Are you looking for a way to re-energize your approach to design and creative problem solving? I highly recommend learning about skills and projects outside of your everyday focus. It’s…
If you're planning a trip to Austin, TX for SXSW, spring break, conferences, festivals, or even a long weekend, then make Ronkita Design your destination for sewing. Austin's weather, events,…
Watch Vanessa talk about sewing classes coming up in October and demo some of the projects you can make. Very early this morning I had the opportunity to be on…
New sewing video tutorials have been added that cover a variety of hand sewing tips and tricks. These simple techniques are beneficial to know and used to make common repairs…
Analog clocks may be a disappearing technology, but I still reference them often when teaching sewing. In April/May of this year, you may have seen articles, like this one in The…
Sewing isn't just a creative skill for making stuff. It's also a great way to learn and apply concepts related to math, engineering, and problem solving. When I talk to…
Private lessons and classes to teach kids how to sew. Looking for sewing lessons specifically for kids? Check out all of the sewing for kids options, that includes virtual lessons,…
Half way through the 2016 summer sessions and I've already seen some great creations come out of the American Girl Doll fashion camp that I teach at Stitch Lab. I've noticed…
If you're looking for something new to do with your kids, consider taking a sewing class with them. This is what Kristin Finan, assistant features reporter for the Austin American Statesman,…
This past April I was asked to participate in the Wells Branch Pioneer Festival. This provided me the opportunity to demonstrate several different embroidery techniques to a number of children…