Hey Love Bug

 

I have a rather long and lovely past with the VW Bug.  My parent's VW bug is the vehicle I used when I first learned to drive, and my husband and I purchased a VW Bug when we were newly married.  My husband, my self and two boys like to play the "Slug Bug" game on road trips.

Poppie Cotton has a soon to be released fabric line "Hey Love Bug" designed by McKenzie Elston, and I jumped at the chance to sew up some new projects.

The first project is a Boxy Zipper Pouch with the cute new block I designed - "Slug Bug"!

The zipper pouch is designed for a 6" quilt block so I used my new design.    Both patterns are available in my Etsy shop - Charise Creates.

Find the Home Sweet Home Boxy Pouch [HERE]

Find the Slug Bug Pattern [HERE]

It was so much fun to fussy cut the adorable motifs from the fabrics!  Bees, Lady bugs, flowers and of course Love Bugs, adorn the fabrics! 

Country Confetti fabric was used for the background and small pink dot.

I used Poppie Cotton's  Seeing Spots fabric for the border on the hood.

I definitely "need" a pink VW Bug : )

The Slug Bug Pattern also includes an 8" block so I used my Free tote bag pattern and made an adorable Blue Slug Blug tote.

This 8" size block was fun to fussy cut too!

The back of the tote has a roomy pocket and I used the "Love It" print in color yellow.

The closure on the tote is a self fabric covered button - so adorable!

You can find the Free Curved Tote Bag Pattern  on my blog Charise Creates [HERE]

The back of the Boxy Zipper Pouch features the adorable "Love Bug" print. 

I hope you make a project with "Hey Love Bug"

Happy Sewing

Charise : )

Awakening Fabric - a Daisy Bowl and Butterly Pouch

 

Awakening is a new fabric line designed by Cherry Guidry of Cherry Blossom for Riley Blake Designs.

A Spring themed line, it evokes new season vibes with vibrant colors and lovely prints.  

I originally planned on making a quilt but changed my mind once I received the beautiful fabric.  Instead, I decided to make some smaller projects to highlight the cute motifs.

The first project I made is a fabric bowl in the shape of a flower.  The petals are fussy cut with the most adorable bunnies and watering cans using the Spring Charms print in Pink.

  

A hexagon make from Riley Blake's Berry POParazzi fabric adorns the center. 

I love to have cute storage on my sewing table : )   It would also be a lovely addition to your dresser or nightstand.

I used that beautiful Coral Blossoms for the outside of the bowl.

Find the Daisy Fabric Bowl Pattern [HERE]

In keeping with the Spring theme, I made a Butterfly Boxy Pouch.

The "Spring Palette" print was perfect for fussy cutting the butterfly wings. 

The Butterfly is foundation paper pieced with embroidered antenna.

You can find the Butterfly Pattern [HERE]
 

I used the adorable Awakening Cheater print for the opposite side of the pouch which was the perfect size at 6" finished!

I hope you choose to make a project with Awakening Fabric!

Happy Sewing!

xo

Charise

Barbie Vintage Fabric Girly Projects : )

 

Today I'm sharing my latest projects with the new line of Barbie licensed fabric – Barbie Vintage! I love Barbie fabric so much! My first sewing projects were clothes for my Barbie dolls so Barbie has a special place in my heart!

This fabric line is sweet and girly, so I opted for some very feminine projects. The first is this adorable purse, The Sac Croissant, designed by Manon. I absolutely love this bag! Manon has lots of videos on her Instagram which are very helpful when sewing up the bag. You can find her on Instagram @manonl.delahaute. There is also a version for a bow tied strap which is super cute!

Sac Croissant Pattern

Of course I had to make a coordinating zipper pouch for my Sac Croissant! I opted for a Gathered Zipper Pouch which is a perfect pattern if you would like to high light a fussy cut motif! The gathered border adds a feminine touch, which is perfect for this fabric.  

 

You can find the Gathered Zipper Pouch pattern [HERE]

Be sure to tag any projects you make with Barbie Vintage with the following hashtags:

#BarbieVintageFabric #ILoveRileyblake #RileyBlakeDesigns

Happy Sewing!

Charise

Poppie Cotton Christmas Campaign!

Hi!  Happy Holidays to you!

I had the great opportunity to make a project for Poppie Cotton's Christmas Campaign.

 I chose the theme "Snuggle Up".  I love to snuggle up during these cold winter days with a cup of tea, so I decided to make a Teapot Cozy and Coasters.

The Tea Cozy is from a pattern I designed for Stitch Magazine.  You can find the pattern on the Sew Daily site  HERE 

 

I had a blast picking fabrics from my Poppie Cotton stash.  

I used the new line called "Farmhouse Fancy" designed by Elea Lutz.  (roof, house and lawn), "My Favorite Things" also by Elea Lutz and "Delightful Department Store" by Amy Jordan.

