Sweet projects with Mary Catherine Fabric

 

Hi! I had the pleasure of working with the new line of fabric – “Mary Catherine” designed by Amy Smart, aka Diary of a Quilter.

The line includes sweet florals, geometrics, an adorable bow print, and the perfect tiny gingham in beautiful shades of blush, brick red, sky blue, green and navy.

The fabrics are so adorable, I just had to make multiple projects. The first project is my Ruffle Zipper Pouch/ Cross Body pouch.

A Sweet EPP (English Paper Pieced) flower adorns one side of the pouch, which is accentuated by 1/4″ echo quilting. The Flower pattern is The 1″ Hexagon Flower from Sue Daly Designs.

The Pouch includes tabs to add a removable strap, so the pouch can be used as a petite cross body bag.

The opposite side of the pouch features my Vintage Sewing Machine Pattern. My Featherweight circa 1964 is the inspiration for this pattern.

I also made a petite snap pouch which fits earbuds / headphones which I lose all the time! : )

The Ruffle Pouch is designed for your favorite 6″ block or you can use a favorite print.

I love the little bow on the thread spool : )

Vintage Sewing Machine Pattern

Ruffle Pouch/Cross Body Bag Pattern

The Curved Tote is a free pattern on my blog. I thought if would be the perfect project for “Mary Catherine” fabric paired with Bec at Sew Be’s Sadie’s Quilt Pattern.

The tote bag finishes at 12″ square so I enlarged the pattern templates from Sadie’s quilt pattern by 133%. It makes the perfect 12″ finished block.

I made a modification to the Curved Tote as well. The gusset measurement was changed to 35″ long instead of 33 1/2″ long to compensate for the smaller curve at the bottom corners.

I had fun rummaging through my vintage button stash to find the perfect closure!

Find the Free Curved Tote Pattern here

I hope you make a project with Mary Catherine Fabric.

Be sure to use the hashtags: #Iloverileyblake #rileyblakedesigns #marycatherinefabric on social media if you make a project with Mary Catherine Fabric.

Happy Sewing

Charise

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Prim fabric in my Dress Boutique pattern

Hello!  I hope you are getting some sewing time in : )

I have been working on this fun paper pieced pattern!

 

 I used the new line of fabric "Prim" designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs. for my new "Dress Boutique" pattern.

I absolutely love this line!  The prints are very small scale and lend themselves to paper piecing patterns.

I just love that teeny tiny flower on the fabric spool on the sewing machine : )

The fussy cut window and door prints are from "My Happy Place" also designed for Riley Blake Designs by Lori Holt.  

My Dress Boutique pattern finished at 12" x 18".  It would make a perfect mini quilt.

You can find the pattern in my Etsy shop

If you use Prim in a project be sure to use the following hashtags in your social media posts

#ILoveRileyBlake

#RileyBlakedesigns

#PrimFabric

I love to see what you make

Happy Sewing!

xo

Charise

The Modern Hexagon Handbag - a New Pattern!

I am so happy to announce a new handbag pattern that I designed ~ The Modern Hexagon Handbag!
You can find the pattern as a PDF download [HERE]

The design is a hexagon created with Six triangles, stitched in such a way that you will get a perfect

point in the middle!  I love the wooden handles and the fussy cut motifs.
The purse is a beginner pattern for sewists with some sewing experience.

The pattern comes in two sizes - the Small Handbag is a perfect smaller handbag  -  which fits all your essentials including an iPad mini.

The Large Handbag is a shopper size - perfect for sewing and knitting projects or shopping.
I actually like a big purse for my everyday purse : )

The Apple Fabric is from Cotton + Steel.  You can find it at PinkCastleFabrics.com [HERE]

The text print is a Kei Japanese fabric from Sew Me A Song on Etsy [HERE]

I purchased the text print in every color way.  It is such a versatile print!

This version uses a print from Melody Miller by Kokka called "Ruby Star Vinyl" which you can find at Sew Me a Song [HERE]

The handbag has a side gusset for extra roominess and a nice shape
as well as an inside pocket.

This version uses the same text print in a gorgeous mustard yellow with a Pear Print from

Cosmo Textiles in the pattern, “Scandinavian Woods”.

Have a lovely day!

xo

Charise

Gift Sewing and a New Pattern - Orchard Hot Pad!

 I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving - my friends in the US!

Christmas gift sewing has started at the Randell house.  I created this Apple potholder pattern some time ago and I am sewing a few for gifts.  

The pattern is easy to make and is a great holiday gift for friends and family who love to cook with fun kitchen accessories!

It is available in my Etsy Shop.

The front left side of the apple is pieced and quilted.

The back has quilted pockets.

And I used some of my favorite text fabrics and a few vintage fabrics!

I'm excited to use the new Pam Kitty morning text print for my next hot pad which you can find at Sew Me a Song!  

I'm working on a companion apron and another fruit hot pad for the orchard.  We will see if I get them done in time for Christmas  : )   Thank goodness mom does not have a computer!

Happy Sewing!

xo

Charise