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Home Posts Sizzix

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

Luxe in Bloom Lone Star

Amy FriendJune 6, 2013Art Gallery Fabrics, Complete Quilts, lone star, Sizzix45 Comments

  I had the chance to play with another newly released Sizzix quilting die, the Sizzix Bigz XL 25″ Die – Diamonds, 2 1/2″ (2 … Read More

Trending Chevron Lap Quilt Tutorial

Amy FriendMay 30, 2013chevron, quilting, Sizzix25 Comments

  I have to admit that I am pretty much smitten with this quilt I made using one of the many newly introduced Sizzix quilting … 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

Double Z: Mini Series 1, Block 4

Amy FriendMay 1, 2013BasicGrey, Sizzix, tutorial3 Comments

I’m back to share a tutorial for another block using the versatile parallelogram.  I’ve been demonstrating how you can use the Sizzix parallelogram die to create a … Read More

Windmill Star: Mini Series 1, Block 3

Amy FriendApril 24, 2013Sizzix, tutorial13 Comments

    I’m continuing on with my mini series of parallelogram focused blocks using Sizzix dies today.  Block 3 is the Windmill Star.  If you … Read More

2013 Sizzix Design Team

Amy FriendApril 1, 2013Sizzix4 Comments

   Today, Sizzix is announcing the 2013 Design Team!  The team is back this year bigger than before.  Many of us have been invited to … 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

Aspen Frost PJs

Amy FriendMarch 12, 2013BasicGrey, children's clothing, Sizzix, tutorial11 Comments

BasicGrey is introducing a new fabric line, Aspen Frost, that will be available in stores in June.  It’s such a fun Christmas collection. I know … Read More

Cream and Sugar Kitchen Aid Cover

Amy FriendMarch 10, 2013hexagon, Sew-Ichigo, Sizzix, Windham Fabrics20 Comments

    The people at Windham Fabrics were kind enough to send me some charms of Cream and Sugar, a new fabric collection by Ampersand … Read More

Tim Holtz Tattered Floral Challenge

Amy FriendMarch 7, 2013bags, embroidery, felt, National Nonwovens, Sew Fresh Fabrics, Sizzix, Tim Holtz, zipit, zippers18 Comments

Have you heard about the Tim Holtz Tattered Floral Challenge?  If not, you can read all about it here.  I am very fond of this … Read More

Bunny Skirt Tutorial

Amy FriendMarch 4, 2013applique, Art Gallery Fabrics Fat Quarter Gang, children's clothing, Fresh Squeezed Fabrics, Sizzix18 Comments

Ahh, what picture of a little girl with bare legs is complete without a few bruises?  Although there is snow outside my window and I … Read More

Rose Dream Block Quilt–WIP

Amy FriendFebruary 25, 2013curved piecing, Fresh Squeezed Fabrics, Rose Dream, Sizzix15 Comments

When I saw Madrona Road, right after it was first released, I knew I needed to use it for a quilt for our bed.  The … Read More

Valentine Treats

Amy FriendFebruary 14, 2013Eileen Hull, Sizzix, Valentine's Day40 Comments

I’m joining the rest of the Sizzix Design Team today, celebrating Eileen Hull and her wonderful dies.  I made these little treat bags for my … Read More

Rose Dream Tutorial

Amy FriendFebruary 1, 2013curved piecing, Sizzix, tutorial15 Comments

Sizzix now has a Rose Dream die!  I was so excited to see this. I was a little concerned about how tricky all the curves … Read More

Bathtub Gin Quilt

Amy FriendJanuary 16, 2013Art Gallery Fabrics Fat Quarter Gang, Bari J., free motion quilting, quilting, Sizzix, tumbler34 Comments

I made this quilt using the new Sizzix 8″ tumbler die and Bari J.’s Splendor 1920.  Since the fabric evokes the 1920’s, I named my … Read More

Half-Hexagon Bag Tutorial

Amy FriendJanuary 11, 2013bags, hexagon, National Nonwovens, Sizzix, zippers12 Comments

If you have read my blog for any length of time, you might have noticed that I haven’t done a hexagon project yet, even though … 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

Decorative Mirror Tutorial

Amy FriendDecember 19, 2012print making, Sizzix9 Comments

While I love sewing first and foremost, I also love printmaking and experimenting with different materials.  Since I joined the Sizzix Design Team, I have … Read More

Hope

Amy FriendDecember 17, 2012BasicGrey, Christmas, National Nonwovens, Sizzix12 Comments

Following the tragedy that occurred here in the United States on Friday, it doesn’t seem right to just continue blogging as usual.  Crafting is my therapy so … Read More

Blitzen Fabric Wreath

Amy FriendDecember 13, 2012BasicGrey, Sizzix, wreath12 Comments

I’m sneaking in one last Christmas craft before the big day. I am sharing directions for making this Christmas wreath today on the BasicGrey blog. … 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

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

On Angels’ Wings Ornament Tutorial

Amy FriendNovember 14, 2012Christmas, ornament, Sizzix, Tim Holtz, tutorial8 Comments

I love making Christmas ornaments! I think I might have just mentioned that a couple of days ago.  But I really do. Today I am … Read More

Metallic Snowflake Rosette Ornaments

Amy FriendNovember 7, 2012Christmas, ornament, Sizzix8 Comments

The ornament making bug has struck.  I love making Christmas ornaments so there will  be more to come.  When I saw the new Tim Holtz … Read More

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