Paper Piecing Pitfalls to Avoid with these Simple Tips!

Amy FriendFebruary 7, 2018tutorialLeave a Comment

  I love paper piecing. That’s no secret! But I know that lots of people get frustrated by it. I have noticed a few mistakes … Read More

Notebook Pouch Tutorial from Fresh-Squeezed Fabrics

Amy FriendFebruary 25, 2015Fresh Squeezed Fabrics, tutorial5 Comments

My long time sponsor, Randi from Fresh-Squeezed Fabrics, is visiting my blog today to share a tutorial with you!  She recently made her daughter a … Read More

XOXO Mini Tutorial from Gotham Quilts

Amy FriendJanuary 30, 2015Gotham Quilts, tutorial6 Comments

I’d like to welcome Ivete from Gotham Quilts today. She has offered to share a free tutorial with my readers just in time for Valentine’s … Read More

Iron On Vinyl Apron Tutorial

Amy FriendJanuary 5, 2015Therm O Web, Thermoweb, tutorial4 Comments

I’m sharing a free tutorial for this Iron-On Vinyl Apron for your favorite toddler to kindergarten aged cooking assistant.  The apron was inspired by my … Read More

Wet Suit Bag Tutorial

Amy FriendJuly 15, 2014applique, bag, Therm O Web, tutorial, zippers6 Comments

  You can find my free tutorial for this Wet Suit Bag on the Therm O Web blog today. It is fully lined with vinyl … Read More

Topiary Bag Tutorial

Amy FriendMarch 25, 2014Anna Griffin, bag, Blend Fabrics, Therm O Web, Thermoweb, tutorial2 Comments

Do you remember this bag I shared a few weeks ago? The promised tutorial is now available on the Therm O Web blog. Take a … Read More

Nautical Skirt Tutorial

Amy FriendMarch 12, 2014apparel, tutorial7 Comments

Today I am sharing a tutorial for this Nautical Skirt to help Jo-Ann Fabrics celebrate National Craft Month.  There are so many spring trends in … 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

BFF Chain Quilt Tutorial

Amy FriendFebruary 11, 2014quilting, tutorial, Uncategorized17 Comments

I just finished up this quilt using a traditional block called the Friendship Chain but I super-sized it and modernized it with my fabric choices … 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

Valentine’s Day Tutorials

Amy FriendJanuary 22, 2014holiday, tutorial, Valentine's Day2 Comments

  It’s nearly that time already, isn’t it?  I thought I would do a little round up of some Valentine’s Day tutorials that I have … Read More

Woodland Table Runner Tutorial

Amy FriendDecember 10, 2013Sizzix, tutorial9 Comments

I love all the patchwork evergreen trees that always appear at this time of year but I haven’t yet made any so I thought that … Read More

White Christmas Stocking-Free Pattern

Amy FriendDecember 5, 2013Anna Griffin, Blend Fabrics, Christmas, Therm O Web, tutorial4 Comments

I love Christmas stockings! Santa always did such a great job filling mine as a kid and my husband has kept up the tradition finding … Read More

Tim Holtz Countdown to Creativity

Amy FriendDecember 4, 2013applique, Sizzix, Tim Holtz, tutorial10 Comments

Tim Holtz is introducing a few special release dies at CHA that are available for preorder.  One of the dies is a larger version of … Read More

During Quiet Time Christmas Tutorials

Amy FriendDecember 1, 2013Christmas, tutorial5 Comments

I’ve shared a number of Christmas sewing tutorials over the last couple of years and thought I would do a little round up in case … 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

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

{Big} City Girl QAL-Home in Boston

Amy FriendOctober 13, 2013paper piecing, pattern, Therm O Web, tutorial, Uncategorized, {Big} City Girl QAL14 Comments

Welcome to Week 7 of the {Big} City Girl QAL! It’s my turn today!  I designed a block based on the Zakim Bridge in Boston, … Read More

The Making of a Rainbow

Amy FriendOctober 11, 2013apparel, children's clothing, costume, holiday, Marmalade Fabrics, Therm O Web, tutorial, Uncategorized15 Comments

Maybe some of you share my predicament.  Our children are asked to bring their Halloween costumes to school for a Halloween parade.  Like me, you … 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

Flip Flop Beach Bag Tutorial

Amy FriendAugust 2, 2013laminate, Therm O Web, tutorial11 Comments

You can find a tutorial for this Flip Flop Beach Bag on the Therm O Web blog today! There are some giveaways too, including one … 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

Patriotic Bunting Zippered Bag Tutorial

Amy FriendJuly 1, 2013bags, Thermoweb, tutorial12 Comments

I was a little stumped when Therm O Web asked me for a Patriotic craft. I had never made anything with a Patriotic theme before. … 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

Stitchin’ Sewing Machine Cover Tutorial and Giveaway

Amy FriendMay 6, 2013Art Gallery Fabrics Fat Quarter Gang, giveaway, tutorial132 Comments

Today I am sharing a tutorial with Art Gallery Fabrics for this “Stitchin’ Sewing Machine Cover.”   I wanted my sewing machine cover design to … Read More