Work In Progress – Envelope Clutch

Work in Progress Sewing along with See Kate Sew

Yesterday, I wrapped up a big project but sadly, it is still hush-hush.  So, today is a work in progress day! I was excited by the thought that this would be a project just for the fun of it.  But truth be told, I had no clue what to make.  So, when Kate from See Kate Sew mentioned a stitch along with her envelope clutch, I was all in. Lady A grabbed me right away, said she wanted to pick … [Read more...]

{How To} Tote Bag Fun

Summer Tote

I had so much fun working with this Inkodye this week!  This dye is super fun and magic to watch.  Just paint your project outside in the sun and watch the color come to life . … [Read more...]

{How To} Easy Holiday Wrapping – Gift Card Holder

Gift Card Holder -The Sewing Loft

It is hard to believe that it is that time of year again. You know what I mean, when we really start to think about our holiday shopping list.  Well, if you are anything like me, you have delusions of grandeur that everything is going to be wrapped just right! Well this year, I am being more realistic and have started early.  Here is a fun idea I came up with using fabric, fusible, trim and … [Read more...]

{How To} No Ugly Ornament Challenge

Spool collage

No Ugly Ornaments Challenge With the holiday count down ticking it is time to get the ball rolling with decorations.  So, my friend Erin at My Very Educated Mother is hosting this super fun No Ugly Ornaments Challenge and I decided to play along! Yesterday, she made these Wine Cork Tassel Ornaments. Click here for the easy how to instructions. (She is all fancy and has a video!) I … [Read more...]

{How To} Ruffle Tote Bag

Let's face it, these ruffle totes are all over the place right now.  And honestly, my girls love them!! (secretly, I do too) My tote bag is on the small side so, I am going to use it as a gift bag when finished. So, last night I dipped into the fabric stash and created this super cute tote bag in a snap. Really, it is super simple. It took me less that 1/2hr from start to finish. That includes … [Read more...]