Playful Little Paper-Pieced Projects & A Give-away!

Right before Christmas I received the best present.  Copies of the book, "Playful Little Paper Pieced Projects" - which I am in!  I am so thrilled to be a part of the book.  There are so many wonderful projects and talented designers included.  Most of the contributors I have met through on-line quilting bees!

The book starts with twelve individual paper pieced quilt blocks to make a calendar quilt and a small project that can be made with each block.  The block I designed is "Autumn Harvest" for September.
The top picture is the block before it was added to the quilt and the bottom is the September calendar block completed for the quilt!

The project that goes with the Autumn Harvest block is my round apple pouch.  It uses the apples from the calendar block to make a fun pouch that can be used as a makeup bag or is the perfect size for hand sewing projects on the go!

There is also a section with small projects for the home.  That is where  you will find my log cabin Kite Tote!

Here is a sampling of the wonderful projects:

I just love this "hanger wall art" created by Leila.  It is so simple and lovely!  Can't wait to make one!

Ayumi's grapefruit coasters are adorable and would make a perfect gift (after making a set for myself, of course)  !!!!  : )

I cannot wait to make these chair cushions for my vintage outdoor chairs!

Penny also added adorable stitching to the corners.  Such wonderful detail!

Joanna's bicycle basket is the cutest and it doubles as a tote! 

Amy's journal cover is just sweet as can be.  

Kylie's pot holders are adorable and much too cute to ever come in contact with a pot or pan!

Lynne's quilt is a stunner.   It would look perfect in my living room!

***I will be giving away one copy of the book.***
  U.S. entrants only, please, due to the high cost of shipping.  Please leave a comment below sharing any New Year's Resolutions you have made.  I will pick a winner on Friday the 10th at 9 p.m PST.

I will also be listing a few copies in my Etsy shop.  $20.00 including shipping : )

Good Luck !

xo

Charise

Learn to paper piece with me!

I'm so excited to announce I will be teaching a paper piecing class at Drygoods Designs in Seattle!!!

Drygood Design is an amazing fabric store and sewing boutique located in the historic neighborhood of Ballard.  Keli has created the most beautiful shop.

 

If you are in the area on May 25th and have wanted to learn to paper piece, this is the class for you.  We will be making a paper pieced apple and incorporating it into a frame pouch.

 

It will be held on  Saturday, May 25th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

You can find the details for the class here.

 

She has lots of wonderful classes including quiltmaking classes from Katie Pederson, author of Quilting Modern.

 

And be sure to check our Keli's amazing online shop

 

I am off to get ready for an Art Docent Lesson with my son's Kindergarten class.

We are going to study Allen Crite's Parade on Hammond Street.  Looking forward to hanging out with all 28 of them - they are a hoot : )

 

xo

Charise