Even though I am at spring market this week, I wanted to share something fun. Actually, I have 2 bits of news to share. The first is that I am actually posting today on The Shabby Creek Cottage. That's right, Gina asked if I would share a few projects in her world and how could I resist! So, today you will find me over there, sharing an easy to sew pattern for this mannequin door … [Read more...]
Things here have been super busy and I am extremely excited about an upcoming trip. Actually, I am leaving tomorrow- ACKKKKK I need to pack. I'm going to Spring Quilt Market in Portland! This is super exciting news for me. I have been told that it is like a sea of eye candy for fabric lovers. And let's face it, I love candy and one might say, have a small fabric addiction. Doesn't … [Read more...]
Let's chat about something different- stitching on paper & paper sewing. I know what your thinking- instantly that 'Whatcha you talkin bout Willis' phrase popped into your head.... we're not stitching on fabric??? When I look back at some of the projects shared with The Sewing Loft community, I see that many involve paper sewing. So, I wanted to share some basic fundamental tips and … [Read more...]
Packages from The Trim Trade are arriving in mailboxes all around the world. Maybe even in a mailbox near you! So, I wanted to share a few fun pictures of the amazing goodies being traded within our community. The Trim Trade Wrap Up I am so inspired by all the fantastic trims everyone has collected and shared from their stash. To see more, check out the flickr group. A big fat … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago I created the crazy square block. It was super fun and an easy way to clean out my scrap basket. However, I needed to turn the blog into something functional. So, with summer on the way, I thought I sunglass case would be the perfect fit for Lady A. (My sunglass queen!) Funky Sunglass Case This project is for stitchers of all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button … [Read more...]
Whenever we get a new machine, it is super important to learn all about it and explore what she has to offer. So, I thought it would be fun to take the day and unpack Grace, the newest member of The Sewing Loft team. Actually, I wanted to introduce her to the girls. I thought it would be nice for them to get some hands on time practicing all her fun decorative stitches. The unpacking … [Read more...]
Last week I shared this image on Facebook and Instgram. It was 'Game On' or 'Go Time' in my world of serger sewing. Knit Fabric + Serger = Go Time! My goal was to serge through my pile of knits and create a bunch of goodies before the girls got home from school. Well, I am happy to report that sewing on my serger was a success.... Well, almost! I finished 2 shirts and 2 … [Read more...]
Since I have been sewing up a storm this month on my serger, I thought it might be a good idea to share a quick tip and trick about those long and crazy thread tails! The one thing I know for sure is we do not want to just let them hang free -that would be the tell tale sign of a home sewn garment. No, instead you want to thread that tail through the eye of a hand sewing needle and slip it back … [Read more...]
Have you ever stumbled across a fantastic fabric find at an estate sale but hesitated to bring it home due to the way it smelled? Or perhaps that vintage fabric has a few unsightly stains that you have no clue how to get out? Well, as a seasoned estate sale hunter, I have a few tricks up my sleeve to help bring these treasures back to life! Vintage Fabric Finds Vintage fabrics … [Read more...]
