Life has been busy at Casa Charise.  I am patiently waiting for our house to be ready to move into. More sewing has been happening on...

Hi and Happy Thursday! I managed to find a bit of time to do some sewing for myself.  This blouse is a vintage 1940's style by ...

Hi Friends! One of the reasons I have been blogging so infrequently is because I have been doing lots of Secret Sewing.  I will be busy...

I can't believe it has been over three weeks since I last posted! I've been working on a project that I cannot share now ; ...

Hi All and Happy Monday! I don't often post on my blog about personal going ons, but our particular status affects my sewing spac...

I have been on a lingerie making tear these days!   There are some wonderful pieces on Instagram and had to give it a try. In desi...

It is hard to believe that one year ago I signed up to share my Farmer's Wife Blocks for Kerry's Quilt Along!   I started...

I just received an email from the folks at Craftsy letting me know my block "Secret Drawer" is featured along with 24 more blo...

Hello and thanks for joining me at the top of the Hill!   A celebration of the first 50 blocks in the Splendid Sampler Sew Along. ...

Today I am so excited to announce the re-release of my paper piecing pattern,  "Vintage Sewing Machine & Notions". ...

Hi and welcome to my stop on the Farmer's Wife 1930's Quilt Along hosted by Kerry of  Very Kerry Berry .   The block I ...

Happy Summer! I have been so busy with every day life I have neglected this space! I have been enjoying spending the past two weeks wit...

About a month ago I had the pleasure of speaking with Pat and discuss all things sewing for an American Patchwork and Quilting podcas...

One of my favorite methods to use when I Paper Piece designs is Fussy Cutting. Fussy Cutting is using a motif in a fabric and cutting...

Starting June 21st, quilt shops all across the Unites States and Canada will be participating in the "Row by Row Experience...