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Parisian Dress Shop Window Pattern

Amy FriendFebruary 16, 2015paper piecing, pattern, sew me a song, Uncategorized9 Comments

I just listed a new paper pieced pattern in my shops! I designed this block for Charise for the Cocorico Bee.  Her theme is Paris. … Read More

318 Patchwork Patterns Blog Hop

Amy FriendNovember 7, 2014Book Review, paper piecing, patchwork, quilting, sew me a song72 Comments

Today is my stop on the 318 Patchwork Patterns blog hop!  This book containing paper pieced and appliqued designs by Kumiko Fujita was first published … 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

Bushel Basket of Apples Pattern

Amy FriendJune 26, 2014cocorico bee, Craftsy, etsy, paper piecing, pattern, Sew Fresh Fabrics, sew me a song, Uncategorized8 Comments

I just designed this 12″ paper pieced block for Melinda in the Cocorico Bee.  Her theme is Farmer’s Market and I decided on a slatted … Read More

Sponsor News

Amy FriendJune 12, 2014Fresh Squeezed Fabrics, sew me a songLeave a Comment

I have a little sponsor news to share this afternoon!  School ends next week here in New England so Becca is offering an end of … Read More

Another 241 Tote

Amy FriendMay 5, 2014bag, sew me a song, Uncategorized7 Comments

I just finished up my second 241 Tote, pattern by Anna of Noodlehead. I made one that was more for fall and winter last time … Read More

It’s Finished!

Amy FriendFebruary 14, 2014Complete Quilts, paper piecing, sew me a song29 Comments

My mosaic paper pieced quilt is finished!  I finished it a couple of nights ago but then we had another major snow and sleet storm. … Read More

Knitting Project Bag Tutorial

Amy FriendJanuary 31, 2014bags, BasicGrey, patchwork, sew me a song, Therm O Web, tutorial, zipit, zippers11 Comments

Not too long ago, I agreed to a “Pay it Forward” deal where you accept a surprise handmade gift from someone  and in turn, you … Read More

Nearing the End

Amy FriendJanuary 24, 2014Andover Fabrics, Blend Fabrics, Craftsy, sew me a song, tutorial23 Comments

That title sounds dramatic doesn’t it? I am sharing a few more of my mosaic blocks and their silly stories today. The stories are made … Read More

More of the Same!

Amy FriendJanuary 16, 2014paper piecing, sew me a song10 Comments

I’ve been working on some mosaic blocks but am currently taking a little break waiting for the arrival of some fun Heather Ross fussy cuts … Read More

More Quilting Rebellion

Amy FriendJanuary 13, 2014Craftsy, paper piecing, sew me a song18 Comments

I am continuing to recklessly chop into the middle of a piece of fabric for the perfect fussy cut and having a lot of fun … Read More

Economy Block Along, Sort of

Amy FriendJanuary 8, 2014Craftsy, paper piecing, sew me a song, Uncategorized16 Comments

You would have to be living under an Instagram/blogging rock if you haven’t heard about the Economy Block Along. Suddenly everyone is making Economy, or … Read More

Italy Oakshott Table Runner

Amy FriendNovember 23, 2013Marmalade Fabrics, Oakshott, sew me a song, Uncategorized16 Comments

Thanks to the generosity of Oakshott Fabrics and Lynne, I have spent the last few days playing with a gorgeous stack of Italy Oakshott. Italy … Read More

Patchwork Please! Zakka Along 2: Vintage Pencil Case

Amy FriendSeptember 9, 2013bags, paper piecing, sew me a song, Uncategorized, Zakka Style117 Comments

I’m so delighted to be a part of Zakka Along 2 celebrating Ayumi‘s book, Patchwork Please! Lindsey and Deb have organized the sew-along so well … Read More

Garden Quilt Complete!

Amy FriendAugust 14, 2013Blend Fabrics, Complete Quilts, Craftsy, etsy, gardening, paper piecing, quilting, sew me a song36 Comments

My garden quilt is finally finished!  I have to admit that I am proud of this quilt because so much work went into it as … Read More

Cover Girl!

Amy FriendJuly 4, 2013American Quilter, Art Gallery Fabrics, free motion quilting, publications, sew me a song, solids63 Comments

I have to say that it was thrilling to get an email from Michele Duffy, editor-in-chief of American Quilter saying “You’re a cover girl!”  Wow! … 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

X Marks the Spot

Amy FriendJune 10, 2013Marmalade Fabrics, quilting, sew me a song, Sizzix3 Comments

The arrangement of blocks in this finished quilt is an X so I am calling it X Marks the Spot for a lack of a … Read More

Saturday Sales

Amy FriendJune 8, 2013Marmalade Fabrics, sew me a songLeave a Comment

  There are a couple of big sales happening this weekend that I wanted to let you know about.  Sew Me A Song is offering … Read More

Ribbons: Mini Series 1, Block 5

Amy FriendMay 9, 2013BasicGrey, Marmalade Fabrics, sew me a song, Sizzix, tutorial9 Comments

Today I am sharing my last block in a series of five blocks based on the Sizzix parallelogram die.To see the tutorials for the other … Read More

Pussy Willows in the Spring

Amy FriendMarch 25, 2013Craftsy, etsy, Fresh Squeezed Fabrics, gardening, paper piecing, sew me a song29 Comments

    I’m fond of pussy willows. I think it might be because my mom has always loved them.  Also, pussy willows are tied with … 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

Enigma Block Tutorial

Amy FriendMarch 13, 2013sew me a song, Sizzix, tutorial8 Comments

I am sharing a tutorial for this block, aptly called Enigma, on the Sizzix blog today.  It’s made using three dies that many quilters who … Read More

Chocolate Bunny

Amy FriendMarch 6, 2013Easter, etsy, Fresh Squeezed Fabrics, paper piecing, sew me a song18 Comments

I’ve been wanting to make an Easter paper pieced pattern for awhile now.  I finally found the time to do it this week!  Let me … Read More

Printmaking Paper Pieced Block

Amy FriendJanuary 28, 2013ChristaQuilts, cocorico bee, paper piecing, sew me a song14 Comments

I’ve been a member of the Cocorico Bee for a little over a year now.  We’ve just completed round one of the bee (or are … 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

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