Yummy new fabrics

Have just finished pre-washing and ironing newly arrived fabrics. Can't wait to start designing new quilt and getting my cutter out!

Frangipani Friday!!

Woke to a gorgeous Autumn morning here in Brisbane. After several days of rain the sun is out & it's a beautiful day. I looked out my kitchen window to discover much to my delight - our first frangipani flower! So excited I planted this about 2 years ago from a broken off branch and literally shoved it in the garden not expecting it to grow - I am no green thumb. Also we have some other lovely colours shooting up near my girls fairy garden.

My little boys quilt

My little boys "Big Boys" quilt is almost complete. He was involved in the whole process from design layout to fabric selection. Little bit more hand quilting to go add the binding, then he snuggle up with it!

Wednesday

My little man is helping baking his sister a birthday cake. To keep him clean he is wearing one of inHomewares laminated kids aprons which are available in two designs - dino-mite and also zaza which is packed with animal personality & bright colours. Let the kids get messy and not worry about clothes getting wrecked.

Our little Cheeky Charley has turned one & finally her first quilt is complete. This was commenced before she was born, so I selected unisex fabrics. Then when our beautiful baby girl was born, I could make it a little more girly by adding pink sashing, sweet cherry binding and to finish off lovely pink backing. I'm sure this will keep her nice & warm for winter!

Flower Quilt

Finally complete, this was a long time in the making. My eldest daughter is delighted with her new quilt. The flower in the middle and hexagons on the border are all hand cut out and appliqued on. Very time consuming but well worth it.

Introducing "Cheeky Charley" Designs

For over 20years I have enjoyed making quilts. I first found the love of this craft whilst travelling around Australia, I was into decoupage, but discovered it was difficult to do whilst travelling, as not a very portable craft. To my delight I stumbled across quilting. I commenced doing absolutely everything by hand, as all I needed was scissors, thread & fabric. I spent many hours happily hand sewing as we drove thousands of miles around Australia. Now I use a machine to piece the top together, but still hand quilt all my quilts.

I have pondered branching out and making bespoke quilts on commission for a long time. Since opening up my own onlines homewares business, decided this was the perfect opportunity to commence my besoke quilts.

Every quilt will be unique, and reflect each indiviuals personality. It will become a cherished item one will love forever.

The inspiration behind the name, "Cheeky Charley Designs" is our fourth child who is the sweetest cheekiest baby around & has made our little world so complete. These photo's of our little darling speak for themselves.

So stay tuned for more information on Cheeky Charley Designs, bespoke quilts.