This week I’ve cleaned up my Etsy shop and gave it a new beautiful look! I entered the Spoonflower design challenge with Betabrand, added some new buttons for the blog and started working on the next PDF pattern. So here’s the latest thread…

Textile Design and Challenge

The Spoonflower & Betabrand design challenge was to create a classic textile pattern in a fun way!  I decided on this plaid surface design created from XOXO ribbons.  I don’t think it’s as fancy or spectacular as some of the competition, but this month has been a little heavy on everyone’s heart around the globe and I thought I would share some hugs and kisses!

Public voting will begin on July 20th and ends on July 26th! So I’ll keep you posted…

Etsy Shop

I started looking for more ways to advertise my PDF patterns and realized that my shop was in total disarray. So I had to clean-up my act. I linked the shop to my blog and social media I and I’m still working out a few kinks, but the feel and visual is beautiful! See more here…

Textile Designs

I hope to finalize my Jewel and Slate design collections before the end of next week, but for now here are a few favorites on Instagram .

 What’s coming this next week:

• Hit or Miss –
• Design Challenge Vote
• Helpful Sewing Tip

Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!