Heart Sachet ~ a free pattern!

Happy Monday!

I hope you are well!  I have been having a hard time focusing on my "to do" list of patterns I am working on.

So with everything that has been going on, I decided to create a new free pattern!. It is a simple make but a happy make in this very strange time.

You can find the pattern [HERE]

The pattern is also great for using up large fabric scraps of fabric.

  You can use 5 1/2" squares or 5" squares cut on the bias. 

I filled my sachets with lavender from my garden harvested last summer, but you can also use batting or a combination of batting and lavender.

I used Liberty fabrics for my sachet.  Both Liberty Tana lawns and Liberty fabrics from Riley Blake.

I also raided my button and ribbon stash : )

Enjoy the pattern and do a little selfish sewing for yourself.

I think it is the best form of self care : )

Happy Sewing!

xoxo

Charise

Diamond Spools Block ~ Free Pattern

I have been working on a new free pattern for you. 

My Diamond Spools Block Pattern is a 6" finished block.  Perfect for a sampler quilt or use it to make a zipper pouch, coaster or hot pad, to name a few.

The flower fabrics are from Atsuko Matsuyama and can be found at Sew Me A Song and Sunny Day Supply.

The rain boots and umbrella fabrics are from the new line "Singing In the Rain" from Riley Blake Designs designed by Flamingo Toes The background fabric is Essex Linen in color flax and the Brown Spool fabric is an older Suzuko Koseki Fabric. Sew Me A Song has a nice collection of Suzuko Koseki fabric in her shop. 

I am working on a version of my Home Sweet Home Boxy Zipper Pouch with the Diamond Spools block as the focal point!

The Pattern can be found [HERE]

The details:

Skill Level - confident Beginner

This pattern uses templates to make the block.
The pattern can be sewn by Machine or By hand.

This pattern requires sewing "Y" seams and the pattern includes complete instructions for sewing "Y" seams.

Use it to make a quilt, coasters, to embellish a pouch or anything your heart desires! 

The pattern measures 6" finished / 6 1/2" unfinished block

This 6 page pattern includes:
*Full size, full color pattern.
*Detailed instructions on how to assemble the block

Enjoy!

Take Care!

xo

Charise

Singing in The Rain

Hello Lovely peeps!

It has been quite a week and I hope you are all holding up OK with the corona virus self quarantining going on!

This seems like the perfect time to calm anxiety with self care and some selfish sewing.

If you are able, support your favorite local quilt shop by placing an online order.

And I have just the perfect "must have" fabric.........

Today I am sharing a project I made with the new fabric "Singing In the Rain" by Riley Blake.

The fabric line is designed by Beverly McCullough of Flamingo Toes.

The fabrics are adorable with umbrella, galoshes, rain drops and lovely coordinating floral and ticking stripe prints.

I made a tote bag with the pinks from the line and paired it with Swiss Dots and 1/8" gingham in Hot Pink both also from Riley Blake.

One side has the fun nine patch block and the other side has a zipper pocket with a pretty lace zipper.

I found the lace zipper on Etsy.

I have listed the pattern in my Etsy shop at a substantial discount (the pattern is only $2.25 through Sunday March 22nd.)

Be sure to head on over to the Riley Blake Blog to see inspirational projects, and tag your makes on social media with the hashtags #RileyBlakeDesigns #SingingInTheRainFabric

Happy Sewing

xo

Charise

Liberty Winterbourne Fabric

Happy Monday!

I recently received a gorgeous stack of Winterbourne Fabric designed by Liberty fabrics for Riley Blake!

I absolutely love Liberty fabric and this collection is no exception.  The pinks and grey shades are absolutely beautiful together.

"Inspired by an exquisite Arts and Crafts period house, the collection draws upon the interior and the family who once lived there."

I designed the fun Granny style bucket bag (pattern coming soon!)  and just had to make a 

fun little zipper pouch to match : )

The front of the zipper pouch has a cute little dress from my Vintage Dresses 2 pattern.

The back of the pouch is a patchwork of some of my favorite prints from the Winterbourne collection.

The fun little Heart charm is from Sunny Day Supply which I just had to add since it matches

the fabric so well!

Be sure to head on over to the Riley Blake Blog for more fun projects.

Please tag pics of projects made with Winterbourne with the hashtags #WinterbourneFabric

#RileyBlakeDesigns and #ILoveRileyBlake

Happy Sewing

xo

Charise

"Perfectly Pretty Patchwork" Book Tour

Hello and Happy Monday!

I am so thrilled to be a part of the Perfectly Pretty Patchwork Book Tour.

The book was written by Kristyne of @PrettyByHand.

I have always admired Kristyne's work and was so happy to be a part of the tour.

The book is organized by quilting blocks and features both a quilt and a small project using the same traditional motif.

I chose to make the flying geese zipper pouch and I love the way it turned out!

I used mostly fabrics from my stash but also included an adorable Atsuko Matsuyama Japanese Print for the body of the pouch which I purchased from Sunny Day Supply.

The shape of the pouch is perfect and opens wide for all your bits and bobs.

I chose to machine quilt the body in a 1/2" grid and I love the way it turned out!

Be sure to check out all the lovely projects on Instagram!

