Although, things may not turn out the way you would like ~ sometimes they turn out better than you expect! That’s my new motto inspired by the Boho Chic 2014… So, please tell me if you think it’s a Hit or Miss; Fab or Drab? Last year I designed this Boho Chic tote bag with warm brown colors….
Sewing Tip- Make your own piping!
Are you tired of buying piping? Have you ever thought about making your own piping for your sewing projects? So Sew Easy saves the day and shares the how to… Piping can be made ahead of time and stored, just the same way you make bias tape from fabric left-overs and save it for the perfect…
Designing Fabric -Results of the Good, the Bad, and the not so Pretty
Are you thinking about designing your own fabrics? Experiment, experiment and experiment some more is my advice to you! Keep experimenting until you find a technique and the design you’re looking to create. Let’s take a close look at some of the good, the bad, and the not so pretty details of my fabric design experiments. The…
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…
Batik Templates
Step two is complete! I’ve decided on theses batik designs, and added color to my sketches. Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!
Batik Sketches-Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
Since I’ve been taking it slow, I decided to get started on some sketches for my next challenge of creating my own batik designs. The designs aren’t finished, but I thought I would share what I have before I transfer it to fabric. What do you Think? Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? Bring on…
Sewing Tip-Quick and easy gathering with Dental Floss!
Here’s a great tip from So Sew Easy How to do quick and easy gathering with dental floss! Have you ever tried to gather a longer fabric into a shorter fabric piece? Well Deby has…”No matter how careful I was, how slowly I did it, I kept on breaking my gathering threads. Over and over…
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 8
I am very excited about the batik fabrics I purchased at the Craft Complex in Kuala Lumpur! I’m always on the lookout for unique designs, and now I think I’m ready to create my own batik designs too. My second batik class went by so quickly. I wanted to spend more time enjoying the calming…
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 7
I happened to stumble upon an art exhibit at the Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery on the Fine Art of Fabrics. I felt really excited about learning more about the history of Batik since I had taken the class. This is the first time there has been an exhibit of this kind in Malaysia….
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 6
I found some spectacular art at the SI Yuan Gallery SDN. BHD while searching for treasures in Malaysia. The Central Market is the perfect place to find all of the local vendors! It’s rare to find an artist at work in the shop when you purchase art in the U.S. At the SI Yuan Gallery…
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 5
While searching for treasures in Malaysia at the Central Market, I found the most delightful young lady, and purse designer named Emmy! Emmy is a kiosk owner of 💜 absolutely Emmy💜 and her purse designs are absolutely adorable! Emmy decided to leave her 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. job to pursue her handmade handbag dreams in…
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 4
The next stop is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the series Searching for Treasures in Asia. I couldn’t wait to learn the art techniques of creating Batik! The best place to learn the art of Batik is the Craft Complex! Just to warn you I’ve tried to paint as a child with the paint by numbers…
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