Showing posts with label hexagon handbag. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hexagon handbag. Show all posts

5.28.2014

Cotton + Steel at Pink Castle Fabrics available for pre-order

Cotton + Steel Mustang Collection


Just in case you haven't heard, The new Cotton + Steel line was just released at Quilt Market.
The fabric is designed by five talented artists lead by Melody Miller.  
The fabrics are fabulous and come in a variety of base cloths including cotton lawn and light weight canvas.


Detail from Modern Hexagon Bag by Charise Creates

Hexagon Handbag in Stitch Spring 2014 by Charise Creates 
I love Melody's fabric and have used them for bags and small quilting projects.
Sew Me a Song has some of her older fabrics {here}


Metallic Arrow in Coral

Metallic Sparkleflower in Multi

Palm Springs Lawn in Blue

Pink Castle Fabrics has the fabrics available for pre-order!  The link is [here] 
I am always on the look out for garment fabrics and the line has some lovely ones.
I've shared some of my favorite prints pictured above.

If you just can't wait ........
Jones and Vandermeer has a few FQ sets available for purchase now  : )

Happy Sewing
xo
Charise

2.14.2014

Hexagon Obsession

 

I'm not exactly sure when it happened, but I am obsessed with hexagons : )



I designed this modern Hexagon Handbag for Stitch Spring 2014.  It is a big bag, perfect for sewing projects or just if you like big handbags like I do!

The fabric with the "lady" and "vintage household items" are from Melody Miller.  I love her fabric and have been a fan for quite some time.  
Her fabrics have the most wonderful motifs and are perfect for fussy cutting.  
Sew me a Song has some of her fabrics here!



My first hexagons were hand stitched, like the ones used for my hexagon pouch.



I then found these fabulous vintage potholders on Ebay 

which inspired my modern version - a Mother's Day gift for my mom.



I recently took a wonderful class for machine stitching hexagons from Katie Pederson, Quilting Modern author,  which inspired my machine stitched hexagon projects including the Hexagon Handbag and machine stitched hexagon placemats, pictured above. 
I think the next project in my hexagon future is a quilt - I will keep you posted ; )

Happy Valentine's Day!  I am sneaking this pic in of my hubby and me circa 2000.  I met this wonderful man on Valentine's day exactly 15 years ago!!
I am so lucky to spend each and every day with him!

xo
Charise