My Happy Place!

 

Riley Blake Designs sent me a new fabric collection from Lori Holt of "A bee in my Bonnet".  It is called My Happy Place and is the most adorable sewing themed collection.

The fabric is a little bit heavier than quilting cotton in a very subtle twill weave.  It lends itself perfectly to quilting, home dec and accessory projects.

I made the basket tote from a free pattern by Sew Can She.  I love the way it turned out! 

I opted for the zippered version and lined it with  "Floral Cottage" from the collection.  It is a gorgeous floral, that works perfectly with the other prints in the collection.  

I also used the floral to cover the chair in the pic! 

The possibilities for projects with this adorable fabric is endless!!!

I can't wait to see what you make with "My Happy Place" fabric.

Be sure to tag your creations on social media with the hashtag #MyHappyPlaceFabric and #RileyBlakeDesigns 

 Happy Sewing

xo

Charise

Vintage Happy 2

Riley Blake sent me the most adorable new collection from Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet.

The prints are adorable and include florals and ditzies as well as fabulous text prints.

I have been planning what I would make for a few weeks now.

Can you tell what it is?  The shape is basically a rectangle with rounded corners.

The background fabric is Linen in color Aqua Teal, The binding is 1/8" Aqua Gingham and the adorable red lace is also designed by Lori.  All are from Riley Blake Designs.

I opted to make my own bias binding which is super duper easy and a great way to personalize your projects.

I even have a tutorial to make your own bias binding [HERE]

If you guessed sewing machine cover, you are correct!

It also doubles as a sewing mat and I will keep my seam ripper and scissors in the pockets!

Be sure and head over to the Riley Blake Blog to see some inspirational sewing projects.

And please tag you photos on social media with the hashtags #RileyBlakeDesigns & #VintageHappy2fabric

Happy Sewing

xo

Charise