Log Cabin Block

Riley Blake Designs posted a fun challenge to help get us through this shelter in place.  

They are sharing a traditional block each week. 

The 2nd block is a Log Cabin.  

Head over to Citrus and Mint for a tutorial to make either a 6" or 12" block.

I'm making 6" blocks to add to one of my many sampler quilts 😊 

The fabrics are from the line "Vintage Happy" by Lori Holt of a Bee in My Bonnet.

Happy Sewing 

xo Charise

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Churn Dash Block

💙Riley Blake Designs posted a fun challenge on Instagram.  They are sharing a traditional block each week. The 1st week is Churn Dash.  Riley Blake is not providing patterns but there are lots of tutorials and patterns on the web!  

I found this version on the All People Quilt website.  

The block is 6" finished and I chose this size so I can add it to one of my many sampler quilts! 😊 

The x kisses fabric and swiss dot fabric are both from Riley Blake.  The cute umbrella, galoshes and floral prints are from the new collection "Singing in The Rain" from Flamingo Toes also from Riley Blake. 

Happy Sewing 

xo Charise⁠

#ChurnDash #ChurnDashBlock #singingInTheRain #RileyBlakeFabric #quiltBlock #Quilting #Sewing #StayhomeandSew

Manassa Ruffle Front Maxi Dress Sew Along

Hi! I Hope you are well!

I thought I would share a free pattern and Sew Along with you.

I designed this maxi dress for Stitch Magazine years ago.  The pattern is now available as a free pattern on the Sew News site!

The dress is designed for drapes knits and the pattern is very forgiving.

The pattern is available in size xs - 4xl!

You can register for the sew along at the Sew Daily site!

I'd love to see your version.  Tag your photos with #ManassaMaxiDress 

#sewdaily #charisecreatespattern

Happy Sewing

xo

Charise

Heart Sachet ~ a free pattern!

Happy Monday!

I hope you are well!  I have been having a hard time focusing on my "to do" list of patterns I am working on.

So with everything that has been going on, I decided to create a new free pattern!. It is a simple make but a happy make in this very strange time.

You can find the pattern [HERE]

The pattern is also great for using up large fabric scraps of fabric.

  You can use 5 1/2" squares or 5" squares cut on the bias. 

I filled my sachets with lavender from my garden harvested last summer, but you can also use batting or a combination of batting and lavender.

I used Liberty fabrics for my sachet.  Both Liberty Tana lawns and Liberty fabrics from Riley Blake.

I also raided my button and ribbon stash : )

Enjoy the pattern and do a little selfish sewing for yourself.

I think it is the best form of self care : )

Happy Sewing!

xoxo

Charise

Diamond Spools Block ~ Free Pattern

I have been working on a new free pattern for you. 

My Diamond Spools Block Pattern is a 6" finished block.  Perfect for a sampler quilt or use it to make a zipper pouch, coaster or hot pad, to name a few.

The flower fabrics are from Atsuko Matsuyama and can be found at Sew Me A Song and Sunny Day Supply.

The rain boots and umbrella fabrics are from the new line "Singing In the Rain" from Riley Blake Designs designed by Flamingo Toes The background fabric is Essex Linen in color flax and the Brown Spool fabric is an older Suzuko Koseki Fabric. Sew Me A Song has a nice collection of Suzuko Koseki fabric in her shop. 

I am working on a version of my Home Sweet Home Boxy Zipper Pouch with the Diamond Spools block as the focal point!

The Pattern can be found [HERE]

The details:

Skill Level - confident Beginner

This pattern uses templates to make the block.
The pattern can be sewn by Machine or By hand.

This pattern requires sewing "Y" seams and the pattern includes complete instructions for sewing "Y" seams.

Use it to make a quilt, coasters, to embellish a pouch or anything your heart desires! 

The pattern measures 6" finished / 6 1/2" unfinished block

This 6 page pattern includes:
*Full size, full color pattern.
*Detailed instructions on how to assemble the block

Enjoy!

Take Care!

xo

Charise

Singing in The Rain

Hello Lovely peeps!

It has been quite a week and I hope you are all holding up OK with the corona virus self quarantining going on!

This seems like the perfect time to calm anxiety with self care and some selfish sewing.

If you are able, support your favorite local quilt shop by placing an online order.

And I have just the perfect "must have" fabric.........

Today I am sharing a project I made with the new fabric "Singing In the Rain" by Riley Blake.

The fabric line is designed by Beverly McCullough of Flamingo Toes.

The fabrics are adorable with umbrella, galoshes, rain drops and lovely coordinating floral and ticking stripe prints.

I made a tote bag with the pinks from the line and paired it with Swiss Dots and 1/8" gingham in Hot Pink both also from Riley Blake.

One side has the fun nine patch block and the other side has a zipper pocket with a pretty lace zipper.

I found the lace zipper on Etsy.

I have listed the pattern in my Etsy shop at a substantial discount (the pattern is only $2.25 through Sunday March 22nd.)

Be sure to head on over to the Riley Blake Blog to see inspirational projects, and tag your makes on social media with the hashtags #RileyBlakeDesigns #SingingInTheRainFabric

Happy Sewing

xo

Charise

Liberty Winterbourne Fabric

Happy Monday!

I recently received a gorgeous stack of Winterbourne Fabric designed by Liberty fabrics for Riley Blake!

I absolutely love Liberty fabric and this collection is no exception.  The pinks and grey shades are absolutely beautiful together.

"Inspired by an exquisite Arts and Crafts period house, the collection draws upon the interior and the family who once lived there."

I designed the fun Granny style bucket bag (pattern coming soon!)  and just had to make a 

fun little zipper pouch to match : )

The front of the zipper pouch has a cute little dress from my Vintage Dresses 2 pattern.

The back of the pouch is a patchwork of some of my favorite prints from the Winterbourne collection.

The fun little Heart charm is from Sunny Day Supply which I just had to add since it matches

the fabric so well!

Be sure to head on over to the Riley Blake Blog for more fun projects.

Please tag pics of projects made with Winterbourne with the hashtags #WinterbourneFabric

#RileyBlakeDesigns and #ILoveRileyBlake

Happy Sewing

xo

Charise