Hello Handbag Junkies’ It’s Hit or Miss time! Here’s a splash of sunshine for you today! The 5th sling bag is made from a batik textile from Malaysia! I love batik textiles and the personality they develop. When you look at this textile you will see blues, purples, turquoise, green, grey and a splash of yellow depending on the angle….
Tag: Singapore
Fan Appreciation Month… And Instagram Winner!
Hello Handbag Junkies’ I’m still celebrating my Blogiversary for the rest of the month! And I’m showing my appreciation to several fans who engage with comments, shares and likes, so let me know you’re out there and have stopped by my site! The pop-up giveaways could happen on any of my social media sites! This week Instagram/Twitter winner is ~ Dawn @ DawnHillDesigns.com! She very seldom lets a day or…
Sling Bag#3- Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
Hello Handbag Junkies’ It’s Hit or Miss time! I decided to try the sling bag pattern with different fabrics in my stash! This floral print is one of the textiles I purchased in Singapore and the rich jewel tones drew me in… that’s when I fell in love with this Japanese cotton textile! What do you think? Is it a…
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…
Searching for Treasures in Asia – part 1
My search for Treasures in Asia immediately led me to Arab Street in Singapore! Those of you who follow me know that it’s all about the “purse” and textiles for me. Arab Street is known for textiles and restaurants! So it would be the most unlikely place to find a very unique artisan specializing in…
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