Buttons & Blocks! (TTMT #869 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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Happy Tuesday, friends. I’m back this week with the rest of the hst blocks that are on my wall pieced as well as an updated to my (current!) favorite thrifted jacket.

For those keeping track of my nail journey, last week I leveled up my nail game and have done my first ever gel set + stamps. Look for the kitty theme! I may have a nail chat soon for anyone who is interested.

Share yours via email admin@fandominstitches.com

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♥ Jennifer O

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Blocks & Birdseed Bags (TTMT #868 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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Welcome to my sewing room for a short and sweet video chatting about HST blocks, Fandom in Stitches, and a bag made from a birdseed bag! Stay to the end for some honky geese spotted on a recent weekend visit to a nearby pond.

For anyone following my nail journey, today’s nails are medium length coffin shaped with Holo Taco polish. ♥

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♥ Jennifer O

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Labels, Triangles, & Fandom (TTMT #867 Quilting & Craft Show and Tell)

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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.

Pump Dispenser

For the curious, today’s nails are KISS Voguish Fantasy Press On Nails – Fashspiration.

Backyard Jen for more wildlife videos.

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♥ Jennifer O

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Peace, Love, & HSTs (TTMT #866 Quilting Show and Tell)

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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!

Accuquilt 4″ finished HST die

Thread Cutter for 45mm Blade for 3D Printer by @srgaboury

Green 28mm Thread Cutter

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.”

My new serger station is an IKEA Trofast frame with red and white storage boxes.

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♥ Jennifer O

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Hearts & Things (TTMT #865 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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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.

Me talking about my Instant Pot cover in 2024

Easy Fabric Basket Assembly (sewing tutorial)

Luv Ya quilt pattern by Running Doe Quilts (this is the PDF version)

Tiny embroidered heart is from the Anita Goodesign Minis set

Learning to do my nails in 2026 – a playlist of videos I’ve found helpful. I’d love to hear your story, too!

*I’ve been playing with UV builder gel, but so far I haven’t tried it on my natural nails.

Several of my products came from KISS nails. I purchased them at my grocery store, but you can also find them in their online shop.

KISS PowerFlex Brush-On Nail Glue

KISS Glue OFF Instant False Nail Remover

Holo Taco Sticky Base (this is the only product listed that I ordered)

Essie Gel Setter Top Coat (also purchased at my grocery store)

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♥ Jennifer O

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Some Inspiration

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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. ♥

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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♥ Jennifer O

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Shirts & Sewing Room Shakeup (TTMT #864 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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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.

Jensen shirt pattern by Wardrobe By Me

@thegraytergood for nail art

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♥ Jennifer O

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New Year Ramble (TTMT #863)

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It’s a new year, and I have new goals for myself as well as a few new projects in mind.

Jewells on YouTube & Talk To Me Tuesday

You can find all the finished projects I discussed in my 2025 TTMT playlist.

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Odds & Ends (TTMT #862 Crafty Show and Tell)

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I’m coming to you reasonably well rested and happy with just a few things to share before the year ends.

Get the All Arizona & New Mexico Shop Hop Magazine 2026 from Hip Stitch. Way to go Jewells! ♥

Edited to add that TTMT’s Michelle has a bonus pattern on page 60. Thanks for sharing, Michelle!

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.

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♥ Jennifer O

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Holiday Blah (TTMT #861)

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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.