Category Archive

Cheater Screen Printing with Sizzix

Amy FriendJuly 28, 2012handprinted fabric, screenprinting, silkscreen, Sizzix24 Comments

I’m happy to help celebrate Eileen Hull with Sizzix today!  Her Doily Lace Medallion Die inspired my project. I am using it here in combination … Read More

Sew What

Amy FriendFebruary 10, 2012Basic Grey, screenprinting, silkscreen16 Comments

Not much sewing is getting done at the moment, or cleaning, or laundry. My middle child has not been feeling well for awhile now and … Read More

Petticoat in the Shop

Amy FriendDecember 28, 2011etsy, screenprinting3 Comments

Have you recovered from all the holiday craziness? I think I am just about there but still a little bit tired from a 3 am … Read More

A bit of Petticoat

Amy FriendDecember 6, 2011etsy, handprinted fabric, screenprinting, silkscreen6 Comments

I know I said that my screenprinted fabric, “Petticoat,” would be available the first week in December. Clearly I had lost my mind. Who makes … Read More

Petticoat

Amy FriendNovember 30, 2011handprinted fabric, screenprinting, seam ripper, silkscreen11 Comments

Thank you to all of you who participated in my Name that Print game! I have decided to name my new screenprint “Petticoat.” Now, first … Read More

Name that Print

Amy FriendNovember 23, 2011etsy, handprinted fabric, screenprinting, seam ripper, silkscreen53 Comments

First off, there are three more seam rippers listed in the shop. We have an orange with black swirl and two new colors, orange marmalade … Read More

Winter Wash Pillow Cover in Stormy Blue

Amy FriendNovember 11, 2011beading, embroidery, etsy, handprinted fabric, pillow cover, screenprinting, silkscreen19 Comments

It’s so hard to get decent pictures this time of year! It’s even harder when taking pictures of something white. This is the best I … Read More

Introducing "Winter Wash"

Amy FriendNovember 3, 2011etsy, handprinted fabric, screenprinting, silkscreen, tea towel19 Comments

I am happy to introduce my newest screenprint today! I call this one “Winter Wash.” I am printing it on white 100% linen tea towels … Read More

"My Happy Place" Pillow Cover with Mini Tutorial

Amy FriendAugust 1, 2011pillow cover, screenprinting, silkscreen9 Comments

I made this pillow cover as a thank you for the artist who gifted us such a nice oil study of our garden and barn. … Read More

All About Linen

Amy FriendJuly 30, 2011etsy, screenprinting, silkscreen5 Comments

Finally, I found time to print my Vintage Collection screenprint in all three colorways on natural linen! I know it has taken awhile and there … Read More

For Krista

Amy FriendJuly 25, 2011handprinted fabric, screenprinting, silkscreen14 Comments

Krista, this one’s for you! Krista and I arranged for a private swap. We’ve been talking about it for a year now. At that time, … Read More

Vintage Collection Half Apron

Amy FriendJuly 14, 2011apron, giveaway, handprinted fabric, screenprinting, silkscreen10 Comments

An apron is the obvious choice for a kitchen print so it seemed right to design one using my “Vintage Collection” screen print. The neat … Read More

More "Vintage Collection"

Amy FriendJuly 10, 2011etsy, handprinted fabric, screenprinting, silkscreen11 Comments

I just had to take a picture of my “Vintage Collection” screen prints in all three colorways together. Don’t they look happy? I will do … Read More

Pink Lemonade

Amy FriendJuly 7, 2011handprinted fabric, paper piecing, screenprinting, silkscreen24 Comments

Would you like to join me for some pink lemonade? Oh, you noticed my new table runner? Since you did, let me tell you about … Read More

The Blues

Amy FriendJuly 6, 2011etsy, handprinted fabric, screenprinting, silkscreen14 Comments

I have the blues. The first blue ink that I used to print my “Vintage Collection” screen print was too gloppy and I didn’t get … Read More

Yellow "Vintage Collection"

Amy FriendJuly 4, 2011etsy, handprinted fabric, screenprinting7 Comments

I have printed some of my “Vintage Collection” silkscreen in yellow ink on natural oatmeal colored linen. This design pays homage to the striking mid … Read More

Introducing "Vintage Collection"

Amy FriendJuly 1, 2011etsy, handprinted fabric, potholder pass swap, screenprinting, silkscreen, tea towel20 Comments

I have been busily working on my Potholder Pass 8 swap partner’s tea towels for the past month. I decided to design a new silk … Read More

Red and Aqua Houses

Amy FriendJune 4, 2011etsy, screenprinting, silkscreen25 Comments

I started playing with house blocks in red and aqua, including “scraps” of “My Happy Place”. I was originally thinking of a pillow cover or … Read More

Kidlet

Amy FriendMay 31, 2011handprinted fabric, screenprinting7 Comments

Kristie has been making some really sweet clutches lately and I managed to hoodwink her into a swap. She is sending me a clutch with … Read More

Another Cosmetic Bag

Amy FriendMay 22, 2011etsy, handprinted fabric, pouch, screenprinting12 Comments

I received my second custom order for a cosmetic bag with “My Happy Place,” much like the first sample I posted. This time, I thought … Read More

"My Happy Place" Screenprinted Material is Available!

Amy FriendMay 17, 2011etsy, handprinted fabric, screenprinting, silkscreen3 Comments

My ink is in and I have begun printing and heat setting! I have some pieces of “My Happy Place” available in my shop now … Read More

"My Happy Place" Armrest Pincushion

Amy FriendMay 15, 2011etsy, handprinted fabric, pincushion swap, screenprinting12 Comments

Here is a final project made from the last of “My Happy Place” test prints. I’m hoping that all these project inspire you to try … Read More

Lavender Sachets and Modern Blooms

Amy FriendMarch 17, 2011etsy, handprinted fabric, linocuts, sachets, screenprinting9 Comments

I printed these dresses from my linoleum blocks ages ago with the intention of making sachets filled with dried lavender. And then I never got … Read More