Mansfield Park Curved Tote and Zipper Pouch -

Hi! Charise here from Charise Creates.

When I had the chance to make a project with Jane Austen’s House – “Mansfield Park” fabric, I just couldn’t resist!

Following is a description of Mansfield Park from Riley Blake Designs:

“Jane Austen’s novel Mansfield Park, first published in 1814, tells the story young Fanny Price, who is sent to live with her wealthy relatives, the Bertrams, at the age of ten. As she grows up, she develops deep feelings for Edmund Bertram, the only person at Mansfield Park who shows her true kindness.

Mansfield Park is the third in our new series that features original prints and exclusive quilt kits. Each collection corresponds with each of Jane Austen’s six novels!”

The fabric line is just beautiful and I was drawn to the period appropriate colors of red, sand and pale blue.

The line includes sweet florals, stripes and a lovely print of the Mansfield Park Landscape in pretty muted browns, reds, sky blue and turquoise.

The fabrics were perfect for making a tote and a cottage zipper pouch.

I used the Crown of Thorns pattern to adorn one side of the “Curved Tote.”

It is a free pattern on my blog

Crown of Thorns Pattern

The tote is designed for any 12 1/2″ unfinished / 12″ finished quilt block.

The back of the tote has an extra large pocket. I used the “Mansfield Park Landscape” print for the pocket and bound it in the lovely “Lady Bertram” diagonal stripe.

The top edge of the purse is also trimmed with the Lady Bertram print and features a loop and button closure. I had fun picking a vintage button from my button stash!

Find the FREE Curvy Tote Pattern Here