Category Archive

Mittens & Main Quilt Pattern

Amy FriendMay 9, 2014Basic Grey, BasicGrey, Christmas, Complete Quilts, Fat Quarter Shop, Moda, pattern, quilting7 Comments

I’m happy to finally share my newest pattern designed for BasicGrey!  It’s called Mittens & Main and it features their new Christmas collection, 25th and … Read More

Kissing Booth by Basic Grey

Amy FriendAugust 15, 2012Basic Grey20 Comments

Look what came in the mail today!  It’s Basic Grey’s newest fabric line, Kissing Booth.  It’s expected to ship out to stores in late October. … Read More

Blitzen Patchwork Stocking Tutorial

Amy FriendAugust 3, 2012Basic Grey, holiday, tutorial15 Comments

I’m sharing a tutorial for creating this simple patchwork Christmas stocking today at Basic Grey. The stocking is fully lined with a fold over cuff. … 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

A Partridge in a Pear Tree Ornament Set

Amy FriendJuly 5, 2012Basic Grey, Cosmo Floss, embroidery, felt, holiday, National Nonwovens, ornament, Sizzix20 Comments

You may think that it is too early to start thinking of Christmas.  I might agree except that summer is the perfect time to start … Read More

Blitzen Table Topper

Amy FriendJune 5, 2012Basic Grey, holiday, tutorial12 Comments

Blitzen, BasicGrey’s holiday line, is now available in stores!  I know that you can get it at the Fat Quarter Shop right now.  In honor of … Read More

Pear Applique Napkins Tutorial

Amy FriendJune 4, 2012Basic Grey, napkins, Sizzix, tutorial17 Comments

Today, I would like to share a tutorial for making a set of four cloth napkins with pear appliques.  I love them for any time … Read More

Flutter Blossom Dresden Pillow Tutorial

Amy FriendMay 17, 2012Basic Grey, dresden plate, pillow cover19 Comments

Gosh, I love this pillow. It seems to me that Basic Grey’s Hello Luscious line and Dresdens are meant to be together. You add one … Read More

Dancing with a Curvy Clutch

Amy FriendApril 30, 2012bags, Basic Grey, Michelle Patterns, Sizzix14 Comments

This is another one of Michelle Webster’s patterns, the Curvy Clutch. It is sewn up in Little Black Dress by BasicGrey for their quilt market … Read More

Bucket Bag

Amy FriendApril 26, 2012bags, Basic Grey, Michelle's Patterns15 Comments

BasicGrey asked me to use fabrics from their new line, Little Black Dress, to sew a Michelle Patterns (formerly Keyka Lou) design called the Bucket … Read More

Little Black Dress in Bow Ties

Amy FriendApril 24, 2012Basic Grey, quilting24 Comments

Over the weekend, I completed this table runner featuring Little Black Dress, a new fabric line designed by BasicGrey. I knew right away that I … Read More

A Sampling of Little Black Dress

Amy FriendApril 21, 2012Basic Grey, buttons, sampler9 Comments

I’ve made another Basic Grey Sampler.  This time, it showcases their new fabric line called Little Black Dress.  It’s a line comprised of neutral prints in creams, … Read More

Benefits of Sizzix Clear Dies

Amy FriendApril 19, 2012Basic Grey, HST, Sizzix9 Comments

I wanted to mention another big plus of the Sizzix die cutting system today, their clear dies. I was using one today, the half square … Read More

Breakfast in Bed Placemat Tutorial

Amy FriendApril 12, 2012Basic Grey, placemat, quilting, tutorial14 Comments

Yesterday my free tutorial for this placemat, “Breakfast in Bed,” went up on the Basic Grey blog. It features the Hello Luscious line, perfect for … Read More

Tattered Flowers Headbands

Amy FriendApril 5, 2012Basic Grey, felt, gifts, Sizzix17 Comments

My daughter gave me the perfect excuse to play a bit with my new toy, the Big Shot. She was invited to a birthday party … Read More

Christmas Cogs Tutorial is Ready!

Amy FriendMarch 21, 2012Basic Grey, holiday, tutorial6 Comments

I know that there have been a few people patiently waiting for the tutorial for my Christmas Cogs quilt since I showed you pictures of … Read More

Pin Tryst

Amy FriendMarch 14, 2012Basic Grey, embroidery16 Comments

When I was designing my block for the Sew Out Loud quilt along, I was trying to decide what words I wanted to embroider…something about … Read More

Bounce Blossom Tutu

Amy FriendFebruary 22, 2012Basic Grey, children's clothing, tutorial12 Comments

My latest “Sew What” project is on the Basic Grey Blog today. I was inspired to make a tutu when I received one of their … Read More

Sew What

Amy FriendFebruary 10, 2012Basic Grey, screenprinting, silkscreen16 Comments

Not much sewing is getting done at the moment, or cleaning, or laundry. My middle child has not been feeling well for awhile now and … Read More

Be Mine Wreath

Amy FriendFebruary 7, 2012Basic Grey, holiday, paper12 Comments

I am participating in Basic Grey’s Cupid Countdown! I crafted this Be Mine Wreath using Basic Grey’s new collection “Kissing Booth.” The papers and embellishments … Read More

Christmas Cogs

Amy FriendFebruary 5, 2012Basic Grey, holiday, quilting22 Comments

We’ve only had a dusting of snow since I finished my Blitzen quilt top. I decided to just take some pictures for now and more … Read More

Basic Grey at the CHA

Amy FriendJanuary 31, 2012Basic Grey17 Comments

Right now, the CHA trade show is happening and of course, Basic Grey has a booth. I had the pleasure of making four samplers to … Read More

Blitzen Quilt Top

Amy FriendJanuary 28, 2012Basic Grey, quilting11 Comments

Do you have big plans for your Saturday night? Here’s mine. I am planning to start quilting my Blitzen quilt top. It just a little … Read More

iPhone Pouch

Amy FriendJanuary 26, 2012bags, Basic Grey11 Comments

If you click over to the Basic Grey blog today, you will find my free pattern for an iphone pouch. I know, it isn’t terribly … Read More

It’s Christmas Again

Amy FriendJanuary 17, 2012Basic Grey6 Comments

I received some adorable Christmas material from BasicGrey! This is their new line of fabric called Blitzen. It will be available in June 2012. I … Read More

Sew What: Rosy Wedge Bag

Amy FriendDecember 29, 2011Basic Grey19 Comments

I recently joined the BasicGrey Altered Arts design team! Each month, I will be designing a project using their fabric products and notions for the … Read More