Just a Little Bit (TTMT #887 Quilting & Sewing Vlog)

Happy Tuesday Friends!

I have a just a little bit of show & tell today with an extra bit of chat. The baby quilt top is pieced, and I made two more bibs. Stay to the end of for a very thirsty hummingbird!

In this video:

Embrilliance Embroidery Software
Perennial Pleasure free pattern to paper piece. The fox was designed for the baby quilt. I will not be sharing the pattern. ♥
Riley Blake Market Street C14122 (quilt back fabric)
The panel pieces used in the bib are from Multi Masquerade by Dear Stella.
Tara Reed free bib patterns
My Jiffy Wrap Blouse video
Jeanie talks about the Tomb Raider QAL
Jewells BFF Retreat Video

Tomb Raider QAL info

Birds & other Critters on my second YouTube Channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

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♥ Jennifer O

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Albuquerque Haul! (TTMT #886 Quilting & Sewing Vlog)

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Hello, friends!

I spent most of last week visiting my bff, Jewells (@nmjewells on YouTube), in Albuquerque, NM! I joined her for Paper Piecing Club at Hip Stitch, we stitched (both hand & machine), did loads of thrifting, chatted endlessly, and just generally had some BFF soul restoration time!

I links below. If you’re curious about a specific fabric shown here, just let me know and I’ll share if I can.

Hip Stitch
2320 Wisconsin St., NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Look for ReCreate IN STORE only at Hip Stitch for amazing deals on previously owned fabrics and craft supplies.

Classes at Hip Stitch, including clubs! I was there for Paper Piecing Club.
Sale Fabrics (some of the ones I show are still available as of June 23, 2026)
Confetti Cotton 60 wt white thread
Bias Binding by the yard (I bought 🌈 Rainbow Stripe)

Perennial Pleasure free pattern to paper piece. The fox was designed for the baby quilt. I will not be sharing the pattern. ♥

Tomb Raider QAL info

Birds & other Critters on my second YouTube Channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

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♥ Jennifer O

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RAWR! (TTMT #885 Sewing Vlog)

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Happy Tuesday, friends!

This week finds me with a new batch of baby stuff, this time burp clothes, wash cloths, and bibs! I do have some other fun things planned once I’ve worked my way through the more utility based baby stuff!

I’m on my way out of town tomorrow, but will be back home with a new TTMT next week.

The panel pieces used in the bib are from Multi Masquerade by Dear Stella.
Tara Reed free bib patterns

I also used a variety of fabrics from my stash, off-cuts of cotton batting, and circle sew on hook and loop dots for the bibs.

Tomb Raider QAL info

Birds & other Critters on my second YouTube Channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

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♥ Jennifer O

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Head to tiny toes! (TTMT #884 Sewing & Crochet Vlog)

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Hello, friends! Thank you so much for sharing my excitement in last week’s video.

This week, I’m sharing receiving blankets, a crochet hat, some booties, plus the terry towelling that Jewells helped me source. Links below!

Baby Booties patty by Bev
Yarn sourced at Austin Creative Reuse

Bernat Baby Hat Pattern
I used the following yarns for the hat shown: Flannel & Pink & True Gray

About ReCreate at Hip Stitch in Albuquerque, NM.

Tomb Raider QAL info

Birds & other Critters on my second YouTube Channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

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♥ Jennifer O

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Big Finish and BIG news! (TTMT #883 Quilting & Sewing Vlog)

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Buckle up for a very exciting TTMT! The HST quilt is finished and I have BIG news that I can’t wait to share!

Hints…

The panel pieces used in the bib are from Multi Masquerade by Dear Stella.
Tara Reed free bib patterns
Fox & Cat Blanket Buddies

Tomb Raider QAL info

Birds & other Critters on my second YouTube Channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

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♥ Jennifer O

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HST Sample Top QUILTED! (TTMT #882 Quilting Vlog)

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Hello, friends! My HST top is now quilted! I left it on my Gracie King frame (currently set up for Queen size) to show you my quilting setup. I also chat about fabric at my local Michael’s and tease an upcoming project.

I used Pellon 100% cotton batting in my quilt purchased at Michael’s.

The video looks long, but I only talk until 7:34:21. The rest of the video shows one pass of quilting with the Q’Nique. My machine is not computerized and I love Free Motion Quilting (FMQ) so that’s what you get to see! It’s been a while since I quilted and I forgot to use my lint roller first which I am sure you’ll notice by my left hand regularly guest starring to pick lint off the top.

Tomb Raider QAL info

Birds & other Critters on my second YouTube Channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

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♥ Jennifer O

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HST Sampler Top DONE! (TTMT #881 Quilting Vlog)

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Hello, friends! I got on a roll with my final quilt blocks and ended up piecing the top over the weekend. I LOVE the way the sampler blocks work together and am hoping to have the back pieced some time this week.

Tomb Raider QAL info

Birds & other Critters on my second YouTube Channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

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♥ Jennifer O

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Jiffy Wrap Blouse & HSTs! (TTMT #880 Quilting & Sewing Vlog)

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This week I chat about finishing 4 more HSTs for my scrap quilt (almost there!), and upcycling a sheet and thrifted fabric (maybe a sari?) to make my version of the Jiffy Wrap Blouse.

Paper Pieced Runes

Jiffy Wrap Blouse – This is the tutorial that inspired me to adjust the ties to my own liking. There are also quite a few videos out there, so if you want to make one of these blouses, use what works best for you.

Simply the Best Sewing (used from Half Price Books)

Tomb Raider QAL info

Birds & other Critters on my second YouTube Channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

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♥ Jennifer O

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Road Trip & Birthday Birds! (TTMT #879 Quilting & Sewing Vlog)

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Hello, friends! I’m back home from a quick trip to Alpine, Texas, one of my favorite places in the world to just exist. Today I’m chatting a little about my trip, but mostly about the epic bird-themed birthday extravaganza I received from my BFF, ⁨Jewells!

I also share about a Graybar sewing machine gifted to me my father-in-law. There’s a little here and there out there about the machine, but if you have personal experience with a Graybar R40, I’d love to know!

Share yours via email admin@fandominstitches.com

Birds & other Critters on my second YouTube Channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

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Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches.

♥ Jennifer O

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It’s my birthday! (TTMT #878 Quilt & Crafty Vlog)

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Friends!

TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY! The lead in to today hasn’t been great, but I’m slowly getting back to myself and am about to go on a short trip to refill my cup.

In this video:

Stamping plates from Maniology (shown – Bunny Hop Spring Occasions, on my nails – Compass Quest)

3D print suet tail support by Gigglester
3D print tailor tape winder by Cogmium