Mollie Makes Patchwork & Quilting and A Give-away!

Vinage Laundy Bag by Charise Randell

Some months back, I was asked to contribute to the book "Mollie Makes Patchwork and Quilting."  Of course I jumped at the chance!  The publisher, Collins and Brown, asked for a paper pieced project to add to this skill building quilting book.

It was a fun project to design.   I was inspired by vintage laundry bags, and my favorite paper piecing patterns to make - clothing!

  The original design had the work "Laundry" embroidered beneath the clothing. Since Collins and Brown publishes in different languages I designed the sweet bee and flight path in its place : )

The individual clothing blocks are very easy to make and a fun way to combine some prized fabrics.

The bag is easy to construct and has a contrast drawstring top with contrast trim.  I chose to use a coordinating fabric from the A-line skirt.

And a red gingham lining to match the ribbon.

It is a lovely book filled with wonderful projects.  On my list it make is this adorable camera case.

And this sweet tea cozy.


Pavilion books sent me a extra copy so I am having a give away.
Please leave a comment sharing if you are making any Holiday gifts and what you are making.


Comments will be open until Sunday 10:00 p.m. PST.
Open to United States addresses only.

Good Luck!

xo
Charise

*Patchwork Patterns 318 Blog Hop and Give Away*

I'm so happy you stopped by my blog for the Patchwork Patterns 318 Blog Hop!  Patchwork Patterns 318 is a Japanese sewing book by Kumiko Fujita.  It has recently been published by World Book Media for the first time in English!

The book is written for hand sewing but can be easily adapted to sewing on your machine using foundation paper piecing or freezer paper piecing.

I decided to make a few projects from the "Girls Night Out" section of the book.  The patterns are adorable and the perfect designs for embellishing some very practical items.
I couldn't resist making a make-up bag - perfect for the lipstick and nail polish block!

The fabrics used for the lipstick and nail polish are Cotton + Steel Mustang Collection.  The large floral is a cotton canvas designed is Ruby Star Polka dot in Pink by Melody Miller.  The background dot is Essential dots in Pink from Moda.

 The lipstick and nail polish block were enlarged to 4".  The patterns in the book are approximately
2 3/8" and are not reversed for paper piecing, so I scanned the image and used Adobe Illustrator to enlarge and reverse the image.  I added a seam to make the piecing a bit easier and numbered each section.   If you don't have Illustrator you can use Photoshop Elements as well.  Kerry has a great tutorial for sizing the blocks which you can find here.

The next project is a shoe/project bag. (Shhh.... don't tell anyone but I had an almost identical pair of pink kitten heels I wore in the early 80's : )

The shoe is made with Cotton + Steel Mustang, the bottom and top border are
 Ruby Star Polka dot in Pink by Melody Miller.  The background fabric is Essex Yarn Dyed Linen from Robert Kaufmann.

I enlarged the pattern to 8" - large enough to adorn a roomy bag - perfect for a shoe bag or project bag.  I am currently using this one for a knitting project.  It is a roomy 13" x 16"  - so it will fit a pair of long knitting needles or your favorite pink high heels : )

Now for the fun part!!!  I will be giving away one copy of Patchwork Patterns 318 compliments of World Book Media and a FQ set of Mustang from Cotton + Steel from Fat Quarter Shop!  Don't forget to take a peek at the New Cotton + Steel line at Fat Quarter Shop.

Please leave a comment below sharing whether or not you have tried foundation paper piecing.  If you have tried,  what did you make?
Give away is open to USA and International commenters.  Comments will be open until Friday 9:00 p.m Pacific Standard Time.


And.... be sure to check out the other projects on the blog hop - they are wonderful!

