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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

A Sense of Place Mini

Amy FriendSeptember 23, 2014curved piecing, improvisational quilting, Massdrop, mini quilt25 Comments

My guild, the Seacoast Modern Quilt Guild, is participating in a mini quilt swap with the Northampton MQG.  The theme is “A Sense of Place.” … Read More

Rose Dreams WIP

Amy FriendJanuary 5, 2014curved piecing, Sizzix5 Comments

Do you remember this WIP? I last shared it in March of 2013! I had made 8 blocks at that time and over the last … Read More

Double Wedding Ring Table Topper Tutorial

Amy FriendJanuary 1, 2014curved piecing, Marmalade Fabrics, mini quilt, Sew Fresh Fabrics, Sizzix, Uncategorized1 Comment

For  my first Sizzix tutorial of the year, I decided to tackle the Double Wedding Ring.  I figure it is on most quilter’s bucket lists and … Read More

Apple Core Baby Jane Quilt

Amy FriendSeptember 5, 2013Complete Quilts, Cosmo Cricket, curved piecing, quilting, Sizzix14 Comments

I just completed my first apple core quilt! It’s been on my quilting bucket list for awhile now.  I wanted to make one in order … Read More

Machine Pieced Clamshell Pillow Tutorial

Amy FriendJuly 6, 2013curved piecing, pillow cover, Sizzix, tutorial, Windham Fabrics11 Comments

I teased a bit about this project a couple of weeks ago but I wanted to let you know that my machine pieced clamshell tutorial … Read More

Machine Pieced Clamshells

Amy FriendJune 19, 2013curved piecing, Sizzix, Windham Fabrics19 Comments

I’ve been busily working with a charm pack of Briar Rose by Heather Ross for Windham Fabrics and a newly introduced Sizzix die, the 4″ … Read More

Rose Dream Block Quilt–WIP

Amy FriendFebruary 25, 2013curved piecing, Fresh Squeezed Fabrics, Rose Dream, Sizzix15 Comments

When I saw Madrona Road, right after it was first released, I knew I needed to use it for a quilt for our bed.  The … Read More

Rose Dream Tutorial

Amy FriendFebruary 1, 2013curved piecing, Sizzix, tutorial15 Comments

Sizzix now has a Rose Dream die!  I was so excited to see this. I was a little concerned about how tricky all the curves … Read More

Buoy oh buoy

Amy FriendDecember 6, 2012curved piecing, invisible zipper, pillow cover9 Comments

I made this pillow for my Dad. One childhood memory that I can recall, is my dad giving me “word lessons” while washing my hair. … Read More

Stolen Dreams Quilt

Amy FriendOctober 2, 2012Art Gallery Fabrics Fat Quarter Gang, curved piecing, free motion quilting, Pat Bravo, quilting, Sizzix35 Comments

I’ve just completed this quilt that I am calling Stolen Dreams.  Let me explain.  I used the “Robbing Peter to Pay Paul” die by Sizzix … Read More

Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Pillow Cover Tutorial

Amy FriendSeptember 6, 2012curved piecing, pillow cover, robbing peter to pay paul, sew me a song, Sizzix, tutorial27 Comments

I am happy to report that my sewing machine is realigned, repaired and back at home with me.  Because of that, I was able to … Read More

Seaglass Waves Pillow Cover Tutorial

Amy FriendAugust 17, 2012curved piecing, pattern, pillow cover, Sizzix, tutorial18 Comments

I know I have been bouncing all over the place, showing Christmas designs and most recently, a fall table runner.  I like to work when … Read More

Seaglass Waves

Amy FriendAugust 7, 2012curved piecing, pillow cover, SizzixLeave a Comment

I’m sneaking in one more summertime project before autumn arrives here in New England. I’m calling this pillow Seaglass Waves.  It was so fun to … Read More