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Village Street Quilt in McCall’s Quick Quilts

Amy FriendOctober 15, 2015BasicGrey, McCalls, publications6 Comments

I wanted to let you know that I designed an easy-sew quilt for McCall’s Quick Quilts December/January 2015 issue.  The quilt features BasicGrey’s Mon Ami fabric for … Read More

A Couple of Updates-Bookkeeping!

Amy FriendFebruary 26, 2015BasicGrey, pattern2 Comments

I just wanted to pop in to let you know that my Sweet Tea Quilt Pattern for BasicGrey is now available as a PDF download … Read More

Interlock in Modern Patchwork

Amy FriendNovember 21, 2014BasicGrey, Complete Quilts, Modern Patchwork, pattern, publications, The Warm Company18 Comments

I have another new quilt to share today. I was quite busy over the late spring to summer period but only now able to show … Read More

Snowflake Paper Pieced Pattern

Amy FriendNovember 5, 2014BasicGrey, Craftsy, etsy, paper piecing, pattern, Uncategorized5 Comments

I’m just popping in quickly today to let you know that I have updated my Etsy and Craftsy shops to include this snowflake block that … Read More

Primrose Square Quilt Pattern

Amy FriendNovember 3, 2014BasicGrey, pattern, quilt market, quilting10 Comments

While at quilt market, I was able to snap this picture of Primrose Square, my most recent quilt pattern designed for BasicGrey using their new … Read More

Sweet Tea Kit on Craftsy

Amy FriendNovember 2, 2014BasicGrey, Craftsy4 Comments

I just wanted to pop in and let you know that my Sweet Tea quilt pattern has been kitted and is available on Craftsy right now. You can … Read More

Tea with Lemon

Amy FriendAugust 5, 2014BasicGrey, cocorico bee, Craftsy, etsy, paper piecing, pattern, Uncategorized14 Comments

I made this block for Kylie in my Cocorico Bee. This is our second round of the bee. In the first round, she requested block … Read More

Mittens and Main Pillow

Amy FriendJune 5, 2014BasicGrey, Christmas7 Comments

Do you remember the quilt I designed for BasicGrey called Mittens and Main? I shared it in this post here. Both the fabric and patterns … Read More

New Sweet Tea Pattern

Amy FriendMay 21, 2014BasicGrey, pattern, quilt market, Uncategorized21 Comments

I have been designing patterns for BasicGrey for awhile now. However, while my quilts have gone to market, I have not! So, it was very … Read More

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

Knitting Socks Pattern

Amy FriendFebruary 16, 2014BasicGrey, Craftsy, etsy, Fat Quarter Shop, paper piecing, pattern, Sew Fresh Fabrics18 Comments

I was inspired by the knitting project bag I made recently to design a paper pieced block for those who love to split their time … 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

From Santa

Amy FriendDecember 11, 2013BasicGrey, Christmas, Craftsy, holiday, paper piecing, pattern9 Comments

I found some time to work on another pattern for my slowly growing collection of winter/Christmas paper pieced patterns. I so look forward to making … Read More

Mittens Paper Pieced Pattern

Amy FriendNovember 24, 2013BasicGrey, Christmas, Craftsy, etsy, Fat Quarter Shop, Marmalade Fabrics, paper piecing8 Comments

I designed this block for my Christmas/winter series based on my little girl’s toddler sized mittens with ruffly cuffs.  She may outgrow those sweet mittens … Read More

Dove Paper Pieced Pattern

Amy FriendNovember 11, 2013BasicGrey, Christmas, Craftsy, etsy, paper piecing, pattern12 Comments

I’ve been itching to design a new paper piece pattern. I decided to work away at my selection of Christmas designs. Last year I made … Read More

Sweet Serenade Quilt Patterns at Market

Amy FriendMay 17, 2013BasicGrey, pattern22 Comments

    I’ve been busy in recent weeks designing two quilt patterns for BasicGrey using their new fabric line, Sweet Serenade.  The fabrics are soft … Read More

Oh What Fun! Pillow Tutorial

Amy FriendMay 15, 2013BasicGrey, etsy, pattern, pillow cover5 Comments

  I’m so glad to hear that many of you like the Oh What Fun! quilt pattern that I designed for BasicGrey.  I thought it … Read More

Oh What Fun!

Amy FriendMay 10, 2013BasicGrey, Fat Quarter Shop, pattern15 Comments

I know it’s hard to think about Christmas in May but BasicGrey’s new holiday line, Aspen Frost, is due in stores this May/June along with … Read More

Ribbons: Mini Series 1, Block 5

Amy FriendMay 9, 2013BasicGrey, Marmalade Fabrics, sew me a song, Sizzix, tutorial9 Comments

Today I am sharing my last block in a series of five blocks based on the Sizzix parallelogram die.To see the tutorials for the other … Read More

Double Z: Mini Series 1, Block 4

Amy FriendMay 1, 2013BasicGrey, Sizzix, tutorial3 Comments

I’m back to share a tutorial for another block using the versatile parallelogram.  I’ve been demonstrating how you can use the Sizzix parallelogram die to create a … Read More

Oh What Fun!

Amy FriendApril 22, 2013BasicGrey, pattern, quilting, tutorialLeave a Comment

    I’m happy to share my latest pattern for BasicGrey today!  It’s made with their Aspen Frost Collection which I just love.  It’s such … Read More

Aspen Frost PJs

Amy FriendMarch 12, 2013BasicGrey, children's clothing, Sizzix, tutorial11 Comments

BasicGrey is introducing a new fabric line, Aspen Frost, that will be available in stores in June.  It’s such a fun Christmas collection. I know … Read More

Spring Chicken Pattern

Amy FriendMarch 8, 2013BasicGrey, Craftsy, etsy, paper piecing, pattern16 Comments

I’ve been a crazy sewing fool. I decided that Chocolate Bunny absolutely needed a friend.  I’m happy to introduce his friend, Spring Chicken.  She is … Read More

Paint Smock Tutorial

Amy FriendFebruary 12, 2013BasicGrey, children's clothing, tutorial10 Comments

You can find me on the BasicGrey blog today, sharing the directions to make this cute and functional Paint Smock using PB&J!

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

Lovebug Tutorial

Amy FriendJanuary 23, 2013BasicGrey, ChristaQuilts, Fat Quarter Shop, tutorial, Valentine's Day8 Comments

You can find me on the BasicGrey blog today sharing a tutorial for a simple and sweet lovebug softie for your littlest Valentine.   A … Read More

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