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Tell Me A Story Holiday Sewalong!

Amy FriendNovember 1, 2016Aurifil, fussy cutting, holiday, Intentional Piecing, invisible zipper, paper piecing, pillow cover, zipit, zippers3 Comments

You are invited to join my Tell Me A Story holiday sewalong! First off, credit where credit is due, this sewalong was inspired by my … Read More

Fly Zip Bags

Amy FriendMay 28, 2014Sizzix, Therm O Web, Thermoweb, zipit, zippers18 Comments

I just finished making gifts for my children’s teachers.  This year we have three preschool teachers, one second grade teacher, and four fifth grade teachers … 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

Supermom!

Amy FriendJanuary 17, 2014Andover Fabrics, invisible zipper, pillow cover, quilting, Uncategorized, zipit, zippers15 Comments

I’ve got to say, it’s nice when you can sew something for your “tween” son and feel like supermom. It doesn’t happen all that often. … Read More

Christmas Sewing

Amy FriendDecember 13, 2013Marmalade Fabrics, Sew Fresh Fabrics, zipit, zippers15 Comments

  I return to this pattern every year. It’s always perfect for someone on my Christmas list.  It’s a quick sew and I love choosing … 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

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

Floressence Bags

Amy FriendDecember 3, 2012etsy, pattern, zipit, zippers19 Comments

Tis the season for gift making! I just finished up a batch of Ruched Happy Bags.  I turn to this pattern each year for gifts. … 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