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TTMT #795 – #ttmtbom Month 5
Today I’m coming to you from the past while I’m romping around the world with my favorite guy! I’m sharing my #ttmtbom blocks for September as well as some goodies I made for Jewells and her daughter.
Hat Pattern-ish!
The crochet hat is made with an H or I hook. For the adult hat I show here, chain ~38 (or as many as you need to reach nose to crown), turn, sc across, turn, ch 1, sc across in back loops only. Repeat until you reach the width you want, then turn, ch 1, slst in the back loops to close, gather the top, tie off, top with a pom pom if you like and you’re done!
- Quilter’s Cache
- Warm the Line
- Sew Can She Fabric Basket
- OESD Around the World Passport Holder
- Peace Forever Font
- Embroidery Editing Software
- Bird Feeders on Amazon (affiliate link) – Please note that there are LOTS of bird feeders with cameras out there, and even some that have a spot for the camera of your choice. What works for me may not work for you, so I won’t recommend a particular camera. If you’d like a setup like this, go for what you think would work best for you. Happy birding!
- If you enjoy my free content, you can buy me a Ko-Fi. THANK YOU to all my supporters. ♥
- Join us on TTMT!
- Follow me on Instagram for lots of photos of cats & quilts!
- Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches, where you can also quilt along with us!
♥ Jennifer O
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TTMT #794 – Surprise Charity Quilt Finish!
Join me this week as I share a surprise quilt finish! I’ve been trying to use my pre-trip jitters for good and managed to finish a quilt and several small projects. Most of the orphan blocks in this quilt came from Sarah in Houston with a couple from Kristel. It will be going to Project Linus Albuquerque, NM via my bff Jewells!
Supplies I used for my custom thread boxes (affiliate links)
- Bird Feeders with Cameras on Amazon (affiliate link) – Please note that there are LOTS of bird feeders with cameras out there, and even some that have a spot for the camera of your choice. What works for me may not work for you, so I won’t recommend a particular camera. If you’d like a setup like this, go for what you think would work best for you. Happy birding!
- If you enjoy my free content, you can buy me a Ko-Fi. THANK YOU to all my supporters. ♥
- Join us on TTMT!
- Follow me on Instagram for lots of photos of cats & quilts!
- Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches, where you can also quilt along with us!
♥ Jennifer O
Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥
TTMT #793 – Thrifted Top Finish! (Quilty Show & Tell)
In this week’s show & tell, I’m delighted to share my finished thrifted quilt! I found the quilt top at Austin Creative Reuse a few weeks ago. The quilting is free motion and was a wild ride due to the hand piecing. I also share a couple of small finishes. Links below!
Hat Pattern-ish!
The crochet hat is made with an H or I hook. For the adult hat I show here, chain ~38 (or as many as you need to reach nose to crown), turn, sc across, turn, ch 1, sc across in back loops only. Repeat until you reach the width you want, then turn, ch 1, slst in the back loops to close, gather the top, tie off, top with a pom pom if you like and you’re done!
- This is the closest pattern I could find to this quilt. The blocks are essentially the same, but the quilt layout is a bit different. Granny Square Quilt from Robert Kaufman.
- Thousands of Bolts
- Austin Creative Reuse
- Embroidery Editing Software
- Warm the Line
- Egyptian by Anita Goodesign
- If you enjoy my free content, you can buy me a Ko-Fi. THANK YOU to all my supporters. ♥
- Join us on TTMT!
- Follow me on Instagram for lots of photos of cats & quilts!
- Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches, where you can also quilt along with us!
♥ Jennifer O
Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥
TTMT #792 – Of Magic Cats & Gaming Turtles
In between a lot of really un-fun adulting, I’ve been trying to squeeze in some happy projects. First up is a Halloween Quilt finish that I’ve now passed on to my quilt-loving eldest kiddo. I also completed a really fun gift for a good friend’s birthday.
(The sound in this video is a bit weird and I apologize for that. I was trying a new microphone setup and though my couple of tests sounded fine, this did NOT. I’d already given the quilt away when I realized and as I’m no voice-over expert, I decided to do my best to edit the audio and will go back to my regular set up next week.)
Links for items listed in this video are below. These are not affiliate or sponsored links; I receive no compensation if you use them. If you want to support my content, like & subscribe or check out my Ko-Fi link below. ♥
In case you missed it, I shared a new freebie last week:
Sherlock Holmes’ Churchwarden Pipe Bookcase Block
designed by Jennifer Ofenstein
10″ paper pieced
free for personal use only
(machine embroidery not included)
- Quilter’s Palette Quilt Pattern
- “I Boo What I Want” Cat in pumpkin embroidery design
- Embroidery Editing Software
- Trinket Tray for Dice
- Wyrmscale Dice
- If you enjoy my free content, you can buy me a Ko-Fi. THANK YOU to all my supporters. ♥
- Join us on TTMT!
- Follow me on Instagram for lots of photos of cats & quilts!
- Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches, where you can also quilt along with us!
♥ Jennifer O
Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥
Free Pattern Friday: Sherlock Holmes’ Churchwarden Pipe Bookcase Block
Hello, my friends, and welcome back to Free Pattern Friday!
