This week I chat about why most of my half square triangles are still just hst units, share a few labels made using my Cricut, and have a Fandom in Stitches chat.
Hello, friends. I’m here as usual, bringing you love and warm fuzzies from my sewing room. Be sure to stay until the end for some winter wildlife video.
Over the last week, I did some scrappy HST sewing for myself, did a tiny bit of shopping with a friend, updated my serger station, and then proceeded to be iced in for a couple of days.
Please leave a comment and let me know what HST blocks I should use in my scrappy sampler!
The thread cutter my husband made for me came from the Bambu Labs community. He’s working as I type this, and I will add a link later if possible. In the meantime, try searching “45mm thread cutter flower.”
Welcome back to my sewing room! This week I talk about a new quilt top, share a machine embroidered repair for stains on a thrifted top, share the nail products I’m using*, and share two small finishes for my eldest.
Last year, I made a list of ideas to help inspire me through difficult times.
I’m sharing it with you here in case it might be helpful to anyone reading.
Follow one prompt per month or use as needed. ♥
fabric postcards made for friends ♥
Creative Slump Inspiration
Easy Win
finish a project you already started, the closer to finished it is already, the better
A piece of art for your creative space
wall hanging, painting, etc
Make a postcard and send it to someone you care about (even yourself!)
collage, embroidery, etc (see examples above)
Restyle clothing you don’t wear (this is one of my favorite go-to things for inspiration!)
stamp, embroider, applique, paint, tie dye, change the buttons, or otherwise change a garment you already own
Make a craft from trash or recyclables!
mason jar lantern, bottle cap coaster, etc
Make fairy decor
tiny doors, tools, etc, use any medium
Craft your favorite quote
Use collage, embroidery, paint, etc, to create your favorite quote
Favorite artist inspo
create something in your prefered medium in the style of a favorite artist: Applique in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe, make a Van Gogh inspired postcard, create an Andy Warhol inspired wall hanging (see an Andy Warhol-inspired Lion King Quilt made by the Fandom in stitches community)
Favorite fictional character inspiration
Love a favorite character? Use their colors, style, era, etc, to help you create a bag, quilt, or outfit!
Paint a rock
paint, draw, or otherwise decorate a small rock. Don’t need a pet rock? Leave it in a public space so it can be adopted! #craftforgood
Your choice!
Leave your ideas in comments to inspire others!
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Hello, friends. In the last week, I’ve finished two me-made garments for my husband, practiced some nail art, and rearranged my sewing room. It sounds like a lot, but everything aside from the nail art was planned and ready to go, which is my favorite way to work.
Dear friends, I had a rough week with very little mojo, and I don’t have a single thing to show. I hope that whatever you’re doing, you can take a moment to slow down and breathe deep.
Birds & other Critters on my second YouTube Channel: Backyard Jen!
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Time for something completely different! This week, I share a pair of jeans I dyed using a jeans kit by RIT (Back to Blue), talk briefly about screenprinting, and mention an old favorite, Tree Trimming.
There are lots of resources online showing how to use a Cricut cut or other stencil for screen printing. I used info from Pigskins & Pigtails (which I managed to say in reverse during the video).
Gilmore Girls Quilt Along through December 17, 2025 on Fandom in Stitches!
Birds & other Critters on my second YouTube Channel: Backyard Jen!
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Happy December, friends! I finished the stockings I’d mentioned previously. They are made entirely from my stash and came out even better than I imagined! I’ve also got one tiny ornament to share that will be heading out in the mail with a reindeer later this week.
Sewhooked 