"Loose Leaf"

I love everything about autumn -- the leaves turning colors, a sudden nip in the air, eager children going back to school, windows flung wide open, and a little more time to start and finish projects. It's a splendid time to hole myself up in my bedroom sewing room and listen to the hummm of my machine. There's something comforting and restoring in that creative time for me.

Last week I mentioned that I would be making three "sister" totes from four fabrics I had purchased. Most were from the fall-inspired fabric line called "Arcadia" by Sanae for Moda. I'm here to introduce the second tote in that trio...


I've christened this tote "Loose Leaf." The name "Loose Leaf" reminds me of school supplies -- loose leaf binders. This tote, however, gives that short phrase new meaning! Once again, the button makes me a little giddy...

I'll give you a better look at that voluptuous button so that you, too, can fall in love...

Here's the duo. Two totes with similar fabrics. Two very distinctive looks. Definitely not twins, but clearly sisters...

Just curious. Do you have a favorite?
Is it "Loose Leaf" (on the left) or "Fall Fever" (on the right)?
Next week I'll create the third sister.