As mentioned in recent videos, I’m working on a bookcase quilt for my husband. I’ve been sharing these new designs here and on Fandom in Stitches, both free for your personal use.
We both love Sherlock Holmes, so adding our favorite fictional detective to his quilt was a no-brainer!
Next up is Sherlock Holmes’ Churchwarden Pipe, inspired by my favorite Holmes portrayed by Jeremy Brett. This will be my last Holmes’ themed designed for now.
I hope you enjoy this pattern. I look forward to bringing you more new bookcase blocks as I design them!
The following patterns are designed by me, Jennifer Ofenstein, and are free for your personal use. Links go to Google Docs that you can save or print. ♥
Sherlock Holmes’ Churchwarden Pipe Bookcase Block
designed by Jennifer Ofenstein
10″ paper pieced
free for personal use only
(machine embroidery not included)
Need some summer reading?
Sherlock Holmes is in the public domain!
You can access all the stories for free at Project Gutenberg.
More Sherlock Holmes on Fandom in Stitches!
- Follow me on Instagram for lots of photos of cats & quilts!
- Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches, where you can also quilt along with us!
♥ Jennifer O
Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.
Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥
TTMT #791 – Nifty Thrifty
I had a very busy week with some fun thrift store finds, including two quilt tops that I share with you today. I also made a little progress on the bookcase quilt I’m working on for my husband as well as my #ttmtbom!
Austin Creative Reuse is THE BEST thrift store. If you’re ever in the area, you have to check it out!
- If you enjoy my free content, you can buy me a Ko-Fi.
- Join us on TTMT!
- Follow me on Instagram for lots of photos of cats & quilts!
- Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches, where you can also quilt along with us!
♥ Jennifer O
Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥
TTMT #790 – It’s Who Again
Woo! I completed the repairs on my eldest’s Doctor Who quilt, which is now back in their hands! This was a bigger job than I first anticipated. It’s been a journey and I am ready for what’s next!
- Doctor Who Quilt Along Patterns
- Doctor Who Quilt when it was new! Video 1 & Video 2
- Say hello to Erica at The Purple Quilt Company on YouTube.
- If you enjoy my free content, you can buy me a Ko-Fi.
- Join us on TTMT!
- Follow me on Instagram for lots of photos of cats & quilts!
- Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches, where you can also quilt along with us!
♥ Jennifer O
Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥
Free Pattern Friday: Sherlock Holmes’ Persian Slipper Bookcase Block
Hello, my friends, and welcome back to Free Pattern Friday!
As mentioned in recent videos, I’m working on a bookcase quilt for my husband. I have already designed several new blocks that I’ll share here and on Fandom in Stitches as they are ready.
We both love Sherlock Holmes, so adding our favorite fictional detective to his quilt was a no-brainer!
Next up is Sherlock Holmes’ Persian Slipper. This is inspired by one of our favorite quotes from the short stories:
“But with me there is a limit, and when I find a man who keeps his cigars in the coal-scuttle, his tobacco in the toe end of a Persian slipper, and his unanswered correspondence transfixed by a jack-knife into the very centre of his wooden mantelpiece, then I begin to give myself virtuous airs.”
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,
The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual
I hope you enjoy this pattern. I look forward to bringing you more new bookcase blocks as I design them!
The following patterns are designed by me, Jennifer Ofenstein, and are free for your personal use. Links go to Google Docs that you can save or print. ♥
Sherlock Holmes’ Persian Slipper Bookcase Block
designed by Jennifer Ofenstein
10″ paper pieced
free for personal use only
(machine embroidery not included)
Need some summer reading?
Sherlock Holmes is in the public domain!
You can access all the stories for free at Project Gutenberg.
More Sherlock Holmes on Fandom in Stitches!
- Follow me on Instagram for lots of photos of cats & quilts!
- Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches, where you can also quilt along with us!
♥ Jennifer O
Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.
Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥
Free Pattern … THURSDAY? L’amour sous la Tour Eiffel (Eiffel Tower)
Hello, my friends, and welcome back to Free Pattern Friday on a Thursday for a bonus freebie for the Opening Games of the Olympics beginning tomorrow in Paris, France!
To celebrate, I’ve decided to bring an old favorite out of retirement: L’amour sous la Tour Eiffel!
Originally inspired by my eldest child’s international travels, L’amour sous la Tour Eiffel, is a 5″ x 10″ (finished) pattern to paper piece and is easy to incorporate into all kinds of projects!
The following pattern is designed by me, Jennifer Ofenstein, and is free for your personal use. Links go to Google Docs that you can save or print. ♥
(Eiffel Tower)
designed by Jennifer ofenstein
5″ x 10″ paper pieced (5 1/2″ x 10 1/2″ with seam allowance)
free for your personal use ♥
Years ago, I was asked for a sample rainbow quilt inspired by L’amour sous la Tour Eiffel! How fun is that? This simple version includes multiple colors of the Eiffel Tower with 2″ sashing and cornerstones.
Need another size? I can help!
- Follow me on Instagram for lots of photos of cats & quilts!
- Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches, where you can also quilt along with us!
♥ Jennifer O
Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.
Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥
Sewhooked 