Category Archive

Sixty Seconds Quilt

Amy FriendMarch 21, 2017Complete Quilts, improvisational quilting, paper piecing, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I thought I would share another quilt from my book, Improv Paper Piecing: A Modern Approach to Quilt Design today.  I named this quilt Sixty Seconds … Read More

Improv Paper Piecing is Shipping!

Amy FriendFebruary 2, 2017Improv Paper Piecing, improvisational quilting11 Comments

My copies of Improv Paper Piecing: A Modern Approach to Quilt Design just appeared at my door step this afternoon!  They are arriving at shops who … Read More

Letting the Cat out of the Bag!

Amy FriendJune 2, 2016Improv Paper Piecing, improvisational quilting, Intentional Piecing, Lucky Spool Media, paper piecing, QuiltCon, teaching, Uncategorized12 Comments

Yesterday, the QuiltCon 2017 course catalog was released! I already told you that I was going to be teaching there…so that isn’t the secret. But … Read More

Puddling Quilt Completed

Amy FriendJune 4, 2015Complete Quilts, improvisational quilting23 Comments

I’ve just finished up my Puddling Quilt. I had a great time making it. I have been asked if I have a hard time working … Read More

Improv Handbook Blog Hop

Amy FriendMay 6, 2015Book Review, improvisational quilting56 Comments

Welcome to the Improve Handbook Blog Hop! Sherri Lynn Wood’s new book, The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters; A Guide to Creating, Quilting & Living … Read More

Bias Strip Curves Workshop

Amy FriendMay 3, 2015improvisational quilting, Seacoast Modern Quilt Guild9 Comments

Today, my quilt guild hosted Sherri Lynn Wood, the author of The Improv Handbook for a full day workshop. She taught the Bias Strip Curves … Read More

Puddling Quilt Top

Amy FriendApril 30, 2015improvisational quilting, Uncategorized5 Comments

I have been working on an improvisational quilt top on and off for the last few weeks as a fun “free time” project.  I enjoyed … 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

Oakshott Colourshott Diamond Runner

Amy FriendMay 2, 2014Complete Quilts, free motion quilting, improvisational quilting, Marmalade Fabrics, Oakshott, paper piecing19 Comments

I’ve had so much fun with this project! Every time I get to work with Oakshott, it is such a gift. The fabrics are so … Read More

Oakshott Colourshott Diamonds

Amy FriendApril 25, 2014improvisational quilting, Oakshott, paper piecing11 Comments

After I finished my daughters slippery satin and lace First Communion dress and all my market sewing obligations, I decided it was time for a … Read More

Wacky Web Improv Pillow Tutorial

Amy FriendNovember 22, 2013improvisational quilting, Sizzix, Therm O Web, tutorial, zipit, zippers9 Comments

I hope you will join me on the Sizzix blog today where I am sharing a tutorial for this Wacky Web Improv Pillow.  I created … Read More

The Back

Amy FriendJanuary 8, 2012courthouse steps, improvisational quilting, quilting14 Comments

A couple of you pointed out that I neglected to show a full view of the back of my courthouse steps quilt. You would think … Read More

DQS 9 Complete

Amy FriendJuly 10, 2010doll quilt swap, improvisational quilting, quilting16 Comments

I finished my DQS9! This quilt is brighter and bolder than anything you normally see here at During Quiet Time.I would love to tell you … Read More