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Tell Me A Story Holiday Block Swap

Amy FriendSeptember 28, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I recently sent out a survey to my Tell Me A Story swappers and another Holiday block swap won by a landslide. Blocks must ship … Read More

Tell Me A Story Christmas Transitions

Amy FriendSeptember 27, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Last week, I promised that Christmas Transitions were coming soon….here they are! I am really excited about these. Here is a small quilt top using … Read More

Tell Me A Story Halloween Transitions

Amy FriendSeptember 22, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I recently polled my Tell Me A Story swappers to see what kind of swap they would like next. Someone left a comment saying that … Read More

Join my Bows + Boughs QAL

Amy FriendAugust 25, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I am pleased to invite you to join my free holiday QAL! I designed this Petal + Stem inspired holiday quilt because I wanted a … Read More

Halloween Tell Me A Story Block Swap

Amy FriendAugust 7, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I casually mentioned that I was thinking of a Halloween Tell Me A Story block swap in one of the current swap emails and there … Read More

Fabric and Thread Handled Seam Rippers

Amy FriendJuly 19, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

As you know, my husband has been making hand turned seam rippers for my Etsy shop for years now. They have either wood or acrylic … Read More

Spider Web Wall Hanging

Amy FriendJuly 15, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I recently saw Art Gallery Fabric’s new Halloween collection called Spooky ‘n Sweeter and I felt compelled to make a Halloween project. I don’t tend … Read More

Tell Me A Story Holiday Block Swap

Amy FriendJuly 1, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I haven’t run a Tell Me A Story Holiday themed block swap in awhile. It’s time! Blocks must ship by August 20th. There will be no … Read More

Quilt Sample Sale

Amy FriendJune 19, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I rarely sell quilts but I am out of space! Click through to my Etsy shop to read about each quilt. There are just five … Read More

Seam Rippers

Amy FriendJune 1, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

My husband has finished another batch of seam rippers!  He hand turns these on his lathe.  This particular batch is made from maple wood with … Read More

Field + Flutter

Amy FriendMay 18, 2021Complete Quilts, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I am so excited to be able to share this free Field + Flutter layout with you! It’s been a work in progress for awhile … Read More

Spring Fling Bouquet

Amy FriendMay 15, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Are the daffodils still blooming where you are? I bet this feels a little late for many of you but the daffodils are still in … Read More

Tell Me A Story Block Swap #14

Amy FriendMay 2, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

You are invited to join the Tell Me A Story Block Swap 14! This will be the last swap until the fall. Blocks must ship … Read More

Petal + Stem Block Swap #3

Amy FriendApril 27, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

The first two rounds of the Petal + Stem Block Swap were so successful, and so much fun, that I am starting another immediately! Blocks … Read More

Bee and Ladybug Join in the Fun

Amy FriendApril 25, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

As I have mentioned a few times now, I really can’t stop designing blocks to complement those found in Petal + Stem. There are just … Read More

Curious Ant

Amy FriendApril 15, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

As I have mentioned, my ideas for mix and match flower and stem blocks did not end with the publication of my book, Petal + … Read More

Opportunities for Lectures and Classes from Home

Amy FriendApril 2, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Registration has just opened for Road@Home for May. I will be teaching two virtual workshops and giving two lectures. This is a great opportunity to … Read More

Finally, a Quilt on my Bed

Amy FriendApril 1, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

It’s only been 8 years since I started this quilt! It’s about time that I have a handmade quilt on my bed. I am glad … Read More

Foothills Bouquet

Amy FriendMarch 30, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I seriously can’t stop designing flowers, fortunately, that’s not a bad problem to have. Today I would like to introduce a new Bouquet called Foothills. … Read More

Top Five Block Patterns for Paper Piecing Beginners

Amy FriendMarch 19, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I am frequently asked which of my paper pieced block patterns are best for beginners. Here’s my answer! Please remember that they do not all … Read More

Petal + Stem Block Swap #2

Amy FriendMarch 16, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

The first round of the Petal + Stem Block Swap was so successful, and so much fun, that I am starting another immediately! Blocks must … Read More

Tell Me A Story Block Swap #13

Amy FriendMarch 4, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

You are invited to join the Tell Me A Story Block Swap 13! Blocks must ship by April 19th. There will be no extensions to this … Read More

Meadow Bouquet

Amy FriendFebruary 15, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

My third Bouquet is now available! I couldn’t stop designing Petal and Stem blocks after publishing my book, Petal + Stem. I decided to periodically … Read More

Wooden Seam Rippers

Amy FriendFebruary 14, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I am about to list these seam rippers in my Etsy shop. These seam rippers are hand-turned maple with acrylic inserts in the handle. They … Read More

Sled Pattern

Amy FriendFebruary 9, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I designed another block for my someday Christmas quilt. This block isn’t really just for Christmas though, it’s just wintery! I was inspired by the … Read More

Christmas Wreath

Amy FriendFebruary 3, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

I have a collection of well over a dozen Christmas paper pieced patterns. I have been designing them just one or two a year for … Read More

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