Good Luck!

xo
Charise

318 Patchwork Patterns Blog Hop 

October 2oth Kerry Green from http://verykerryberry.blogspot.com 

*Project: House Mini Wall Hanging & Freezer Paper Piecing Tutorial with Y seams

      October 22^nd  Penny Layman from http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com

*   Project: Gardening apron with blocks from Vegetables collection

      October 24^th Angela Pingel from http://cuttopieces.blogspot.com

*   Project: Wall hanging or bunting from Halloween collection

     October 27th Amy Sinibaldi from http://nanacompany.typepad.com

*   Project: Tote bag with appliqué blocks

      October 29^th Amber Carrillo from http://oneshabbychick.typepad.com

*   Project: Blocks from Christmas collection

      October 31st Latifah Saafir from www.thequiltengineer.com

*   Project: Baby blanket from At the Circus collection

      November 3rd Charise Randell from http://charisecreates.blogspot.com

*   Project: Make up kit and shoe bag from Girls’ Night Out collection

      November 7th Amy Friend from http://duringquiettime.com

*   Project: Table runner with blocks from Fruits collection

      November 5th Leila from http://wheretheorchidsgrow.blogspot.com

*   Project: Tea Cozy from Tea Time Collection

      November 12th Caroline from www.sewcanshe.com

*   Project: Tote or pouch with appliqué block

      November 10th Faith Jones from www.freshlemonquilts.com

*   Project: Mini quilt from Vehicle Collection

      November 14th Rashida Coleman-Hale fromhttp://iheartlinen.typepad.com

Give away! Fat Quarter Shop "Fat Quarter Style" and "Great Granny Squared"!

It has been a bit quiet on the blog, I've been working on lots of things but nothing I'm able to share so I thought I'd take the opportunity to have a little give away.

My sponsor, Fat Quarter Shop, sent me copies of  "Fat Quarter Style" and "Great Granny Squared" to give away to one of my readers!

I love the quilts in Fat Quarter Style.  My favorite quilt is the Primrose which would be so cute in these Lecien Flower sugar prints. 

The book includes layouts and instructions to make a crib up to a queen size quilt and all are fat quarter friendly.

And of course you know how much I love everything Lori Holt designs!  I am a big fan of her fabric and her newest book, Great Granny Squared, is wonderful!  

Please leave a comment telling me what you are working on this summer even if it is your tan : )

and I will pick a winner Monday August 4th.  The comments will be open until 9:00 pst on Sunday August 3rd.  Give away is open to domestic and international commenters! Good Luck!

Have a Wonderful Day!!!

xo

Charise

Summer Giveaway ~ 30's playtime fabric + Berry Basket Pattern

Hello!  The Fat Quarter shop is celebrating its 11th anniversary.  In celebration they are generously donating a F8 set of Moda's 30's playtime fabric from Chloe's Closet. It is the entire set of the prints!  You can find the fabric [here] and see all the beautiful prints.

Since it works so well with my new Berry Basket pattern I will add my new pattern as well!
You can find my new pattern in my Etsy and Craftsy shops!

The give away is open until Thursday July 3rd at 9:00 p.m. pacific standard time.   Please let let me know what you would you would make with the Fat Quarter Shop's anniversary bundle.
Give - away is open to domestic and international commenters!

Good Luck!
xo
Charise

Sponsor News - Fat Quarter Shop 2014 MEGA QUILT MARKET SWEEPSTAKES

The Fat Quarter Shop is sponsoring a Quilt Market Sweepstakes!  The contest runs from May 23rd to June 30th.

The total value of the give away is over $6300 and is divided into twelve different prizes. The prizes range from fabric bundles and books to notions and many more quilting essentials. All of the prizes are shown in the Sweepstakes video on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube channel, so be sure to watch!

Go to the link [HERE] for all the details!  Good Luck!!

xo

Charise

Give Away!

Hello and Happy Friday!

I'm going to do a little give-away to celebrate my two newest patterns!

"In the Studio - My Featherweight"

and "In the Kitchen - Grandmother's Apron"

Becca from Sew Me a Song has donated this wonderful FQ stack from Pam Kitty Picnic.

I love this line and can't wait to sew "Grandmother's Apron" with it!

Just leave a comment below telling me what is first on your "to do" list for sewing.

I am working on the pattern for my Anna Blouse.  

I've decided to offer a second version with cap sleeves, so I am working on the details: )

I've also been working on my Jam Jars and Fruit Pattern. I have lots of versions and a few items I'm making with the pattern.  I can't wait to share it with you!

I will pick a winner Wednesday April 3rd.  Comments are open until Tuesday April 2nd at midnight Pacific Standard Time.

