Charise Creates

11.03.2023

Afternoon Tea Fabric - Granny Purse and Curvy Zipper Pouch

I had the pleasure of working with "Afternoon Tea" designed by Beverly at Flamingo Toes. The line includes lovely florals, a gingham and lovely tea themed fabrics.

Now that it is Fall, I'm enjoying a steaming cup of tea in the afternoon so this is a perfectly timed fabric collection.

My "Granny Bag" was the perfect project project for this adorable fabric line. It is the perfect size for all your fall sewing and knitting projects.

There are two functional and cute outside pockets and two inside pockets for lots of storage. The large floral is such a lovely pop for the inside of the purse.

My "Tea Time" paper pieced pattern was the perfect motif to use for the outside pocket.

Find the Tea Time Pattern Here

Find the Granny Purse Pattern Here

The patch pocket on the opposite side of the purse has a gathered detail and features the cutest print featuring "Afternoon Tea Labels" in color Salmon.

The selvage on the fabric is so adorable and I just had to find a way to use it in a project.

It was perfect for the top edge of the gathered pocket on my Curvy Zipper pouch.

Aren't the tea pots and tea cups adorable on the selvage adorable?!

Find the Curvy Zipper Pouch Pattern Here

This adorable fabric line required a cute storage option so I made my Large Curvy Basket to store my "Afternoon Tea" fabric. I stitched up my "Tea Cup" pattern to adorn the basket. I love how it turned out!

Tea Cup pattern

Curvy Basket Pattern

It was so much fun to stitch up projects with "Afternoon Tea" fabric.

I'd love to see what you make with this lovely fabric. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with the following hashtags:

#AfternoonTeaFabric #RileyBlakeDesigns #ILoveRileyBlake

Happy Sewing!

Charise

10.30.2023

Storytime 30s - Apple Projects including Two new patterns!

Hi friends!

Today I am sharing projects that I made with the new line of fabric - "Storytime 30s" designed by Riley Blake Designers for Riley Blake. As you will see, they are all Apple themed projects.

The fabrics are 1930 feed sack inspired prints in bright, fun colors.

My Apple Orchard Hot Pad was a perfect project for the pink and red prints. The pattern is available in my Etsy shop - Charise Creates.

I was so inspired by this adorable fabric that I designed a new pattern - My Apple Coaster! It is a simple pattern that is meant to let the fabric shine!

You can find the pattern in my Etsy shop - Charise Creates.

I designed this Apple Apron which features an adorable apple pocket!

The waistband is trimmed with a jumbo ric rac for a sweet scalloped edge.

9.30.2023

Let's Create - Fabric Baskets and A Petal Bowl Tutorial

Hi! Charise here from Charise Creates sharing some fun projects I made with the new line of fabric - Let's Create by Echo Park Paper Co.

The collection is sewing themed and includes the "Let's Create Hoops" print shown in the fabric baskets as well as an adorable scissor print and pretty floral prints.

My Curvy Basket Trio seemed a perfect match for the sewing themed prints. The baskets nest and are perfectly sized for sewing notions. The largest basket can hold 16 Fat Quarters.

In keeping with the sewing theme, I decided to design a larger basket and included my 6" Vintage Featherweight Sewing Machine block as the focal point on the large basket. The Large Curvy Basket can also be found in my Etsy shop.

The Featherweight Pattern can be found HERE

The piping and bias trim are Riley Blake Design Bee Ginghams in Cassidy Coral and Cassidy Jade. Both ginghams complement the line perfectly!

In keeping with the "pretty storage" theme I made a Petal Bowl. It is a lovely way to keep sewing notions handy or would be a lovely way to display jewelry on a dressing table.

You can find the Free pattern and tutorial on my Blog - Charise Creates.

Please be sure to share your projects made with "Let's Create" fabric on social media with the hashtags #LetsCreateFabric #IloveRileyBlake #RileyBlakeDesigns

I love to see what you create!

Happy Sewing

xo Charise

7.09.2023

Delightful Department Store

I work with lots of fabric lines and I can honestly say "Delightful Department Store" is one of my favorites. The fabric line is designed by Amy Jordan for Poppie Cotton Fabrics.

Not only do I love the prints which include a "Fashionable Lady" print, florals and ginghams, but the colors are perfect!

I decided to make a mini quilt which can also be a pillow cover - your choice -

choose your own adventure : ) You can find the "Clothesline Mini / Pillow cover" in my

Etsy shop - Charise Creates.

The pattern includes an apron and a dress pattern - both foundation paper pieced.

As well as some fun pinwheels which are traditionally pieced.

The quilt / Pillow finishes at 20 1/2".

I would love to see your creations made with "Delightful Department Store".

Be sure to tag your pics on social media with the hashtags:

#delightfuldepartmentstorefabric

#poppiecottonfabric

#poppiecotton

#lovepoppiecotton

Happy Sewing

Charise

6.30.2023

Farmhouse Summer

Hi and Happy Summer!

Last year this time I was in Europe, Tuscany Italy to be exact! This summer we are staying put and working on some home projects.

Seattle is beautiful in the Summer so we will definitely make some local trips around the area. Tonight we will be taking a boat ride around Lake Union and the weather is perfect!

Speaking of Summer, I had the pleasure of making a few items with the new line of fabric "Farmhouse Summer" designed by Echo Park Paper for Riley Blake Designs.

"Farmhouse Summer" is a lovely combination of florals, plaids and dots and works perfectly with Riley Blake Basics including Bee Gingham, Florette and Blossoms.

A few of the prints have some adorable motifs that are perfect for fussy cutting.

The cute prints were just perfect for my Home Sweet Home pouch where I highlight the Flower Pot and Summer Wildflower prints in the window and door.

The Ruffle Purse is a new pattern I designed with "Farmhouse Summer" in mind. It has a roomy outside pocket and a fun ruffle detail around the top edge.

The body of the purse features the Main Floral print and the ruffle is Summer Dots in Red.

The lining features the Denim Farmhouse Floral print with a gingham inside pocket.

Farmhouse Summer is such a fun collection and the possibilities for projects are endless!

Happy Sewing!

Charise

You can find the patterns for my Ruffle Purse and Home Sweet Home Pouch

in my Etsy shop - Charise Creates.

4.04.2023

Swan Serenade Blossoms Quilt

Happy Spring! I have an extra Springy project to share with you.

I had the pleasure of working with the new fabric line, "Swan Serenade" designed by Melanie Colette of Hello Melly Designs - for Riley Blake Designs. You can also find Melanie on Instagram at @HelloMellyDesigns

The line includes an adorable swan print as well as florals, stripes and a cute little musical note print. Some of the prints have a glittery gold which adds just a hint of sparkle.

The color palette is so lovely with shades of aqua, pinks and grey.