Dubai Fabric Haul


Just picture me doing my happy dance when my friend returned from her trip to Dubai and my fabric haul! Luckily she loves to shop and found some pretty unique textiles for me. Here’s a look at some of her pretty cool picks. This cotton textile is my absolute favorite!  I love the roses on the blue and white background.  I…

Handbag Junkies – The People’s Summer Choice


The People’s Summer Choice is here! Thank you for your participation in my summer challenge! Your feedback created this handbag, and gave me so much inspiration!  I’ve listened to you loud and clear. Here’s a close-up of the #1 People’s Summer Choice Hobo Handbag.   What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss?…

Last Call Handbag Junkies’ – Week Four Poll


Handbag Junkies’ this is the last call and the last poll to select the finishing touches to your hobo bag.  Here are the results so far: The “People’s Summer Choice” is (drum roll please……) Pockets Front Pocket(1-2) Back Pockets (1-2) Inside slip pockets (3-4) Week Four: Last Call Please vote on what type closure you want…

Handbag Junkies- Week Three (Closed)


Handbag Junkies you’ve selected the floral fabric during week one.  Week two you selected the Hobo bag, which was nearly tied with three other bags.  (The vote was so close that I’m thinking about making those later on.) I’ll start sewing the body of the hobo bag, and leave you to vote on this weeks poll .  So  handbag junkies it’s up…

Handbag Junkies- Don’t Miss Your Chance to Vote (Closed)


There are only 2 days left to vote on week 2 poll! If you missed week one here’s the recap. I’m looking for all the handbag junkies out there to share your thoughts on the perfect handbag.  There will be a weekly poll over the next four weeks using your ideas to create the perfect summer handbag. Every Thursday, you will have one…

Calling all Handbag Junkies- Week two (Closed)


If you missed week one here’s the recap. I’m looking for all the handbag junkies out there to share your thoughts on the perfect handbag.  There will be a weekly poll over the next four weeks using your ideas to create the perfect summer handbag. Every Thursday, you will have one week to answer the poll.  I’ll share the weekly poll results and show…

Quilted Toiletry Bag-Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?


  A large quilted toiletry bag with hanger, four zippered clear vinyl pouches, and three slip pockets. You can lay this bag flat in you suitcase or fold securely with the tie.  Or, if you just need a little more space in your bathroom, this could hang nicely on your bathroom door. What do you think?  Is it a Hit or…

Boho Chic 2014-Hit or Miss; Fab or Drab?


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….

Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 3


So many textiles so little time!  With more than 20 textile shops on Arab Street, Singapore, I am on the lookout for the unusual prints that I would never find at my local fabric store.  Each fabric shop has its own niche. Looking through bolts of fabrics is a blast. I’m in love with cotton…