Category Archive

My VAT Solution

Amy FriendDecember 31, 2014Craftsy, etsy, pattern, VAT8 Comments

I am sure that most of you have heard all about the changes to VAT as of January 1, 2015 as there has been lots … Read More

Camper Paper Pieced Pattern

Amy FriendNovember 19, 2014Craftsy, etsy, paper piecing, pattern, Uncategorized10 Comments

I just designed this Camper block for my bee mate in the Cocorico Bee.  She asked for travel themed blocks and when pressed for a … 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

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

Melon Ice Runner in Prints

Amy FriendSeptember 17, 2014American Quilter, Craftsy, etsy, quilting14 Comments

I’ll be teaching a workshop this winter based on my Melon Ice Quilt Pattern.  I just finished this sample to bring with me, using my … 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

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

Kite Tails Quilt Pattern

Amy FriendAugust 2, 2014Complete Quilts, Cotton + Steel, Craftsy, etsy, Modern Quilt Guild, paper piecing, pattern, Warm Company13 Comments

If you are a Modern Quilt Guild member, you received a newsletter today with a link to the free pattern of the month for August … Read More

Bushel Basket of Apples Pattern

Amy FriendJune 26, 2014cocorico bee, Craftsy, etsy, paper piecing, pattern, Sew Fresh Fabrics, sew me a song, Uncategorized8 Comments

I just designed this 12″ paper pieced block for Melinda in the Cocorico Bee.  Her theme is Farmer’s Market and I decided on a slatted … Read More

Sweet As Honey Blog Tour-Day 7

Amy FriendMarch 10, 2014Art Gallery Fabrics, Craftsy, Fat Quarter Shop, paper piecing, pillow cover, Uncategorized14 Comments

As you all know, I am a big fan of Art Gallery Fabrics and of their designers too. I was happy to join Bonnie Christine … Read More

Little Lady

Amy FriendMarch 6, 2014cocorico bee, Craftsy, etsy, paper piecing, pattern, Uncategorized15 Comments

The Cocorico Bee has just started our second round!  We make paper pieced blocks for eachother based on a theme chosen by the “queen bee.” … 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 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

Nearing the End

Amy FriendJanuary 24, 2014Andover Fabrics, Blend Fabrics, Craftsy, sew me a song, tutorial23 Comments

That title sounds dramatic doesn’t it? I am sharing a few more of my mosaic blocks and their silly stories today. The stories are made … Read More

More Quilting Rebellion

Amy FriendJanuary 13, 2014Craftsy, paper piecing, sew me a song18 Comments

I am continuing to recklessly chop into the middle of a piece of fabric for the perfect fussy cut and having a lot of fun … Read More

Economy Block Along, Sort of

Amy FriendJanuary 8, 2014Craftsy, paper piecing, sew me a song, Uncategorized16 Comments

You would have to be living under an Instagram/blogging rock if you haven’t heard about the Economy Block Along. Suddenly everyone is making Economy, or … Read More

Cheers! Pattern is Ready

Amy FriendJanuary 2, 2014Craftsy, etsy, paper piecing, pattern, Uncategorized4 Comments

  Thank you for the all the “Cheers!” block love on Instagram and in the comments section of my New Years Eve blog post. It … 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

Black Friday Sales

Amy FriendNovember 29, 2013Craftsy, Therm O WebLeave a Comment

Do you need to stock up on fusible for applique, interfacing for clothing, or my favorite fusible fleece? Check out this great deal! Click the … 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

Spinning Wheel PDF Now Available

Amy FriendNovember 6, 2013American Quilter, Craftsy, etsy, paper piecing, pattern, Uncategorized7 Comments

My Spinning Wheel Quilt pattern, originally published in the September 2013 issue of American Quilter Magazine, is now available as a pdf download in my … Read More

Proper Bostonians Zakim Bridge Challenge

Amy FriendOctober 29, 2013Craftsy, paper piecing, Uncategorized, {Big} City Girl QAL8 Comments

It was recently my turn to share my free pattern for the Zakim Bridge, Boston, MA with those participating the in {Big} City Girl QAL … Read More

Hexiecase Revisited

Amy FriendAugust 20, 2013bag, Craftsy, etsy, Therm O Web, Uncategorized6 Comments

I am posting on the ThermOWeb blog today about my Hexiecase pattern. Since it is back to school time, it seemed like a good time … Read More

Garden Quilt Complete!

Amy FriendAugust 14, 2013Blend Fabrics, Complete Quilts, Craftsy, etsy, gardening, paper piecing, quilting, sew me a song36 Comments

My garden quilt is finally finished!  I have to admit that I am proud of this quilt because so much work went into it as … Read More

Vintage Bathing Suit Paper Pieced Pattern

Amy FriendJuly 26, 2013Craftsy, etsy, paper piecing, pattern25 Comments

I just finished up a new paper pieced pattern called Vintage Bathing Suit. I have no idea what I will make with the block yet.  … Read More