When I had the chance to make a project with Jane Austen's House - "Mansfield Park" fabric from Riley Blake Designs I just couldn't resist! Following is a description of the line from Riley Blake Designs:
"Jane Austen’s novel Mansfield Park, first published in 1814, tells the story young Fanny Price, who is sent to live with her wealthy relatives, the Bertrams, at the age of ten. As she grows up, she develops deep feelings for Edmund Bertram, the only person at Mansfield Park who shows her true kindness.
Mansfield Park is the third in our new series that features original prints and exclusive quilt kits. Each collection corresponds with each of Jane Austen’s six novels!"
The fabric line is just beautiful and I was drawn to the period appropriate colors of red, sand and pale blue.
The line includes sweet florals, stripes and a lovely print of the Mansfield Park Landscape in pretty muted browns, reds, sky blue and turquoise.
The fabrics were perfect for making a tote and a cottage zipper pouch.
I used the Crown of Thorns pattern to adorn one side of the "Curved Tote."
It is a free pattern on my blog you can find [HERE]
The tote is designed for any 12 1/2" unfinished / 12" finished quilt block.
The back of the tote has an extra large pocket. I used the "Mansfield Park Landscape" print for the pocket and bound it in the lovely "Lady Bertram" diagonal stripe.
The top edge of the purse is also trimmed with the Lady Bertram print and features a loop and button closure. I had fun picking a vintage button from my button stash!You can find a free pattern and tutorial for the Curved Tote Pattern at the bottom of this post.
The Curved Tote needed a companion so I designed this sweet Curved Zipper Pouch.
The front of the pouch features my Cottage Quilt Block pattern which you can find [HERE] I had loads of fun fussy cutting the windows and door with the Mansfield Park Landscape print : )
I love the heart zipper!
The zipper is from Sunny Day Supply.
Be sure to tag your photos of projects made with Mansfield Park with the following hashtags:
#MansfieldParkFabric #ILoveRileyBlake #RileyBlakeDesigns
Happy Sewing
Charise : )
Curved Tote Pattern
12" x 12" finished
Fabric - 42" wide
Print #1 - 1/2 Yard
Body: 1 - 12 1/2" x 12 1/2"
Print #2 - 1/3 yard
Outer Pocket: 1 - 10" x 12 1/2"
Print #3 Lining - 1/2 yard
Lining Body: 2 - 12 1/2" x 12 1/2"
Lining Gusset - 1 - 2 1/2" x 33 1/2"
Print #4 - 5/8 yard
Straps: 2 - 2 1/2" x 36 1/2" , Gusset: 1 - 2 1/2" x 33 1/2" ,
Pocket Lining: 1 - 10 x 12 1/2"
Button Loop: 4 1/2" x 1 1/4"
Top Pocket Binding: 1 5/8" x 13"
Top Tote Binding: 1 5/8" x 31"
12 1/2" quilt block
Fusible Fleece - 1 yard
Body - 2 - 12 1/2" x 12 1/2"
Pocket - 1 - 10" x 12 1/2"
Gusset - 1 - 2 1/2" x 33 1/2"
Medium Wt Interfacing - 1/8 yard
Strap: 1 - 2 1/2" x 36 1/2"
Supplies:
Button - 1/2" or Larger
SEWING INSTRUCTIONS
1) Fuse the batting to the wrong side of :
the #1 - 12 1/2" Print #1 Square, 12 1/2" quilt block, Gusset and one of the #2 Outer Pocket.
Mark and Trim the batting around the corners of the #1 Print - 12 1/2" square , 12 1/2" quilt block, and # 2 - 10" x 12 1/2" Pocket Rectangles using the corner template.
2) Place the Pocket pieces wrong sides together. Quilt as desired. I used a 2" diagonal diamond pattern.
3) Quilt the Remaining pieces in Step #1 as desired.
4) Fold the the fabric strips: Button Loop - 4 1/2" x 1 1/4", Top Pocket Binding - 1 5/8" x 13", and Top Tote Binding - 1 5/8" x 31" in half wrong sides together. Press and unfold the strip.
Fold the raw edge to the crease line and press in place.
Fold in half and press.
5) Stitch both long edges of the Button Loop - 4 1/2" x 1 1/4" with an edge stitch. Form a loop and baste across the top edge 1/4" from the raw edge.
6) Place the binding on the wrong side of the top pocket matching raw edges, Right sides together . Stitch the binding to the top edge with a 1/4" stitch.
7) Wrap the binding to the front panel, folding under the raw edge on the fold line. Edgestitch in Place.
8)
Place the Pocket on the 12 1/2" square. Baste around the side and bottom edge.
Place the loop at the top center the pocket panel. Baste in place.
Fold the gusset in half lengthwise to find the center point. Match the center of the gusset to the bottom center of the Purse Panel. Pin in place. Pin the gusset to the Panel matching raw edges.
Stitch with a 1/4" stitch. Repeat for the other side.
Turn right side out and press towards the purse panel.
**Repeat to make the Lining.
11)
Edge stitch the perimeter of the purse panels.
Fuse the 2 1/2" x 36 1/2" interfacing to the wrong side of one handle.
Place the second 2 1/2" x 36 1/2" rectangle right sides together with the interfaced handle.
Stitch each long edge with a 1/4" seam allowance. Press seams open.
Turn right side out. Press flat.
Edge stitch each long edge.
13)
Place the handle on the top gusset edge right side together. Baste in place.
Place the lining inside the outside tote panel, wrong sides together.
Stitch the top edge with a 1/4" seam allowance.
Fold on end of Top Tote Binding strip 1/2" towards the wrong side on the short edge. Place the folded edge right sides together with the lining at one of the side seams matching the top raw edges. Pin in place continuing along the entire top edge.
When you reach the beginning of the seam, overlap the folded edge 1/2".
Trim the tape. Stitch with a 1/4" seam allowance.
Wrap the binding to the front , folding under the raw edge on the fold line just covering the stitching. Edgestitch in Place.
15)
Attach a button centered on the 12 1/2" front panel, 3/4" below the top edge.
Enjoy your Curved Tote!
