Sage Runner using Classic Curves Ruler

Amy FriendJuly 3, 2017Art Gallery Fabrics, Aurifil, Bari J., classic curves ruler, curved piecingLeave a Comment

Sharon, of Color Girl Quilts, created a really clever ruler for cutting curves called the Classic Curves Ruler.  She debuted it at spring market where … Read More

Heartland Tour Roundup

Amy FriendNovember 18, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics2 Comments

Today marks the end of a successful two week blog tour that I hosted for Pat Bravo to celebrate her Heartland Fabric collection. Here is … Read More

Kicking Off the Heartland Blog Tour with a Free Pattern

Amy FriendNovember 7, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics8 Comments

My friend, Pat Bravo, honored me by asking me to host a blog tour to celebrate her most recent fabric collection, Heartland.  Pat drew her … Read More

Shibori Quilt

Amy FriendOctober 17, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics, Aurifil, Complete Quilts, Improv Paper Piecing, paper piecing, Uncategorized16 Comments

I’m so excited to finally share this quilt. I had a hard time making time for it with my busy fall schedule but, tada, it’s … Read More

Observing a Dragonfly

Amy FriendSeptember 16, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics, fussy cutting, paper piecing8 Comments

I was sent some of April Rhode’s newest collection, Observer, and knew immediately that I wanted to use her Indigo Window Sulphur print for dragonfly wings. … Read More

Caged Quilt

Amy FriendSeptember 14, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics, Complete Quilts, paper piecing33 Comments

I recently finished my latest large scale paper piecing project, the Caged Quilt.  These blocks are BIG–nearly 3 feet long.  It made for tricky piecing but … Read More

Special Ingredients

Amy FriendSeptember 13, 2016applique, Art Gallery Fabrics, fussy cutting, Intentional Piecing, Lucky Spool, paper piecing, quilting4 Comments

So, I have to admit it, when Lucky Spool posted something on IG months ago talking about publishing their first cookbook, I fell for it … Read More

Cuckoo!

Amy FriendSeptember 8, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics, Aurifil, fussy cutting, Intentional Piecing, paper piecing, Uncategorized2 Comments

My friend, Melinda, shared these precious birds with me so that I could make another version of my Cuckoo Clock block. I adore them!  They … Read More

Quilter’s Planner

Amy FriendSeptember 1, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics, chevron, Quilter's Planner1 Comment

Have you heard of the Quilter’s Planner?  It’s an organizational tool for busy quilters developed by Stephanie Palmer.  It’s got pages for your calendar, WIPs, project … Read More

Plumb Line Quilt Pattern Available

Amy FriendJuly 20, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics, paper piecing, pattern1 Comment

  My Plumb Line Quilt Pattern is now available as a pdf download here on my website in the Pattern Shop, and on Etsy and … Read More

Plumb Line Quilt

Amy FriendJune 27, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics, Complete Quilts, Cotton + Steel, paper piecing, quilting, solids9 Comments

It’s so nice to have a finish!  It’s tricky to find time for my sewing with all the end of the school year/beginning of summer … Read More

Sprinkles!

Amy FriendJune 11, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics, paper piecing3 Comments

I designed this pattern for a Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone a couple of years ago.  When I first caught a glimpse of the Sprinkles … Read More

Teachers’ Gifts

Amy FriendJune 8, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics, bags, Intentional Piecing, paper piecing2 Comments

Ever since Sharon Holland’s Coastline fabrics arrived on my doorstep, I knew that I wanted to make beach bags!  I decided that I would do … Read More

My Tribe Quilt

Amy FriendMay 10, 2016applique, Art Gallery Fabrics, Complete Quilts, fussy cutting, Intentional Piecing, Lucky Spool, paper piecing14 Comments

The My Tribe quilt seems to be one of the most popular quilts in my new book, Intentional Piecing.  I have to say that I … Read More

Facets Quilt

Amy FriendApril 2, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics, Complete Quilts, Cotton + Steel, paper piecing, quilting, Uncategorized21 Comments

I finished my Facets Quilt late last night and photographed it early this morning before the rain started. This quilt design uses 9 over-sized paper … Read More

Chocolate Bunny Paper Pieced Pillow

Amy FriendMarch 18, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics, paper piecing, pattern1 Comment

Art Gallery Fabrics sent me some of Pat Bravo’s new EssentialsII recently and I felt compelled to make my Chocolate Bunny paper pieced block using … Read More

Possibilities

Amy FriendFebruary 22, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics, Aurifil, Complete Quilts, Uncategorized45 Comments

I’m so happy to be kicking off the Fleet and Flourish Blog Hop today to celebrate my friend Maureen’s new fabric collection for Art Gallery Fabrics. … Read More

Inn Street Clutch Gifts

Amy FriendDecember 19, 2015Art Gallery Fabrics, bags7 Comments

I  just made 5 Inn Street Clutches for gifts this Christmas.  I used a number of prints from various Art Gallery collections and love how different … Read More

The Anna Blouse in Skopelos

Amy FriendApril 24, 2015Art Gallery Fabrics, clothing5 Comments

I’m happy to be joining in on the Skopelos Blog Hop today! Skopelos is designed by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics. She was inspired … Read More

Fantasia Book Bag

Amy FriendMarch 6, 2015Art Gallery Fabrics, bag7 Comments

Have you seen Sara Lawson’s new collection for Art Gallery Fabrics?  It’s called Fantasia and and it features unicorns! My oldest daughter is in heaven! … Read More

Fat Quarters: Small Fabrics, More Than 50 Big Ideas

Amy FriendFebruary 27, 2015Art Gallery Fabrics, bag, publications, quilting, zippers17 Comments

I wanted to let you know that Fat Quarters: Small Fabrics, More Than 50 Big Ideas, a collaborative book published by Lark Crafts, will be released in … Read More

Haberdashery Quilt

Amy FriendNovember 24, 2014Art Gallery Fabrics, Complete Quilts, quilting26 Comments

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve seen lots of “in progress” shots of this quilt. I just finished it up and couldn’t be happier … Read More

Just For You Blog Hop

Amy FriendNovember 17, 2014Art Gallery Fabrics, bags, Bari J., pattern76 Comments

Quite awhile ago now, I was invited to submit a project for Just for You: Selfish Sewing Projects from Your Favorite Sew Can She Bloggers: … Read More

Curious

Amy FriendSeptember 27, 2014Art Gallery Fabrics, Complete Quilts, mini quilt, quilting, solids9 Comments

As I made my Melon Ice table runner recently, I was reminded of how much I like the diamond shape. I wanted to explore it … Read More

Melon Ice Pattern Available

Amy FriendAugust 4, 2014American Quilter, Art Gallery Fabrics, Craftsy, paper piecing, pattern1 Comment

I have been tying up some loose ends this week.  I’ve finally put my Melon Ice Quilt Pattern in my Etsy and Craftsy shops.  This … Read More

Indelible Footprint Quilt Top

Amy FriendJuly 9, 2014Art Gallery Fabrics, hexagon, quilting, Sizzix5 Comments

I was thrilled to be invited to join the Indelible Blog Hop celebrating the Indelible collection by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics. This collection captivates … Read More