Have a lovely evening!

xo

Charise

Sew Mama Sew Give-Away Day

Hello lovelies!  Tomorrow is the start of Sew Mama Sew Give Away Day!  

I'm posting just a little bit early : )  

I am giving away a fabric kit and pattern to make my Apple Orchard Hot Pad !!!

The give-away includes the fabric pictured above.  

The red print top left is one of my favorite out of print fabrics - "Sweet Broderie" by Rosalie Quinlan for Lecien~ 1/2 yard.  The top right fabric is one of my favorite New fabrics - "Recipes for Success" by Holly Holderman for Lakehouse Dry Goods ~ Close to 1/4 yard.  You can purchase this lovely fabric at Sew Me a Song .

The 2 1/2" squares are a range of some of my favorite white ground prints.

And last, is a piece of Suzuko Koseki Notions Fabric for the stem.

It also includes a PDF pattern for my new Apple Orchard Hot Pad pattern.  Just in time for holiday gift giving.

To Enter ~  Please leave a comment below!  Give-away is open to international participants.

Comments will close on December 13th at 5 p.m. PST.  I will announce the winner on December 15th.

Sew Mama Sew Give-away day starts tomorrow morning. 

Head on over for your chance to win some fabulous notions and hand made items from other designers and bloggers.

Good Luck!

xo

Charise 

Quiltmaker Spring 2013 - Give away!

I'm hosting another give away in celebration of my wall quilt being featured in Quiltmaker Spring 2013!!!

 

 

 

You may recognize the middle block which was in Quiltmaker's 100 blocks Issue 6.

I added a sewing machine and iron to make a fun sewing room theme quilt.

Then I added a beggar block border to add to the vintage charm.

 

Here is a picture of the original design.

I substituted fabric from a new line from Moda called Glamping and

The fabrics were generously donated to me by Moda fabrics. 

 

 

 

 

I think it only fair to share the love so I'm giving away a bundle of Glamping fabric!!!

 

 

 

I will be giving away a FQ of each of the two "glamping" prints and a F8 of all the rest!

 

Please leave a comment below and one extra if you are a follower of become a follower.

Give away is open for international participants and I'll pick a winner on March 10th.

Comments will close on March 9th at midnight PST.

 

Check our the Quiltmaker blog - Quilty pleasures for a give away - they are giving away 25 copies of the magazine

 

Good Luck!!!

xo

Charise

 

 

 

 

Spring '13 Give-Away

Thanks everyone for letting me share my new projects in Stitch Spring 2013.

I'm going to do a little give-away : ).

 

I'm giving away a Spring 2013 issue of Stitch magazine and a lovely Springy bundle of fabrics from Sew Me a Song! 

 

 

 Beca from Sew me A Song is donating these lovely fabrics.  Aren't they just scrumptious?!  Perfect for the Pomme Potholders or any of your Spring sewing projects!

Fabrics include: Small Floral and Dot, Yellow Floral Vine, Cherries, Strawberries and Cherries, Strawberries and Red Check all from Lecien and Yuwa. 6 fat quarters, 1.5 yds total

 

Leave a comment on this post telling me if you have any plans for Spring sewing projects.

I will pick a winner Wed, Feb 13th.  Good Luck!

 

xo

Charise

Fab Fabric & Stay tuned for a Give-Away!!!!

I squealed with delight upon receiving these wonderful fabrics from Becca at Sew Me A Song!!

Fabrics pictured:

Red Dot: Robert Kaufman

Red/White sewing print: Suzuko Koseki

Fabrics Pictured:

Blue Dot: Riley Blake

Blue/Creme Sewing Print:  Suzuko Koseki

I have some plans for these little beauties - the pattern I will be using for these Fab Fabrics will be available in Stitch Gifts 2012!!!. 

 Stay tuned at the beginning of November for a magazine give away (with my patterns inside!!!!)  and a fabric give away too!!!  Click here for an inside peek at the table of contents!!

xo

Charise

Another Give - away!

Check out Heather's blog for yet another give - away! This is the new line by Denyse Schmidt and I just love it. Check out True Up for more on this line!