunny is my favorite. So cute!
I love the Modern Folksy Bunny! I would make one for my daughter and one of my sister, for her soon to be new baby!!!
The Love your lunchbox pattern is my favorite!
You are so very creative! I love the penguin and love the holder of the penguin even more! I will try the bunny pattern.
Loving this penguin. I would love to win the pattern to it so I can make it for a perfect gift, especially love the idea of personalising it, has to be my new favourite.
I’m a huge fan of all her patterns but if I had to pick one I might have to say the Lola owl. Your penguin is super cute, love the fabrics!
I love the traveling changing pad. It looks so much better then the standard ones you buy in the store.
Love your lunchbox. Have made so many of them for the girls, for birthday gifts and even as a teacher present!
The penguin, he (or indeed she) looks so cute!
I’ve made napkins before, but the simple trick on the corners will make them much more professional-looking. Both your site and the Gingercake site make me want to sew more!
I have never seen these patterns before. But I love the bird pattern. I may do a few in more grown up vintage patterns for the window seat in my family room. Thanks for letting me in on a great sewing resource.
I love the on-the-go organizer. I would make one for myself and some for my daughters and daughters in law.
I love the penguin!! So cute!
Super cute penguin! What a great gift idea! I have loved the Lola Owl pattern since I saw one of the bags in the studio.
I’ve enjoyed all I’ve made with Gingercake patterns. This lovely penguin is next!
I love the crayon roll.
I really love the Crayon Folio! Love your penguin, too!
Oh wow – Hannah Lianne will be so stoked! Love the penguin – I need to learn to sew 😉
That penguin looks adorable!! I have never used Gingercake patterns but they all look like they would be so much fun to make! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
Ooh, I love all of Virginia’s patterns, but my favorite is the Waste Free Lunch bag. That’s what I’m making for this series!! 🙂
Also, I am 100% in love with that first picture of C-Bird.
I love Gingercake’s Bunny pattern – looks like I need the Penguin, too!
That penguin is adorable!! I really like how you added the pocket at the back. It’s hard to pick, but I think my favourite is the elephant.
i love this!!! my grandgirls need me to make them each one!
Annie’s Penguin! So cute and would be perfect for a donation to the FLUFF Project! Thanks for the chance!
The penguin is adorable but I love the elephant the best!
so cute! I love the lucky the elephant
I am a huge fan of lucky the elephant, and have made a few. It would be fun to get to sew the penguin too! 🙂
I love her owl pattern.