This week I’m talking about my super fun birthday gift from Jewells, some very happy progress on the bookcase quilt for my husband, and last week’s thrift haul.
FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!
My new YouTube channel: Backyard Jen!
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I took a quick break from the bookcase quilt to make new blouses just for me: one made from a Simplicity pattern and fabric I cut from an IKEA duvet cover, and one from a self-drafted pattern!
Peasant blouse drafting instructions by @lifeofaseamstress
FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!
My new YouTube channel: Backyard Jen!
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The epic amount of machine embroidery continues on the bookcase quilt blocks for my hubs (aka my # permanentboyfriend). I had 10 glorious minutes last week when I thought I was done with blocks before realizing I was not! I explain why in the video. Ah, well, sometimes stumbling blocks breed creativity and that certainly worked in this case!
Urban Threads Anatomical Skull (basis for my “Bob the Skull”)
Past me talking about the 2024 TTMT Swap
I use Embrilliance Stitch Artist 1 for machine embroidery design and EQ8 for quilt design.
Hooping 10″ bookcase blocks Tutorial
FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!
My new YouTube channel: Backyard Jen!
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Today I share a short follow-up to last week’s video and book title progress on my bookcase quilt. Just a row and a half of books left to embroider! Stick with me to the end because I’d love your feedback on a very tentative idea I have for 2026.
I use Embrilliance Stitch Artist 1 for machine embroidery design.
InkStitch is a free, open-source machine embroidery design software. Disclaimer: I have not tried it; let me know if you do!
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FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!
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These were a gift and are not for sale. Video and photos for entertainment only, I don’t do commissions. ♥️
In this video, I share my makeover process from thrift store Raggedy Andy dolls to Aziraphale and Crowley (Good Omens).
Helpful info:
Some of the Supplies used:
Raggedy Ann & Andy Pattern Tidbits:
As always, please let me know if you have any questions. ♥
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I’m finally back to working on the embroidery for my husband’s bookcase quilt! I also had a short and sweet sew day with a friend and have a little bit of show and tell from that.
I use Embrilliance Stitch Artist 1 for machine embroidery design.
Scrappy Sewcial at Hip Stitch!
FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!
My new YouTube channel: Backyard Jen!
My Good Omens Raggedy Rescue Makeover video will post FRIDAY!
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Hello, friends! I’m so excited to share the finish of our #ttmtbom and my completed event quilt! I also talk about my new YouTube channel, Backyard Jen, and give a shout-out of thanks to my Ko-Fi supporters!
If you participated in the #ttmtbom and would like the machine embroidery file for the label I designed, you can reach out to me at sewhooked@gmail.com. You’ll need at least a 5″ x 7″ hoop to make this design.
FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!
#TTMTBOM April 2025
#TTMTBOM Pattern Archive
My new YouTube channel: Backyard Jen!
My Good Omens Raggedy Rescue Makeover video is in progress! With any luck I’ll have that to you soon.
Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches.
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Hello, friends!
After numerous requests and suggestions, I’ve created a second YouTube channel JUST for my outdoor content: @BackyardJen.
This channel will feature shorts and more extended video footage from my birdfeeder cameras, outdoor critters, flowers and plants, and probably some windchimes here and there!
If you want a moment of zen now and then and have enjoyed my birdfeeder footage, please consider subscribing. YouTube subscriptions are always absolutely free. Thank you for your support and encouragement; it means the world to me!
Looking for my quilting, sewing, and other crafty content? I’m not going anywhere! You’ll find it all here on sewhooked.com & on my main YouTube channel: @sewhookedjen!
Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches!
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Hello, my friends, and welcome back to Free Pattern Friday!
As I continue to work on the bookcase quilt for my husband, I’ve been sharing new designs here and on Fandom in Stitches, both free for your personal use.
Today I have Sting, Bilbo & Frodo’s sword featured in The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings.
This is a simplified version of the sword with space to add the optional item of your choice. I hope you enjoy! With special thanks to Carol J for testing this pattern.
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. ♥
designed by Jennifer Ofenstein
@sewhookedjen
10″ x 20″ paper pieced
This pattern includes space to add an optional extra item of your choice.
free for personal use only
More TOLKIEN INSPIRED patterns on Fandom in Stitches!
Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.
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This week I’m delighted to share the finish of my most recent Raggedy Rescue project, my first ever Raggedy Makeover!
Over the last few weeks, I’ve transformed two thrift store Raggedy Andys into Raggedy Aziraphale & Raggedy Crowley from Good Omens!
As mentioned in the video, I will have a process video coming soon that will include lots more details from thrifted dolls to what you see today. If you have questions about the process, let me know so I can try to include that information.
I primarily use McCall’s Crafts Pattern 8377. The pattern is out of print but you can often find it on Etsy or Ebay. If you have sewing friends, it’s worth asking if they might have a Raggedy Ann & Andy pattern. I’ve had several gems come my way from friends!
The Raggedy Ann & Andy clothing pattern shown in this video is a vintage McCalls 3002 Sewing Pattern for 15″, 20″, & 25″ dolls. I found mine on Ebay.
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