The newest addition to the leather mini wallet clutch collection is in the making! I found a great leather shop on Etsy called Peggy Sue Also with lots of colors and leather prints. As you can imagine there are so many wonderful colors to choose from and so many designs going through my head. 👜 The lining and on the front of…
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Spotlight- LaCartera Kids Model
Well my grandson is finally here and has had a chance to snuggle with his sleepy boo-boo blanket. He’s so adorable that after I took pictures of him I wanted to snuggle too, so it’s been really tough to continue with this blog-post. His great-grandmother knitted this beautiful blanket that’s absolutely gorgeous, I think I need her to knit a scarf or…
The Weekend Bag- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello handbag junkies, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! Here’s a custom order I recently finished. This job required 20hrs to complete, but the end result is well worth it. I upcycled a leather jacket and combined the fabric to match one of the tote bags I made two years ago. What…
Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
What do you think? Is this a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? I started making this skirt last night! I still need to add the elastic to the waistband and hem the skirt, but I wanted to share what I’ve done so far. I haven’t made any clothing for myself in nearly three years!…
Sewing Tip- Tutorial: Make a non-slip Sewing Machine Foot Pedal Pad
So Sew Easy shares a quick tutorial: Place your foot pedal where you want it to go, more confident now that it’s going to stay in place better than it did before. Your back will thank you! Read more… Is there a product, or a special technique that you love? Submit your sewing tip here for a featured spot!…
LaCartera Baby Style
So what has LaCartera been up to lately? Well, I’ve ventured into making crochet baby blankets, hats and booties since I’ve found out that I’m expecting a grandson. I really wanted to create a LaCartera Baby Style keepsake for my first grandchild, and hopefully more to come. Of course I have a list of…
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…
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 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…
The Purple Delight- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’ve been busy finishing my Mother’s day orders! This is the best custom order, because I got to create whatever tote bag style I wanted! So here’s the Purple Delight! What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab…
Blue Tropical Explosion – Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello everyone, it’s my favorite time of the week… It’s Hit or Miss time! I’ve been busy this week working on custom orders and adding to the “Tropical Explosion Collection”. So now I’m happy to Introduce the Blue Tropical Explosion! What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? I used a fabulous painted…
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…
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