12.04.2024

"Take Heart" Ruffle Accessories

 



Today I am thrilled to share the new fabric line from J Wecker Frisch - "Take Heart" for Riley Blake Designs..


The fabric line consists of adorable vintage valentine card themed prints as well as a beautiful floral, text and geometric prints




In keeping with the Valentine theme, I made a sweet ruffle pouch and purse with my Fussy Cut Heart Pattern as the center piece.

Fussy Cut Heart Pattern



The Zipper pouch features one of my favorite images from the “The Heart Patch Panel” surrounded by the “Red Heart Cross” Print. The pouch is quilted with simple hearts in keeping with the theme of the fabrics.

Ruffle Zipper Pouch Pattern






The Ruffle purse also features the “Fussy Cut Heart” pattern with a fussy cut center also from the “Take Heart Patch Panel”. I love how the Pink Floral works so perfectly with the Fussy Cut Hearts.

The Ruffle Purse is the perfect project bag complete with a zipper closure. I used the Diamond Heart Cross Print for the second side of the pouch.


I hope you make a project with Take Heart Fabric!

Happy Sewing : )

Charise


11.05.2024

Home Sweet Home Fabric



 

I had the pleasure to make a project with the new line of fabric - Home Sweet Home by Elea Lutz for Poppie Cotton.  

It is such an adorable line of fabric!  



You will find florals, a text print (I love a good text print!) strawberry, cottage and bird prints.

The prints were just the perfect scale for the cottage which measures just 6" square. The cottage is a Foundation paper piecing pattern that is part of my new "Cottage Pillow" pattern.




My New "Cottage Pillow" was the perfect pattern to use all the adorable images in "Chore Time" print.  The adorable little animals are doing all their chores from sweeping, baking and sleeping, which you can see in all the little windows : ) 





I hope you choose to make a project with "Home Sweet Home"!

Happy Sewing
xo
Charise 





10.14.2024

Calico Cowgirl "Leather and Lace Purse"


Hi!  I'm so happy to be able to share the project I made with the new line of fabric from Poppie Cotton - Calico Cowgirls designed by Lori Woods


The line is happy and vibrant with deep jewel tones.  I decided to use my Free Curved Tote Bag Pattern as a starting point to create the "Leather and Lace Purse".

The prints are so beautiful so I decided to create outside pockets with 3 1/2" squares of my favorite prints.




The Pocket panel is embellished with a vintage lace square set on the diagonal with a center button.




I added lace trim at the top of the pocket which I think adds such a nice, vintage touch.




I wanted to have the option of wearing this bag as a cross body bag, so I added 1/2" tabs and D rings to the side seams so I could add a shoulder strap.



I just happened to have the leather in my stash for the handles.  They are 3/4" x 18" stitched onto the bag with heavy duty thread.

If you are interested in some leather sewing tips -  I have a tutorial [HERE]

Here are a few resources for leather:

Joann.com for leather straps and remnant bags - I cut my straps from leather remnants

Tandy Leather  - Search for Leather remnants or Leather Strips

The cute little button and flowers hanging from the D-Ring tab were a free gift with purchase from Sunny Day Supply.


Please tag your photos on social media with the hashtags:

#CalicoCowgirls #CalicoCowgirlsFabric #PoppieCotton





Happy Sewing!

Charise : )




10.08.2024

Apple Wristlet in Vintage Charm Fabric



Hi!  Today I'm sharing a project I made with the new fabric from Dani Mogstad called Vintage Charm from at Riley Blake Designs.

 I absolutely adore this fabric line!

It consists of beautiful florals, dots, a text print, and my favorite - The apple print.   You can see it in the leaf.




Keeping with the apple theme, I made my Apple Wristlet which you can find in my Etsy shop – Charise Creates. Kassidy Bee Ginghams in color Coral was the perfect print for the body of the wristlet and the strap. 

I love a pink and red project!








 The lining is the gorgeous Floral in color white.


I love the Heart zipper.  You can find it at Sunny Day Supply.




I’m looking forward to making another project with the sweet hexagons. I just love the apple print!

Be sure to share your projects made with Vintage Charm with the following hashtags. I love to see what you make!

#VintageCharmFabric #ILoveRileyBlake #RileyBlakeDesigns

Happy Sewing! 

Charise



9.17.2024

Playtime 30's Fabric - "Retro Gadgets" zipper pouches

  


Playtime 30's is a new collection from Riley Blake Designs designed by Lindsay Wilkes of The Cottage Mama.

The collection is vintage feedback inspired with adorable floral and geometric patterns.


Keeping with the vintage theme,  I made two different zipper bags with my "Retro Gadgets" pattern.

The Princess phone is featured on my Home Sweet Home Pouch.


 The Back of the pouch features the cute Cheater patchwork print.



The selvage is absolutely adorable and features little chicks.  I made a loop for the outside of the pouch.



I've been wanting to make a camera bag and this fabric line paired with the Vintage Camera was the perfect combo!




The Bears print was perfect for the lens of the camera : )











There are three patterns in the Retro Gadget pattern set including the vintage scale.

You can find the Retro Gadgets pattern, and the Home Sweet Home zipper pouch pattern 
in my Etsy shop Charise Creates - [HERE]

Be sure to tag your photos on social media with the hashtags:

#Playtime30sFabric #RileyBlakeDesigns #ILoveRileyBlake

Happy Sewing!
xo
Charise

8.30.2024

Market Day Apple Tote

 

Amy Jordan of Amy J. Delightful has done it again!  She has designed the most adorable fabric line for Poppie Cotton  - "Market Day".


The line includes an adorable Matryoshka Nesting Dolls print,  a bunting print and lots of sweet florals.  I chose a project that would best highlight the fabrics.  The Apple tote is a pattern I designed for the book "Playful Little Paper Pieced Projects" which you can find on Amazon.

The handles are from Everything Mary


The original Tote has a Kite block as the focal point, but I decided to swap it out for my new Apple Paper Pieced Pattern.  I used the nesting dolls print for the apple center.  I love how it turned out!



You can find the pattern in my ETSY shop - Charise Creates.



I added a fun little apple label that was a gift with purchase from Sunny Day Supply.


Be sure to tag your Market Day fabrics projects with the following hashtags:  ( I love to see what you make)!

#PoppieCotton #PoppieCottonFabric #ILovePoppieCotton #MarketDayFabric #MarketDayFabricTour

Happy Sewing!

xo

Charise


 

8.18.2024

Mansfield Park Projects

 


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.  


9)
 
Place the loop at the top center the pocket panel.  Baste in place.


10) 
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.




12) Make the Handle:

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.  


14) 
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!