Little Lady Project Bag

Amy FriendDecember 30, 2016bags, fussy cutting, paper piecing4 Comments

My mom’s birthday is right on the heels of Christmas. I asked her if she’d like me to make her something and she asked for … Read More

Correspondence Tote

Amy FriendOctober 29, 2016bags, patchwork, Tim Holtz4 Comments

I made this bag as a Quilt Market sample for Tim Holtz’s booth out of his new Correspondence collection.  The blues in the collection just … 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

Stash Happy Tote

Amy FriendApril 27, 2016bags, Intentional Piecing, Lucky Spool, paper piecing4 Comments

I wanted to share another project from my book today because I feel that it is timely with the end of the school year approaching. … 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

Inn Street Clutch in Quilting Arts Holiday 2015

Amy FriendAugust 19, 2015bags, bias tape, publications, Uncategorized10 Comments

I’m excited to have a fun quick-sew project in the special 2015 Holiday issue of QuiltingArts Magazine that’s perfect for gifting or keeping! My project can … 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

Foxy

Amy FriendAugust 14, 2014bags, fat quarterly, zippers14 Comments

I wanted to share this Foxy zip bag!  I made it a few months ago for the Zakka issue of Fat Quarterly magazine which you … Read More

Topiary

Amy FriendFebruary 24, 2014bags, Blend Fabrics, Craftsy, Therm O Web, Uncategorized7 Comments

It’s a project that just had to be made.  Amanda Murphy has released a new line of fabric for Blend called Topiary. When I was … Read More

Knitting Project Bag Tutorial

Amy FriendJanuary 31, 2014bags, BasicGrey, patchwork, sew me a song, Therm O Web, tutorial, zipit, zippers11 Comments

Not too long ago, I agreed to a “Pay it Forward” deal where you accept a surprise handmade gift from someone  and in turn, you … Read More

Eclectic Elements Projects for Market

Amy FriendOctober 30, 2013bags, Fat Quarter Shop, pillow cover, quilt market, Tim Holtz, Uncategorized9 Comments

I was really delighted to be asked to sew a couple of small projects for quilt market using Eclectic Elements by Tim Holtz for Coats. … Read More

Busy Hands Craft Bag and ADORNit Giveaway!

Amy FriendOctober 1, 2013ADORNit, bags, giveaway, pattern209 Comments

As you know, I am a mother to three children.  I know that when my kids are busy, they aren’t arguing!  One of the best … Read More

Patchwork Please! Zakka Along 2: Vintage Pencil Case

Amy FriendSeptember 9, 2013bags, paper piecing, sew me a song, Uncategorized, Zakka Style117 Comments

I’m so delighted to be a part of Zakka Along 2 celebrating Ayumi‘s book, Patchwork Please! Lindsey and Deb have organized the sew-along so well … Read More

Patriotic Bunting Zippered Bag Tutorial

Amy FriendJuly 1, 2013bags, Thermoweb, tutorial12 Comments

I was a little stumped when Therm O Web asked me for a Patriotic craft. I had never made anything with a Patriotic theme before. … Read More

Point and Shoot Camera Case Tutorial

Amy FriendMay 2, 2013bags, Fat Quarter Shop, pattern, Thermoweb, tutorial15 Comments

  I had the pleasure of working with 2wenty Thr3e by Eric and Julie Comstock of Cosmo Cricket.  With all the cute camera prints, it was … Read More

Easter Bunny Bag

Amy FriendMarch 19, 2013bags, children's clothing, Easter, Thermoweb, tutorial9 Comments

My little girl asked me for a purse.  A few years ago, I made her older sister a bunny bag for Easter.  I reworked the … Read More

Tim Holtz Tattered Floral Challenge

Amy FriendMarch 7, 2013bags, embroidery, felt, National Nonwovens, Sew Fresh Fabrics, Sizzix, Tim Holtz, zipit, zippers18 Comments

Have you heard about the Tim Holtz Tattered Floral Challenge?  If not, you can read all about it here.  I am very fond of this … Read More

Divided Basket in Color Me Retro

Amy FriendFebruary 8, 2013Art Gallery Fabrics Fat Quarter Gang, bags20 Comments

  I just finished up a Divided Basket using Color Me Retro.  The Divided Basket Pattern is by Anna of Noodlehead and is available for purchase … Read More

Weekend Sewing

Amy FriendFebruary 4, 2013Art Gallery Fabrics Fat Quarter Gang, bags, BasicGrey, Marmalade Fabrics, Michelle Patterns, pillow cover19 Comments

This weekend I made two bags for Basic Grey using their new fabric line, PB&J.  PB&J will be available in stores next month.  I know … Read More

Half-Hexagon Bag Tutorial

Amy FriendJanuary 11, 2013bags, hexagon, National Nonwovens, Sizzix, zippers12 Comments

If you have read my blog for any length of time, you might have noticed that I haven’t done a hexagon project yet, even though … Read More

Tilly Needlework Project Bag and Armrest Pincushion (and a Giveaway!)

Amy FriendDecember 10, 2012bags, Blend Fabrics, pincushions13 Comments

Together with Blend Fabrics (a licensing division of Anna Griffin Inc.), I’m hoping to inspire you to sew with Tilly by Charlotte Lyons.  This fabric collection … Read More

Art Tote To Go Tutorial

Amy FriendNovember 27, 2012bags, BasicGrey, tutorial13 Comments

Are you in need of a gift for a little artist?  I love the idea of crayon/marker rolls and aprons but wanted to try something … Read More

Crabby (and a giveaway!)

Amy FriendNovember 2, 2012bags, Craftsy, etsy, Laurie Wisbrun, paper piecing, pattern310 Comments

If you remember about a month ago, I shared a picture of a cute fat quarter bundle of Laurie Wisbrun‘s “Don’t Be Crabby” and promised … Read More

Indie Bag-Free Pattern!

Amy FriendSeptember 19, 2012Art Gallery Fabrics Fat Quarter Gang, bags, Pat Bravo, pattern, tutorial42 Comments

I made myself a new fall bag with Pat Bravo’s beautiful Indie prints.  I love the saturated colors in this line.  They are so rich … Read More

Envelope Wristlet Tutorial

Amy FriendJuly 19, 2012bags, Basic Grey, paper piecing, tutorial18 Comments

I know that large envelope clutches are the craze but I am a petite person and feel conspicuous carrying a large bag.  So I designed … Read More

Garden Tote

Amy FriendMay 7, 2012bags, etsy, paper piecing14 Comments

Over the weekend, I finished up this Garden Tote bag as a donation to my childrens’ school’s PTO (parent teacher organization).  It will be part … Read More