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Free Garnet Pillow Pattern

Amy FriendSeptember 16, 2017Aurifil, Aurifil Designer Collection, Improv Fabric, pillow coverLeave a Comment

How would you like to make this pillow?  I am sharing the free foundation pattern on the Aurifil blog today!  I designed this pillow to … Read More

Tell Me A Story Holiday Sewalong–Have you Joined?

Amy FriendNovember 16, 2016Christmas, Intentional Piecing, paper piecing, pillow cover, Uncategorized3 Comments

I hope you have already ordered your book and fabric so that you can play along with my Tell Me A Story Holiday sewalong for … 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

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

A Pillow to Gift Tutorial

Amy FriendApril 9, 2015gifts, pattern, pillow cover, Therm O Web, Thermoweb, zippers3 Comments

Today I am sharing this pillow made from Pat Sloan’s new collection from Moda called The Sweet Life. I was immediately drawn to the text … 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

Butterfly Pillow Tutorial

Amy FriendFebruary 20, 2014Blend Fabrics, paper piecing, pillow cover, Therm O Web, tutorial3 Comments

Today I am sharing a pillow tutorial written for ThermOWeb with fabric courtesy of Blend.  The fabric is Mariposa by Shell Rummel. This pillow will … Read More

Supermom!

Amy FriendJanuary 17, 2014Andover Fabrics, invisible zipper, pillow cover, quilting, Uncategorized, zipit, zippers15 Comments

I’ve got to say, it’s nice when you can sew something for your “tween” son and feel like supermom. It doesn’t happen all that often. … Read More

Ballerina Argyle Pillow Tutorial

Amy FriendNovember 25, 2013Anna Griffin, pillow cover, Sizzix, tutorial, Uncategorized, zipit, zippers12 Comments

I have to say that these are just the sweetest fabrics ever.  This line is called Arabesque from Anna Griffin and you can purchase it … 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

Take Me to the Sea

Amy FriendSeptember 23, 2013pillow cover, Therm O Web, tutorial10 Comments

I made this pillow for my sister as a housewarming gift. The pillow project was also intended for a series of fun posts by Moda … 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

Oh What Fun! Pillow Tutorial

Amy FriendMay 15, 2013BasicGrey, etsy, pattern, pillow cover5 Comments

  I’m so glad to hear that many of you like the Oh What Fun! quilt pattern that I designed for BasicGrey.  I thought it … Read More

Weekend Sewing

Amy FriendFebruary 4, 2013Art Gallery Fabrics Fat Quarter Gang, bags, BasicGrey, Marmalade Fabrics, Michelle Patterns, pillow cover19 Comments

This weekend I made two bags for Basic Grey using their new fabric line, PB&J.  PB&J will be available in stores next month.  I know … Read More

Patchwork Pillow Covers

Amy FriendJanuary 31, 2013etsy, HST, Marmalade Fabrics, pillow cover8 Comments

  I don’t like having WIPs around. I tend to complete one project and then move on.  However, last year I did spend a few … Read More

Valentine’s Day Crossword Sham Tutorial

Amy FriendJanuary 7, 2013Fat Quarter Shop, holiday, Marmalade Fabrics, pillow cover, Sew Fresh Fabrics, sew me a song, Sizzix16 Comments

This project has been planned for some time now.  The idea first came to me when I saw the crossword fabric from Sew Me A … Read More

Tumbler Pillow

Amy FriendDecember 24, 2012pillow cover, Sizzix12 Comments

  We celebrated Christmas with my husband’s side of the family today so I can share this pillow that I made for his younger sister.  … Read More

2 Turtle Doves Pillow Tutorial

Amy FriendDecember 7, 2012freezer paper stencils, handprinted fabric, pillow cover, printing on fabric, Sizzix, tutorial10 Comments

I know I have been showing a lot of pillows lately.  I am deciding right now to stop apologizing about it though.  As my wise … 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

Poinsettia Ring Pillow Cover

Amy FriendDecember 1, 2012felt, invisible zipper, pillow cover, quilting, Sizzix, Tim Holtz, tumbler, zipit40 Comments

As a part of the Holiday USA/UK Sizzix Blog Hop, I made this Poinsettia Ring 16″ Pillow Cover.   To make this pillow, I used … Read More

Winterkist Pillow in Fat Quarterly

Amy FriendOctober 31, 2012fat quarterly, paper piecing, pillow cover15 Comments

I was asked to be a part of the designer challenge for the Christmas issue of Fat Quarterly. I was given a small stack of … Read More

A Little Quilt Market Sewing

Amy FriendOctober 18, 2012Anna Griffin, Art Gallery Fabrics Fat Quarter Gang, Blend Fabrics, paper piecing, pillow cover, Sizzix11 Comments

I had a chance to do a little quilt market sewing for Blend Fabrics and Anna Griffin this fall. These three pillows will be in … 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

Summerlove Blooms Tutorial

Amy FriendJuly 30, 2012Art Gallery Fabrics Fat Quarter Gang, giveaway, paper piecing, pattern, pillow cover, tutorial140 Comments

I’m excited to share my first project as a member of the Art Gallery Fabrics Fat Quarter Gang!  I designed this paper pieced pillow cover … Read More