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Semblance Quilt Pattern is Ready!

Amy FriendJanuary 20, 2023UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Sorry for the delay but my Semblance Quilt Pattern is now available for purchase! To read all about the quilt, I will direct you to … Read More

Tweet Hearts

Amy FriendJanuary 5, 2023UncategorizedLeave a Comment

When the Christmas decorations get packed away, I feel such a lack of color in the house! At the same time, outside is cold and … Read More

Christmas Sewing

Amy FriendDecember 14, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I recently collaborated with Hawthorne Supply Co. Did you see this photo in their newsletter yesterday? I was scrolling one day and noticed how many … Read More

Glitch Quilt

Amy FriendDecember 11, 2022Complete QuiltsLeave a Comment

I just fit in one last quilt for 2022! This quilt is called Glitch and so aptly named by my 13 year old. Shortly after … Read More

Tell Me A Story Block Swap 21: Cats!

Amy FriendDecember 6, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I know that some people sew ahead in anticipation of upcoming Tell Me A Story block swaps. So, for this round, you may swap non-themed … Read More

Petal + Stem Block Swap 8: Critter Round

Amy FriendDecember 5, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Blocks must ship by February 1st. Please do your absolute best to honor the deadline out of fairness and respect to your teammates and to save … Read More

Have a Very Mousey Stitchmas!

Amy FriendNovember 25, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

My Mousey Stitchmas Pattern Set is ready for download! My 13 year old daughter named this pattern set. She’s on a roll! She named the … Read More

Join the Farm to Table Block of the Month for 2023!

Amy FriendNovember 1, 2022Complete Quilts, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I just love this quilt! I grew up next door to a farm stand and loved being sent over there to buy ingredients for dinner. … Read More

Passport to Quilting Holiday Edition

Amy FriendOctober 30, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I am one of 25+ designers who are offering a free PDF download and a shop discount during the Passport to Quilting Holiday Edition held … Read More

Christmas Classical Revival

Amy FriendOctober 21, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

In 2020, I had a block of the month program called Next Door. I’ve decided to sew it again, but all for Christmas! I will … Read More

Mosaic Story Quilt 2.0

Amy FriendOctober 15, 2022Complete QuiltsLeave a Comment

My Mosaic Story Sew Along is officially over this month. You can read about it here. Basically, for the past 7 months, we have been … Read More

New Christmas Transitions!

Amy FriendOctober 5, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I was inspired by the upcoming Holiday Tell Me A Story Block Swap, to create another Christmas Transitions set! If you aren’t familiar with these, … Read More

Tell Me A Story Holiday Block Swap 2022

Amy FriendOctober 3, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Blocks must ship by November 29th. There will be no extensions to this deadline so please think about the timing and if you will be able … Read More

Petal Path

Amy FriendSeptember 27, 2022Complete QuiltsLeave a Comment

I recently shared the Petal Path layout with you. See my last post if you missed it! Today, I have the completed quilt to share. … Read More

New Petal Path Layout!

Amy FriendSeptember 16, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I just finished sewing my quilt top for this new Petal + Stem layout that I have named Petal Path. Since I published my book, … Read More

Petal + Stem Swap #7

Amy FriendAugust 9, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Blocks must ship by October 14th. Please do your absolute best to honor the deadline out of fairness and respect to your teammates and to save … Read More

Tell Me A Story Block Swap #20

Amy FriendAugust 9, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

As promised, I am hosting another round of the Tell Me A Story swap that is not thematic! This is a general swap. After this … Read More

Semblance

Amy FriendAugust 8, 2022Complete QuiltsLeave a Comment

My time has been needed elsewhere most of this summer so far, but I was able to complete this quilt and I would like to … Read More

Halloween Tell Me A Story Block Swap

Amy FriendJune 26, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I know I said that I wouldn’t host another swap until the fall but there was so much interest in a Halloween swap that I … Read More

Reverb Quilt

Amy FriendJune 24, 2022Complete QuiltsLeave a Comment

I actually completed this quilt in January, when there was a foot of snow on the ground. I attempted a photoshoot at that point that … Read More

Side Step Quilt

Amy FriendJune 22, 2022Complete Quilts, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I am so happy that I took my time and persevered through this quilt because I love the end result. Look for my tips here! … Read More

Blossoming Bouquet Wall Hanging

Amy FriendJune 21, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

As I designed the Blossoming Bouquet, I began picturing a wall hanging showing the progression of a bloom. I just made one! I decided to … Read More

QuiltCon 2023

Amy FriendJune 15, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

It’s been a couple of years since I taught at QuiltCon, due to Covid, but I am happy to announce that I have a busy … Read More

Garden Bunny Joins the Critter Crew!

Amy FriendJune 15, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Garden Bunny joins the Petal + Stem critter crew! This pattern measures 6″ x 12″ and works with the flower blocks in Petal + Stem. … Read More

Deep Waters Transitions

Amy FriendJune 9, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I have another set of Tell Me A Story Transitions ready for you! This set is called Deep Waters. It includes a Sailboat, Whale, and … Read More

5 Ways to Finish What you Started – Repetitive Block Piecing

Amy FriendJune 6, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I absolutely love the look of repeated block quilts, especially when sewn in solids. But I know from my own sewing experience, and from hearing … Read More

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