 The cute little cottage on the front of the Tea Cozy is my Cozy Cottage pattern which you can find in my Etsy shop Charise Creates HERE

Everyone needs a cute coaster for their tea cup!  I used the "Teacup" paper piecing pattern which you can find in my Etsy shop HERE

The fabrics used for the tea cups are from the "Rosy Cheeks" line designed by Lori Woods (tea cup main print), and also "Farmhouse Fancy" designed by Elea Lutz. (Tea Cup trim and saucer).

See all the lovely fabrics on Poppie Cotton's website HERE

           I need to go make a cup of steaming hot tea now!  : )  Happy Sewing & Happy Sipping!

xo  Charise

  

Bee Basics Bathroom Projects - Ruffle Slippers and Ruffle Washcloth Tutorial

 

                  

 Are you looking for a cute gift to make?   Or a fun indulgence for yourself? 

Well I have some cute projects for you! 

If you read my blog, you know I love Lori Holt Designs fabric for Riley Blake Design.

I had the opportunity to work with some Riley Blake Designs Basic Fabrics including Lori's Bee Vintage,   Bee Basics,   and    Riley Blake's 1/8" gingham. 

My inspiration was a gift for my mom for Christmas.  What do you gift someone who has everything and loves hand made gifts?  A basket filled with cute bathroom accessories of course!

My Ruffle Slippers are a pretty and feminine design.  These sweet slippers are a great hand made gift or a fun project for yourself.  They would also be adorable with a patchwork top! 

These cozy slippers are lined and adorned with a self fabric ruffle.  The soles are extra comfy and include a double layer of batting and non skid bottoms.

Use cotton flannel for the lining and sole for an extra cozy slipper.

Find the Ruffle Slipper Pattern [HERE]

I also made a trio of ruffle washcloths.  What a fun project to add a little flair to your bathroom.

You can also add the ruffle to a hand towel!  Just follow the instructions at the tutorial below.

The towels are finished with a fun gingham bias tape.

Fill a cute basket with the ruffle washcloths and slipper and you have an extra special gift for someone special!

I used Bee Vintage Cheater print for the basket which makes the project so fast and easy!

The basket pattern can be found [HERE]

Find the Ruffle Wash cloth tutorial below

Enjoy!

Ruffle Washcloth Tutorial

Fabric / Notions (for making 1 washcloth)

***Cotton washcloth - my washcloth is 13" square

*** 1/8 Yard Ruffle Fabric

     Cut 1 - 3" x 22" Ruffle Fabric  (Cut your ruffle length about 1 1/2 - 2 times the width of your cloth)             

*** 1/3 Yard Gingham

        Cut 1 - 1" x 15" Bias strip (cut the strip 2" longer than the width of your washcloth)

***1/2" bias tape maker (optional)

Pls note

* 1/4" seam allowance unless noted.

* Back stitch at the beginning and end of each seam.

Cut the Bias Strip

* Place the ruler at a 45 degree angle and cut the strip

1.  Place the ruffle wrong sides together along the long edge.  Stitch the ends.  Turn right Side out.   Press. 

2. Stitch a basting stitch 1/8" and 3/8" away from the raw edge.  Pull up the gathering stitches so the ruffle measures the width of the washcloth you use.  My washcloth measures 13".

3. Create a 1/2" bias strip by using the 1/2" bias tape maker

OR

a. Press the 1" strip wrong sides together, unfold and match the raw edge to the center fold line.

Press flat.

4. Place the bias tape right sides together with the ruffle matching raw edges.  The bias tape should extend beyond the ruffle at least 1/2".  Stitch.  

5.  Press the bias tape away from the ruffle.

6.  Fold the bias tape over the edge of the ruffle.  Pin in place.

7. Place the bias tape/ruffle on the washcloth with the bottom of the bias tape matching the bottom of the ruffle and the side of the ruffle matching the side of the wash cloth.  Pin in place.  Edge stitch around the bias tape.

Congratulations!  Your Ruffle Washcloth is complete! 

Find all the fabric details for the projects below.

Happy Sewing!

Charise

Slippers (Blue)

Top and Ruffle - Bee Vintage Nettie Cottage

Sole - Bee Basics Heart Songbird

Binding - 1/8" Gingham color Peacock

Slippers (Yellow / pink)

Top & Ruffle - Bee Vintage Lizzie Beehive

Sole - Bee Vintage Suzanne Coral

Binding - 1/8" Gingham color Sugar Pink

Wash Cloths

Blue:

Bias binding - 1/8" gingham Peacock, Ruffle - Bee Vintage Nettie Cottage

Yellow:

Bias binding - 1/8" gingham  Mustard, Ruffle - Bee Vintage Lizzie Beehive

Pink:

Bias binding - 1/8" gingham Sugar Pink, Ruffle - Bee Vintage Elaine Rose

Basket

Main print - Bee Vintage Cheater Print

Bias Trim - 1/8" gingham Sugar Pink