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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

A Pillow to Gift Tutorial

Amy FriendApril 9, 2015gifts, pattern, pillow cover, Therm O Web, Thermoweb, zippers3 Comments

Today I am sharing this pillow made from Pat Sloan’s new collection from Moda called The Sweet Life. I was immediately drawn to the text … Read More

Fat Quarters: Small Fabrics, More Than 50 Big Ideas

Amy FriendFebruary 27, 2015Art Gallery Fabrics, bag, publications, quilting, zippers17 Comments

I wanted to let you know that Fat Quarters: Small Fabrics, More Than 50 Big Ideas, a collaborative book published by Lark Crafts, will be released in … Read More

Foxy

Amy FriendAugust 14, 2014bags, fat quarterly, zippers14 Comments

I wanted to share this Foxy zip bag!  I made it a few months ago for the Zakka issue of Fat Quarterly magazine which you … 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

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

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

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

Vintaj Zipper Pulls

Amy FriendJune 22, 2012embossing, Sizzix, vintaj, zippers8 Comments

I’m so excited about my post on the Sizzix blog today!  I used Vintaj altered blanks and transformed them into zipper pulls!  I love making … Read More

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