Showing posts with label citrus pouch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label citrus pouch. Show all posts

8.26.2025

Summer Skies and Fireflies - Posy Purse and Citrus Pouch

 

Posy Purse and Citrus Pouch

Today I am sharing my latest projects – my Citrus Pouch and Posy Purse, with the new line of fabric “Summer Skies and Fireflies” designed by Gracey Larson of Burlap and Blossoms

As described by Gracey- “This collection was inspired by nostalgic, warm, summer afternoons where cares seem to melt away and life feels simple. I wanted to design a fabric collection that would represent the simple things that stay the same in an ever-changing world: feelings of home, the sun coming up every morning, and fireflies dancing when the crickets start to sing at dusk. “


I absolutely love this line of fabric. The prints are adorable and the colors are the most yummy shades that are reminiscent of the colors of sorbet! These fabrics are pure sunshine!

What better project than a citrus pouch that showcase all the beautiful prints?

Citrus Pouch

Citrus Pouch

I chose a palette of lemon yellow, pink grapefruit, and lime green to make a trio of my Citrus Pouch. They are so sweet and summer!

Gingham zippers can be found at Sunny Day Supply. I love how they coordinate with the fabrics.




Posy Purse

The Posy Purse is a new version of my Modern Hexagon Purse that I created a decade ago! I used a Summery combination of yellow and turquoise which is the epitome of Summer – blue skies and sunshine! An appliquéd hexagon was used for the fun little flower center.

Citrus Pouch

The Posy Purse is a fun make and a perfect sized purse or small tote to carry all your essentials. Instruction are included for making you own handles!



Posy Purse


I hope you choose to make a project with “Summer Skies and Fireflies”. Be sure to tag your makes on social media with the hashtags:

#ILoveRileyBlake #RileyBlakeDesigns #SummerSkiesandFirefliesFabric

Happy Sewing!

Charise

1.25.2018

New Patterns in the Shop!




I hope everyone is having a good week!
I have been busy, designing and listing a few new patterns in my Etsy shop.

The first is just in time for Valentine's Day ~ the "Fussy Cut Heart" pattern.
It comes in two sizes - 5 1/2" x 6" and 7 1/4" x 8".
You can find it in my Etsy shop [HERE]


This is such a fun pattern to make.  
I have been gathering all my favorite prints and making heart blocks.
They are addictive to make!
  
These Heart blocks are perfect for a quilt, pouch (you can use the small heart on this pouch!) or a mug rug/coaster.  
I am working on a mug/rug coaster which I will share a tutorial for soon!


The second pattern I have been working on is my "Citrus Pouch".
I designed this for the Liberty Craft Blog which no longer exists.
You can now find it in my Etsy shop [HERE]


This is an intermediate pattern with both foundation paper piecing and curved piecing.
I include instructions on how to do both techniques with full color photos explaining each step.

If you are new to foundation paper piecing, I have resources on my blog {here}

Happy Sewing
xo
Charise


12.04.2015

Handmade Gifts ~ Citrus Pouch


Happy Friday!
Today I am sharing another handmade gift idea for my Handmade Holidays series.


I designed the citrus pouch for the Liberty Craft Blog.  
It is the perfect size for a pencil pouch.
I have shown it here with a lovely, colorful Moleskin Sketch book and some fun colored pencils.
Another perfect gift for your creative friends and family.



It is also the perfect size for portable sewing supplies or a make-up pouch.


The fabrics used in the pouches pictured are from Liberty of London. They are a lightweight cotton lawn, but any quilting weight cotton print or solid would work nicely, too.

You can find the pattern and instructions on the Liberty Craft Blog [HERE]

  Happy Sewing
xo
Charise

11.27.2014

Sale in My Etsy Shop & Holiday Gift Making Ideas : )




Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  I hope you are having a lovely holiday with family and friends!
I am having a sale in my Etsy shop - 30% off all patterns through Sunday November 30th!
Use the code Thankful



It is still time to make a gift for that special someone!
How about a hot pad for the cook in your family?
These are made from my Apron and mixing bowls pattern.  Find the tutorial for the round potholder HERE


Or this charming Apple Potholder!

Cozy Cottage Pattern available at Charise Creates Etsy Shoppe

Any of my Paper Piecing Patterns make an adorable pillow!

Mini Cottages Pattern in Charise Creates Etsy Shoppe
Sachets are always a welcome gift.  I can't seem to have enough of them!  They make your clothes smell diving and keep your fabric stash smelling lovely!


If you are looking for some Free patterns and Tutorials - I have lots of those too!



Pouches make a fun gift - filled with goodies of course!
Find my 12 Patch Pouch Tutorial HERE


A frame pouch makes a fun gift as well.



These sunny  Citrus Pouches are the perfect size for a pencil pouch.



A set of fun coasters is always a wonderful gift!
Especially when it is adorned with my free paper pieced apple design.



Or a perfect project to use up some scraps like my pinwheel coasters!


How about a Sketch Book Cover for your favorite artist?

Happy Creating
xo
Charise

10.23.2014

Citrus Pouch on the Liberty of London Craft Blog!



I absolutely love Liberty fabrics!  The colors, quality, drape - they are divine.  My inspiration for the latest project I designed for the Liberty Craft Blog came from a paper piecing pattern. I thought the Citrus wedges would make an adorable pouch! 

You can find the pattern and instruction on the Liberty Craft Blog.
At 10" x 5 1/4" it is the perfect size to use as a pencil pouch, make-up bag or to carry a small, portable sewing project.

Happy Sewing.
xo
Charise