Happy Sewing

xo

Charise

January 6	Minki Kim	@zeriano
January 8	Pam Vieira-McGinnis	@pamkittymorning
January 13	Lauren Wright	@mollyandmama
January 15	Janine Vangool	@uppercasemag
January 20	Michelle White	@michelle.made.this
January 22	Lesley Chaisson	@berry_birdy
January 27	Debbie Homick	@happylittlecottage1
January 29	Susan Ache	@yardgrl60
February 3	Amber Johnson	@gigis_thimble
February 5	Deborah Russell	@missluella1
February 10	Corey Yoder	@corianderquilts
February 12	Chelsi Stratton	@chelsistratton
February 17	Charise randell	@charisecreates
February 19	Elise Baek	@eliseandemelie
February 24	Sherri McConnell	@aquiltinglife
February 26	Mary Dugan	@sunnydaysupply
March 2	Kristen Valencia	@bobbypinbandit
March 4	Kim Kruzich	@retro_mama
March 9	Jennie Pickett	@cloverandviolet
March 11	Amy Smart	@diaryofaquilter
March 16	Olivia Villarreal	@thishandmadelife
March 18	Andy Knowlton	@abrightcorner
March 23	Pat Sloan	@patsloan
March 25	Sedef Imer	@downgrapevinelane
March 30	Carrie Nelson	@justcarrieintexas
April 1	Cheryl Arkison	@cheryl_arkison
April 6	Amy Sinibaldi	@amysinibaldi
April 8	Elea Lutz	@elealutz
April 13	jera brandvig	@QuiltingintheRain
April 15	Martingale	@martingaletpp

I Love Gingham 💙💙💙

I love using gingham in the items I make, so when I had the opportunity to use Riley Blake's gingham I jumped at the chance!  I made this Adrienne blouse from Friday Pattern company with Woven Gingham sleeves in Peacock and the body is made with their Stretch Jersey knit in Aqua.  

 The Woven Gingham is incredibly soft and perfect for garments.  

The knit is also soft and dreamy to sew with.

I love the way it turned out.  It will be perfect for Spring!

I also made this cross body bag with the same Woven Gingham and Riley Blake Linen in color Aqua.

This will be available as a pattern to purchase - soon!

Can you tell I am dreaming about sunny weather and planning my Spring Wardrobe?  😍

Be sure to head on over to the Riley Blake Designs blog for more projects and inspiration.

And don't forget to tag your photos on social media with #RileyBlakeDesigns #ILoveRileyBlake and #RileyBlakeGingham  

💙I love to see what you make 💙

Happy Sewing!

xo

Charise

***2019***

2019  was a busy and wonderful year! Here is a recap of what has been going on around here : )         I was able to share the Festive Foundation Quilts I designed for Quilts and More Magazine.

Each quilt is seasonal and all the blocks are paper pieced.  

Each block can also be used for individual projects such as a project bag which I made with my ice cream cone block from the Summer Quilt.

I will be listing each individual block in my Etsy shop this month.  Stay tuned! 

I added some new paper pieced patterns to my Etsy shop.

I also designed a template pattern - no paper piecing.  The cottage block which comes in a 6" and 12" block.   It can also be found in my Etsy Shop 
The pouch in the bottom pic is a Tink Along pouch made with the 6" block.

I created this fun little spool block as a free pattern when you sign up for my newsletter!
The sign up is on the right side of my blog.

I made these fun little pin cushion as gifts for some of my sewing friends.

I have some new patterns in the works which I am excited to finish this year!

I have a new pattern series that will be cottages with a theme.                                                       The first will be sewing, of course! : )

A new version of my Vintage Dresses Pattern is in the works - Vintage Dresses 2!

I still have lots of Works in Progress and hope to make a dent in finishing these quilts this year.

The best part of the year was an amazing trip my family took to France.  It was such a wonderful experience.  Both my husband and I have traveled to Europe but not my boys.

They are at the perfect age - 12 & 16 -  so we decided now was the time.

Wishing you all the best for the upcoming year!
xo
Charise

My Happy Place!

 

Riley Blake Designs sent me a new fabric collection from Lori Holt of "A bee in my Bonnet".  It is called My Happy Place and is the most adorable sewing themed collection.

The fabric is a little bit heavier than quilting cotton in a very subtle twill weave.  It lends itself perfectly to quilting, home dec and accessory projects.

I made the basket tote from a free pattern by Sew Can She.  I love the way it turned out! 

I opted for the zippered version and lined it with  "Floral Cottage" from the collection.  It is a gorgeous floral, that works perfectly with the other prints in the collection.  

I also used the floral to cover the chair in the pic! 

The possibilities for projects with this adorable fabric is endless!!!

I can't wait to see what you make with "My Happy Place" fabric.

Be sure to tag your creations on social media with the hashtag #MyHappyPlaceFabric and #RileyBlakeDesigns 

 Happy Sewing

xo

Charise

Vintage Happy 2

Riley Blake sent me the most adorable new collection from Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet.

The prints are adorable and include florals and ditzies as well as fabulous text prints.

I have been planning what I would make for a few weeks now.

Can you tell what it is?  The shape is basically a rectangle with rounded corners.

The background fabric is Linen in color Aqua Teal, The binding is 1/8" Aqua Gingham and the adorable red lace is also designed by Lori.  All are from Riley Blake Designs.

I opted to make my own bias binding which is super duper easy and a great way to personalize your projects.

I even have a tutorial to make your own bias binding [HERE]

If you guessed sewing machine cover, you are correct!

It also doubles as a sewing mat and I will keep my seam ripper and scissors in the pockets!

Be sure and head over to the Riley Blake Blog to see some inspirational sewing projects.

And please tag you photos on social media with the hashtags #RileyBlakeDesigns & #VintageHappy2fabric

Happy Sewing

xo

Charise