135 days till Christmas...

There is just 135 days till Christmas left. Have you started Chrismas sewing or even given it much thought? Just about everyone carries a cellphone or electronics with them. Here's a few ideas:

Cell Phone Covers:

For the Kitty Lover: Cell Phone Catty's pattern by Cotton Ginny's.

For the Patchwork Lover: Cell Phone Cuties pattern by Fig Tree Threads.

For the dog lover or ladybug lover: Cell Phone Favorites pattern by Cotton Ginny's.

For the traditional:Pocketbook Pals pattern by Bee Creative Studio.

I hope this gives you a few ideas for Christmas. Remember to uses embellishments to make it unique.

Happy Sewing!

Week 2 Sale information

Can you believe the second week of the Christmas in August sale is here? Here's the list:

1. Loes Hinse Design patterns - 5% off
2. Bananafana patterns - 5% off
3. Marking Tools - 5% off
4. Quilt Illustrated pattersn - 5% off
5. Van Gogh fabric collection by Free Spirit - 10% off

Happy Sewing!

Did you know.....?

Did you know that there is 138 days till Christmas? I feel like it is sneaking up me, again. Sometime in the next week, I will start posting patterns with links that I think would make great gift ideas. So, check back often. Remember, there is a sale going on all month at The Pattern Loft on eBay and it will change on a weekly basis. I will post the next sale items on Wednesdays this month.

Happy Stitching!

Looking for something for the kids to do?

Summer is almost over. Are the kids looking for something different to do? How about having the kids make some ornaments and/or holiday banners? This could even keep them busy later in the fall.

Jolly Holiday Banner & Ornaments pattern by Suzie C Shores Designs. Get the fabric markers out and let the kids have fun.

Happy Stitching!

It's sale time

Each week in August will feature different sales at The Pattern Loft. Through August 10, 2010 the following items will be on sale:

1. Colette Patterns - This includes all patterns in stock. These are 5% off.

2. StudioKat Designs - These are wonderful handbag patterns. These are 5% off.

3. Pamela's Patterns are 5% off.

4. Cutting Tools are 10% off.

5. Nicey Jane fabric by Free Spirit Fabrics is 10% off.


Have fun looking around!

Happy Stitching!

Fabric, Fabric, Fabric Everywhere

Yes, I have fabric everywhere. Here is a few of the new collections:

This collection is called "Flowers of the Sun" by South Seas. This is a preview of the collection as I have it but it hasn't been listed yet. There will be a quilt kit available for this collection along with fat quarters and by the yard. If you're interested in this collection, please let me know and I will email you when it has been listed.

This is the "Holiday Homes" collection by South Seas. This is a preview collection has not been listed yet. This is a very traditional Christmas collection. There is also 56" wide home dec fabrics included. This collection will have 2 quilt kits available. The home dec fabric has two border fabrics and a tree skirt panel. There will be fat quarters available of the 45" wide fabrics. If you're interested in this collection, please let me know and I will email you when it is available.

This is the "Shelburne Circus" collection by Windham Fabrics. This collection has a quilt kit available.

This is the "Paper Doll Christmas" collection by Windham Fabrics for all of the paper doll lovers. This collection has a quilt kit available.

This is the "SPA" collection by Free Spirit Fabrics. This collection has a quilt kit available.

Hope you have enjoyed the previews and a couple of the newest collections available. There are still another 5 or 6 collections that haven't been listed yet.

Happy Sewing!

and the Inspiration keeps on coming....

The inspiration for the next season just keeps coming:

Here's the Cropped Wool Cardigan and Scoop Necked Dress by Prada. I really like this dress. It is a simple little scooped necked, sleeveless dress with a pleated skirt. The skirt looks like it could be a-line. Probably the hardiest part to duplicate would be the belt. Oh, where have the belt kits gone? Price tag on dress: $675.










The Shearling Hobo bag by Prada. This is just your standard Hobo bag but you really need to check out the details. I think this would be really easy to duplicate at home using a faux shearling. I think that all of the details are available to the home sewer. Price tag: $1995.00

Hope you're enjoying the pre-fall and fall inspirations. Personally, I haven't finished summer yet but do enjoy looking toward fall.

Happy Sewing!