Little Women and A Farmhouse Pattern + a Free Pattern

 Little Women is one of my favorite books (and movies),  so I was very happy to have the opportunity to make a project (or two : ) ) with the new line of fabric - "Little Women" by Jill Howarth for Riley Blake Designs.

The author of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, wrote the book at Orchard House.  Orchard House is a clapboard farmhouse in located in Concord, Ma and was the setting for the book.  You can read more about Louisa May Alcott and Orchard House [HERE]

Jill's illustrations of the little women were just begging to be fussy cut!  I decided to make a farmhouse inspired by Orchard House so that I could fill the windows with the women and adorable motifs from the fabric.

Each sister,  and Marmee can be seen in the windows of the house.

So much fun to fussy cut adding the cutest little images like the inkwell which is from the "Gifts" print.

At the last minute, I decided to make a cute little pouch.  The 12 Patch Pouch is another pattern perfect for fussy cutting.  The pattern is a free pattern you can find [HERE]  

If you make a project with Little Women fabric,  be sure to tag your photos on social media with the hashtags:

#LittleWomenFabric #ILoveRileyBlake #RileyBlakeDesigns

Happy Sewing!

xo

Charise

Malibu Barbie Patch Pocket Tote

 

I will never pass up the chance to work with Barbie themed fabrics.  Sewing clothes for Barbie when I was just 5 years old was my introduction to sewing!

The new Malibu Barbie fabric from Riley Blake Designs is so fun. The fabrics have a 70"s vibe in a vivid array of blues, pink and yellow.

Of course I had to make a dress for Barbie : )  The cute shift dress is from the book "Sewing Clothes for Barbie" by Annabel Benilan.  I used "Barbie Icons" in Hot Pink for the dress.

The Patch Pocket tote is the perfect size to fit Barbie and all her accessories!   You can find the pattern in my Etsy shop - Charise Creates.  

I used "Hearts" in pink for the body of the purse.  The pocket fabric is "Malibu Barbie Main" in color Multi.  The stripe print in this collection is perfect to trim the top of the pocket and tote bag.  Riley 1/8" Gingham in color Yellow is the perfect compliment for the handles.

If you make a project with Malibu Barbie, be sure to tag your photos on social media with the following Hashtags:

#ILoveRileyBlake    #RileyBlakeDesigns   #MalibuBarbieFabric

Happy Sewing

xo, Charise

Sugar and Spice Curvy Baskets and Granny Purse

Hi!  Today I and excited to share some projects made with the new line of fabric from Riley Blake Designs - "Sugar and Spice."  I adore this fabric line with the Valentine's Day themed fabrics. I didn't design just one project but two!

I created the Curvy Basket Trio because who doesn't need cute and fun storage options?  

The adorable fussy cut panel is Sugar and Spice main which I combined with Sweethearts print for the sides of the baskets and the lining.  The baskets are bound and piped with Riley Gingham and the large basket uses Sugar and spice Stripe.

I like to have treats in my sewing room and the smallest basket is the perfect size for snacks : )

My Fussy Cut Heart pattern is another perfect pattern to highlight the adorable Sugar and Spice Main print.

The second project  I created with Sugar and Spice is this Granny Bag.  I adore that the Riley Blake Gingham complements the floral print so well!

The fussy cut heart made a perfect addition to the patch pocket on the purse.  

Sugar and Spice is such a fun fabric collection!  

Be sure to tag any photos on social media with the hashtags 

#ILoveRileyBlake #RileyBlakeDesigns #SugarAndSpiceFabric

Be sure to check out my Etsy Pattern shop - Charise Creates  for the Fussy Cut Heart Pattern, Curvy Basket Trio and Granny Purse.

Happy Sewing!

xo Charise

Log Cabin Purse in Easter Parade Fabric

 

Today I am excited to share a new pattern made with the adorable line of fabric "Easter Parade" by Lindsay Wilkes for Riley Blake Designs.

Easter Parade is such an adorable fabric line with fabrics that just scream to be fussy cut!  

I created the Log Cabin Purse with Fussy cutting in mind.   The center panel is perfect to showcase your favorite print.

The Log Cabin Purse Pattern also includes instructions to make you own fabric handles as well as an inside lining pocket and a top zipper closure.

You can find the pattern in my Etsy shop [HERE]

The Center panel showcases the adorable Easter Parade Main print in Pink and below in Blue.  

There are so many lovely floral and Easter themed prints and this log cabin design showcases them all!

The Zipper pull was another perfect fussy cutting opportunity!

