The hand-painted fabric and decorative stitches add a creative touch to this unique design. The clutch wallet gives you two uses in one small package. I think it’s perfect to carry alone, and fits nicely inside of your tote bag. What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? I combined three textile painting techniques to create the fabric design. I used two complementary…
Category: Sewing Projects
Baby Style Booties- Hit or Miss; Fab or Drab?
I’ve been working on LaCartera Baby Style. Since I have two months until I know the sex of my grand-babies, I tried to keep the style neutral. Two color crochet baby booties topped off with a yellow ribbon. What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? The top can remain high or folded…
The Cutest Things
I think these are the cutest things I’ve ever made! It’s been awhile since I’ve crocheted anything, but my latest practice attempt has brought back so many memories. I can’t decide which style to make for my twin grandbabies, so I’ll make both. Only six more booties to go. I see more yarn in my…
Yoga Mania Again
It’s yoga mania time again! Here are some recent Etsy ads I’ve shared from my latest yoga mat bag project. Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera !
Yoga Mania
I’ve always thought of yoga to be a form of meditation and stretching exercises, but after I started working with a Yoga Instructor on a product line I soon learned that yoga can be good for your overall health. There are millions of Americans practicing yoga (Yoga Mania), and I wonder how did this enthusiasm get past…
The Color Experiment – Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! The color experiment encompasses geometric shapes, color, stain ribbon and vinyl. I wanted to incorporate a different color ribbon to the mix of colors that would give it a boost. So I created this small cross body purse mixing textiles in (10″ width x…
Tropical Explosion in Yellow
I had to see the “Tropical Explosion” in yellow! It’s the same style in a different color….I think I love them both! What’s your favorite color? Here’s a closer look at the yellow… It converts to a mini tote bag with snaps on he side and a magnetic closure in the center. The vinyl side pockets…
Tropical Explosion- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’m inspired by all of my mixed media artist friends, and with a little coaxing from a friend I created this “Tropical Explosion” cross body purse! My first mixed textile purse. (10″ width x 8″ length) What do you think? Is it a…
For the love of purple
Wanted to share the newest addition to the vinyl cosmetic bag line.
Animal Prints- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’ve never been an animal print type of gal, but these prints caught my eye! “People can change….” I’m still a little shy of the prints so I was a bit conservative with the tote bag creations. I do plan to have a little fun with…
Backpack Purse- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! I want to introduce the backpack purse! I had so much fun creating this purse that I forgot to add pockets to this prototype. I plan to improve this pattern and make a tutorial of this in the upcoming weeks. What do you…
Coin Purse- Is it a Hit or Miss!
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’ve taken a liking to coin purses lately, and wanted to share my latest up-cycled canvas fabric combination. Using the brown fabric with light blue polka dots, accompanied with a paisley lining keeps the coin purse modern, and playful. The one featured here is 5″x5″. What do you…
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