Sundance Dresden Pillow Blog Hop with the FQS

Amy FriendNovember 20, 2015Fat Quarter Shop, pillow coverLeave a Comment

The Fat Quarter Shop asked if I would sew along with them and make a Sundance Dresden Pillow. I chose to work with Hazel, a … Read More

FQS Aurifil Thread Boxes

Amy FriendJuly 4, 2015Aurifil, Fat Quarter Shop3 Comments

When the Fat Quarter Shop asked if I would like to try out their exclusive Aurifil thread boxes, they didn’t need to ask twice. I … Read More

What’s Your REMIX?

Amy FriendJanuary 23, 2015Fat Quarter ShopLeave a Comment

Do you need a little break from what you are working on? If so, do what I just did and play on Pinterest for 20 … Read More

Snapshots Quilt Along to Benefit St. Jude

Amy FriendDecember 17, 2014Fat Quarter ShopLeave a Comment

I wanted to call your attention to the Snapshots Quilt Along sponsored by the Fat Quarter Shop and Moda Fabrics.  You can read all about … Read More

National Sewing Month

Amy FriendSeptember 22, 2014clothing, Fat Quarter Shop, sew me a song, sewing space7 Comments

It’s National Sewing and Quilting Month and the Fat Quarter Shop is celebrating with a free heart pattern and a challenge to bloggers.  First, for … Read More

Summer Sales

Amy FriendAugust 8, 2014Fat Quarter Shop, Sew Fresh FabricsLeave a Comment

Sorry to be an enabler but I have a couple of sales to share.  Sew Fresh is having a major sale right now for 30% … Read More

Ombre Vibes Now Available-Free!

Amy FriendJuly 31, 2014Complete Quilts, Fat Quarter Shop, Sizzix7 Comments

Thank you to everyone who has been asking for this pattern and thank you for your patience!  Ombre Vibes is now available as a free … Read More

A Couple of Contests!

Amy FriendJuly 8, 2014Fat Quarter Shop, Therm O Web, Uncategorized2 Comments

The Fat Quarter Shop is having a fun and easy contest.  Have you seen their cute “Sew What?” tshirts?  All you need to do is … Read More

Fat Quarter Shop Shipping Special

Amy FriendJune 16, 2014Fat Quarter ShopLeave a Comment

The Fat Quarter Shop is celebrating their 11th Anniversary with a shipping promotion starting today, Monday June 16th till Sunday June 22nd. All U.S. orders … 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

Retreat Finishes

Amy FriendMarch 17, 2014apparel, Fat Quarter Shop, Fresh Squeezed Fabrics11 Comments

I didn’t accomplish as much as I thought I would at retreat. Perhaps it’s because I was more chatty than last year. How could I … 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

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

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

Layer Cake Lemonade Free Pattern

Amy FriendNovember 18, 2013Fat Quarter Shop11 Comments

Maybe you remember that not too long ago the Fat Quarter shop introduced a new free quilt pattern and video called Jelly Roll Jam?  Well, … 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

Apple Cores

Amy FriendAugust 23, 2013Fat Quarter Shop, Sizzix12 Comments

I have been working on this quilt top using the Sizzix Apple Core die for a good month now.  For some reason, though I didn’t … Read More

Finished Quilt Top

Amy FriendJuly 31, 2013Andover Fabrics, Fat Quarter Shop, gardening, paper piecing23 Comments

Woo hoo! I am so delighted to have my paper pieced garden series in quilt top form now! I used Wickerweave by Andover Fabrics for … Read More

Spinning Wheel Quilt

Amy FriendJuly 29, 2013American Quilter, Art Gallery Fabrics, Fat Quarter Shop, paper piecing, publications24 Comments

A few weeks ago when I showed an image of my Spinning Wheel Quilt on the cover of American Quilter, I warned that I would … Read More

Topiary Paper Pieced Pattern

Amy FriendJune 25, 2013Andover Fabrics, Craftsy, etsy, Fat Quarter Shop, gardening, Marmalade Fabrics, paper piecing, pattern, Sew Fresh Fabrics13 Comments

    I’m so happy with this pattern!  I’ve been mulling over a topiary block design for the better part of a year now but … Read More

Birdhouse Paper Pieced Pattern

Amy FriendJune 23, 2013Andover Fabrics, Craftsy, etsy, Fat Quarter Shop, gardening, paper piecing, pattern, sew me a song18 Comments

I finally found a moment to return to my garden quilt, a long term paper piecing project of mine.  I decided that every garden needed … 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

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

A Finished Artist Studio Quilt Top!

Amy FriendMarch 18, 2013cocorico bee, Fat Quarter Shop, Fresh Squeezed Fabrics, paper piecing, quilting bee, Sew Fresh Fabrics, sew me a song28 Comments

  Ladies in the Cocorico Bee—look what we made together!!  I am so excited to share this quilt top today.  I lot of collective hours … 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

Braving the FMQ with Splendor 1920

Amy FriendJanuary 14, 2013Art Gallery Fabrics Fat Quarter Gang, Fat Quarter Shop, free motion quilting, Sew Fresh Fabrics, sew me a song6 Comments

I am plugging away at my free motion quilting on a quilt top made with Splendor 1920 by Bari J. for Art Gallery Fabrics.  I … Read More