If you are looking for a quicker project, check out my Free Log Cabin Zipper Pouch pattern!  I stitched up this cute little pouch in an afternoon.

You can find The Log Cabin Zipper Pouch and lots more free patterns [HERE]

Be sure to tag your "Easter Parade" fabric creations with the hashtags #ILoveRileyBlake #RileyBlakeDesigns and #EasterParadeFabric on Social Media.

Happy Sewing!

xo

Charise

Cook Book Fabric and a Kitchen Cupboard Quilt

 "Cook Book" is the new line of fabric from Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet for Riley Blake Designs and it is ADORABLE.  

Kitchen themed and vintage inspired, I absolutely love all the Vintage Feedback style fabrics.

I decided to shop the Paper Pieced patterns in my Etsy shop to come up with the perfect design for this cute fabric.  A kitchen themed quilt seemed like the perfect project.  

I used Riley Blake Natural linen for the background and Riley stripe for the binding.

The quilting by Ashley at Hen House quilting is just perfect!

The creamer and sugar pattern uses "Mums" print in color cottage with Riley Blake Swiss Dots.

Love Mug is so adorable in Riley Gingham and the sweet "Cherry Turnover" print.

The Tea Kettle Pattern perfectly showcases the "Luncheon" print in coral.  It works perfectly with Riley Blake Swiss Dot.

I loved how the tea cups turned out using my Tea Time pattern. 

I would love a set of cups with these designs!

These nested mixing bowls are just adorable and work so well with Riley Gingham!

Cook Book "Fruit" print is the perfect print for these 

"Jam Jars and Fruit" blocks!

The Kitchen Canister Blocks are absolutely perfect in the Cook Book "Stamps" Print.  The pattern will be available in my Etsy shop soon!

If you make a project with Cook Book, be sure and tag your photos with the following hashtags:

#CookBookFabric #RileyBlakeDesigns #ILoveRiley Blake

Happy Sewing!

xo

Charise

Quilt Fair from Riley Blake Designs and a Log Cabin Zipper Pouch tutorial!

 

Quilt Fair is the absolute cutest new line of fabric designed by Tasha Noel for Riley Blake Design.

It is hard to pick a favorite print but I think the "Quilt Fair Main" print is my favorite.  I love the cute illustrations!

I wanted to make a couple of projects that showcased the adorable prints and had a quilting theme.

My Log Cabin Zipper Pouch and Log Cabin Purse showcase all the sweet prints in a traditional Log Cabin Block Design.

I used my Fussy Cut Heart Pattern for the center of the Log Cabin Purse.  It showcases the Quilt Fair Print so perfectly! You can also use any 6" finished quilt block for the center.  Pattern is in the works and will be available soon!

I also made this fun log cabin zipper pouch and I created a free tutorial!  It is a perfect gift just in time for the holidays!

Log Cabin Zipper Pouch Tutorial

7" x 9" finished

Supplies

F8 (9" x 22") 12 different prints for logs (strips)

2 - 3 1/2" fussy cut square

1/4 yard lining fabric

2 - 8" x 10" batting

8" metal zipper (measure from top of zipper pull to zipper stop.) or 9" or longer coil zipper shortened to 8 3/4", measuring from top of zipper pull to bottom edge of zipper.

4" length twill tape (optional)

Cut:

2 - 1 1/2" x 3 1/2"

4 - 1 1/2" x 4 1/2"

4 - 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"

4 - 1 1/2" x 6 1/2"

6 - 1 1/2" x 7 1/2"

2 - A Lining

1 - 1" x 2" tab for zipper

Pattern:

link [HERE]

All measurements include 1/4" seam allowance.

1) Make each log cabin pouch panel:

  Using the diagram as a guide, add strips to the center 3 1/2" square as indicated on the pattern.   Make 2 Log Cabin Panels.

2) Place a Log Cabin Panel on a batting rectangle.  Quilt as desired.  I quilted the panels on my pouch using a "Stitch in the Ditch" technique.

3) Place the Lining pattern on the panel and mark.  Cut around the marking.  Stitch the darts.   Press the darts. 

      

     

11. Turn the pouch right side out and press.  

Slip stitch or machine stitch the opening closed.

I hope you find time to make yourself or a special someone a log cabin pouch!

Be sure to tag your projects made with Quilt Fair fabric on social media with the hashtags:

#ILoveRileyBlake  #RileyBlakeDesigns #QuiltFairFabric

Happy Sewing!

xo

Charise