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Fussy Cut Melon Ice

Amy FriendMarch 17, 2017Complete Quilts, fussy cutting, paper piecing, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I just love fussy cutting. Recently, while preparing to teach my Melon Ice pattern for a workshop, I came up with a new idea. I … Read More

Stars Hollow Quilt

Amy FriendJanuary 31, 2017Complete Quilts, fussy cutting, paper piecing13 Comments

Finally!  I started this Gilmore Girls themed quilt hoping to finish it in time to watch the new episodes of the show wrapped up in … Read More

Little Lady Project Bag

Amy FriendDecember 30, 2016bags, fussy cutting, paper piecing4 Comments

My mom’s birthday is right on the heels of Christmas. I asked her if she’d like me to make her something and she asked for … Read More

Knitting Socks Project Bag

Amy FriendDecember 13, 2016bag, fussy cutting, knitting, paper piecing6 Comments

Who is making Christmas gifts?  I am!  I just finished this Knitting Socks block from my pattern by that name.  I used a knit-look fabric … Read More

Coffee Time!

Amy FriendNovember 3, 2016fussy cutting, paper piecing, pattern, quiltalong1 Comment

A couple of weeks ago, I started sewing blocks using my Rise and Shine Coffee Pattern and choosing my fabrics to describe each character in the … Read More

Tell Me A Story Holiday Sewalong!

Amy FriendNovember 1, 2016Aurifil, fussy cutting, holiday, Intentional Piecing, invisible zipper, paper piecing, pillow cover, zipit, zippers3 Comments

You are invited to join my Tell Me A Story holiday sewalong! First off, credit where credit is due, this sewalong was inspired by my … Read More

Gilmore Girls Sewalong Continues

Amy FriendOctober 26, 2016fussy cutting, paper piecing7 Comments

I am continuing to make coffee cup blocks with intentional fabric choices to represent the characters in the Gilmore Girls television series. Now, my crazy … Read More

Gilmore Girls Sewalong

Amy FriendOctober 23, 2016fussy cutting, paper piecing9 Comments

So, I had this crazy idea…I really love the Gilmore Girls television series. I just rewatched them all on Netflix in anticipation of the new … Read More

Observing a Dragonfly

Amy FriendSeptember 16, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics, fussy cutting, paper piecing8 Comments

I was sent some of April Rhode’s newest collection, Observer, and knew immediately that I wanted to use her Indigo Window Sulphur print for dragonfly wings. … Read More

Special Ingredients

Amy FriendSeptember 13, 2016applique, Art Gallery Fabrics, fussy cutting, Intentional Piecing, Lucky Spool, paper piecing, quilting4 Comments

So, I have to admit it, when Lucky Spool posted something on IG months ago talking about publishing their first cookbook, I fell for it … Read More

Cuckoo!

Amy FriendSeptember 8, 2016Art Gallery Fabrics, Aurifil, fussy cutting, Intentional Piecing, paper piecing, Uncategorized2 Comments

My friend, Melinda, shared these precious birds with me so that I could make another version of my Cuckoo Clock block. I adore them!  They … Read More

Coneflower with Butterfly Block

Amy FriendJuly 3, 2016fussy cutting, paper piecing4 Comments

Coneflowers are starting to bloom here in New England so I was inspired to sew another version of my Coneflower with Butterfly pattern.  It was … Read More

My Tribe Quilt

Amy FriendMay 10, 2016applique, Art Gallery Fabrics, Complete Quilts, fussy cutting, Intentional Piecing, Lucky Spool, paper piecing14 Comments

The My Tribe quilt seems to be one of the most popular quilts in my new book, Intentional Piecing.  I have to say that I … Read More

Circuitry Quilt

Amy FriendMay 4, 2016American Quilter, Complete Quilts, fussy cutting, Intentional Piecing, Lucky Spool, paper piecing, pattern, selvages4 Comments

For months now, I have been telling people to save their selvages because I had a pattern coming up that I was excited about.  I … Read More

Tell Me A Story Quilt–Prizes!

Amy FriendApril 14, 2016fussy cutting, Intentional Piecing, paper piecing7 Comments

Initially, I hadn’t planned on sewing along and making more Tell Me A Story blocks…but I couldn’t resist!  I have made this group of 5 … Read More

Tell Me A Story; A Stitched Storytelling Event

Amy FriendApril 11, 2016Complete Quilts, fussy cutting, Intentional Piecing, paper piecing5 Comments

I am so happy to share my Tell Me A Story Quilt from my new book, Intentional Piecing.  In the book, I call this quilt … Read More

Intentional Piecing

Amy FriendApril 8, 2016fussy cutting, Intentional Piecing, selvages9 Comments

I’ve been given the OK to share anything and everything from my book which has just started to make its way out into the world! … Read More

Intentional Piecing, My Book!

Amy FriendSeptember 29, 2015book, fussy cutting, Intentional Piecing, paper piecing, Uncategorized39 Comments

Amy Friend Intentional Piecing Quilt Book

The day has finally come when I can share my big secret!  Goodness,  it’s hard to not talk about something that has been consuming all … Read More

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