What’s Your Problem With PDF Patterns? Vote in the Poll


PDF patterns are a popular convenience for the sewing enthusiast and the novice! I’ve downloaded a couple of great PDF patterns, but I’ve also heard a couple of horror stories too.  I’ve listed some of those problems in the PDF pattern poll below to understand your concerns.  If you’ve only had good experiences please let me know that as well in…

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…

Sneak Peek


 Here’s a sneak peek into the world of La Cartera!  New design ideas for the weekend, special events, and first words. Creative Designs What do you think of the Polka Dot Wonder?  It’s a contemporary take on a retro style.  Upcycling a polka dot curtain and adding linen fabric as the main body, created this layered…

Sneak Peek Friday’s


 Here’s a sneak peek into the world of La Cartera!  New design ideas for the weekend, special events, and first words. What’s Happening in the Polls The Upcycle Tote Bag is still in the lead @ 67% for the March Purse Giveaway!  So cast your vote before March 3rd. Creative Designs This weekend my “plan” is to…

Sneak Peek Friday’s


 Here’s a sneak peek into the world of La Cartera! New design ideas for the weekend, special events, accomplishments, and a peek into the survey results. What’s Happening in the Polls The Hippie Conversion tote bag is in the lead with 63% of the votes. There’s still time to vote for your favorite purse entry in the  March…

Sneak Peek Friday’s


 Here’s a sneak peek into the world of La Cartera!  New design ideas for the weekend, special events, and first words. What’s Happening in the Polls If you missed the poll results for ” This Old Purse Survey,”  53% of women considered their favorite purse as “Fabulously Comfortable”.  Women prefer comfortable over expensive!  That’s great news!  Just…

Poll Results- This Old Purse Survey


As I suspected…Out of the three categories 53% of your favorite purses are considered “Fabulously Comfortable”.  Women prefer comfortable over expensive! “This Old Purse Survey”- poll results are listed below: Fabulously Comfortable 53% Fabulously Stylish 27% Fabulously Expensive 20% So wait a minute….What does comfortable mean to you???

This Old Purse Survey


Today is the last day to cast your vote on the weekly poll.  Please take a minute to take the quick survey poll on “This Old Purse”. What does your favorite purse reveal about you? The purse you carry should fall into three categories of fabulous!