Category Archives: Hand Crafts

TTMT #836 – Bookcase Quilt Finale! (Bookcase Quilt Show & Tell)

As promised, this is the finale of the EPIC bookcase quilt I’ve been working on for my husband. As a bonus, I shared photos of every Project of Doom/Bookcase Quilt that my hands have touched.

I talk about this project in more detail in this video

And I talk more about quilting here

Everything you need to know to get started paper piecing, including my free tutorials.

NEW on my website, a page dedicated to my Bookcase Quilt patterns, helpful information, a gallery of my bookcase quilts, and more!

More info about this quilt:

The Project of Doom and many other bookcase quilt blocks are all on Fandom in Stitches. Look for “Bookcase Quilts” in the purple menu. Indiana Jones blocks by Holly Urbain and Lantern block by Wendi Riggens. All other blocks were designed by me. Additional books-only filler blocks will be coming soon, free for personal use, via Fandom in Stitches and Sewhooked.

I designed the overall quilt and all of my quilt block patterns using EQ8.

I designed all the book titles and many of the embroidery items myself using ⁨Embrilliance Stitch Artist 1.

If you need help hooping for machine embroidered titles, I have a video tutorial showing how I hooped my blocks.

Other designs in this quilt:

Urban Threads Anatomical Skull (quilt version edited by me)
Urban Threads Cthulhu Crest

Anita Goodesign Grecian Garden (mine is an older disc copy, but this has all the same designs)
Anita Goodesign Egyptian

Bookcase Fabric Moda Grunge Black 204, Background Fabric Moda Grunge Fig 379

If you’re looking for anything else I didn’t specifically list, let me know and I’ll point you in the right direction.

Machines used in this project:
(Sharing because I’ve been asked. You can use any machine of your choice to make your own version.)

JUKI TL2010-Q for all piecing
Brother PE-7700 (my previous, and first, embroidery machine)
Brother PR1X (my current embroidery machine)
Grace Q’Nique 15R Quilt Machine for free-motion & ruler quilting (mounted on a Gracie King Frame)

FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!

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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #835 – Quilting is DONE! (Quilty Show & Tell with bonus upcycled shirt!)

Dear friends, the epic amount of quilting on the Bookcase Quilt is DONE! I was able to really focus and quilted a couple of hours almost every day last week. In all, it took me nearly 30 HOURS to finish the quilting. I have some threads to bury, a small repair to complete, and then I’ll move on to binding and labeling. With any luck, I’ll have a finished quilt reveal next week!

As a bonus, I share a recent upcycled shirt project that I haven’t had a chance to discuss yet. The photo I used to show how it originally looked came from Poshmark.

I used my Grace Q’Nique 15R for free-motion & ruler quilting.

I talk all about the finished quilt top here:

FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!

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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #834 – Tablecloth Top! (Sewing Show & Tell!)

I’m feeling much better this week and have (mostly!) finished my tablecloth blouse! There are a couple of small tweaks I want to do now that I’ve worn it, but overall, it’s my favorite of the tops I’ve made myself!

As a recap, I bought a stained and faded tablecloth featuring hand appliqué and embroidery from ⁨Austin Creative Reuse for $3. This was the basis for my scarf blouse.

No Soliciting Sign for Google Doorbell

FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!

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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #833 – Blousy Thoughts (Crafty Show & Tell)

Hello, friends! I was sick last week so this is a pretty short video. There were lots of crafty thoughts during the week, and I’d love your opinion on an idea I’ve had.

I forgot to mention that I did manage to paint and hang the birdfeeder I showed last week. There’s a quick photo in the intro.

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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #832 – Quilting, Thrifting, & More! (Quilting & Sewing Show & Tell)


Friends! Quilting has commenced on the Bookcase Quilt! I talk about how I got started on that, some thrifted goodies, plus a thrifted blouse makeover.

Be sure to stick around for the Cat Cameo, it’s a good one!

FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!

Check out my new YouTube Channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

If you enjoy my free content, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches.

♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #831 – Story(Book) Time! (Bookcase Quilt Show & Tell)

Y’all! The bookcase quilt top for my husband is DONE!

Some info about this quilt:

The Project of Doom and many other bookcase quilt blocks are all on Fandom in Stitches. Look for “Bookcase Quilts” in the purple menu. Indiana Jones blocks by Holly Urbain and Lantern block by Wendi Riggens. All other blocks were designed by me. Additional books-only filler blocks will be coming soon, free for personal use, via Fandom in Stitches and Sewhooked.

I designed the overall quilt and all of my quilt block patterns using EQ8.

I designed all the book titles and many of the embroidery items myself using ⁨Embrilliance Stitch Artist 1.

If you need help hooping for machine embroidered titles, I have a video tutorial showing how I hooped my blocks.

Other designs in this quilt:

Urban Threads Anatomical Skull (quilt version edited by me)
Urban Threads Cthulhu Crest

Anita Goodesign Grecian Garden (mine is an older disc copy, but this has all the same designs)
Anita Goodesign Egyptian

Bookcase Fabric Moda Grunge Black 204, Background Fabric Moda Grunge Fig 379

If you’re looking for anything else I didn’t specifically list, let me know and I’ll point you in the right direction.

Machines used in this project so far:

JUKI TL2010-Q for all piecing
Brother PE-7700 (my previous, and first, embroidery machine)
Brother PR1X (my current embroidery machine)


FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!

My new YouTube channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

If you enjoy my free content, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Join us on TTMT!

Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches.

♥ 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 #830 – EPIC SCISSORS (Sewing & Quilty Show & Tell)

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!

If you enjoy my free content, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Join us on TTMT!

Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches.

♥ 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 #829 – Oh, Shirt! (Sewing Show & Tell)

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!

Simplicity S9452

IKEA Strandlummer Duvet

Peasant blouse drafting instructions by @lifeofaseamstress


FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!

My new YouTube channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

If you enjoy my free content, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Join us on TTMT!

Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches.

♥ 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. ♥

Raggedy Rescue: The Good Omens Makeover!

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:

  • I used McCall’s Crafts Pattern 8377 for the base layer of clothing, as well as modifiying Ann’s dress to create a coat pattern.
  • The Raggedy Ann & Andy clothing pattern shown in this video is a vintage McCall’s 3002.I used it for the vest and shoes, making minor modifications to both to better align with the character.
  • Both patterns shown in this video are out of print, but there are some modern Ann & Andy patterns out there as well as lots of great out print patterns for Raggedy Ann & Andy patterns available in various sizes. Use what works best for you. Try ebay and etsy for older patterns. If you have sewing friends, it’s worth asking around. My pattern came from my grandmother, and I have a variety of other gems shared by friends.
  • Both dolls shown in this video were thrifted and repurposed, but you can make yours from scratch using any Raggedy Ann & Andy pattern doll pattern.
Looking for a different video. Check out all of my Raggedy Rescues here or see my Raggedy Rescue Playlist on YouTube.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions. ♥

If you enjoy my free content, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches.

♥ Jennifer O

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Video Tutorial – Hoop 10″ Bookcase Quilt Blocks to Machine Embroider Titles

Hello, friends! This video is a follow-up from my February 25, 2025 Talk to Me Tuesday Vlog titled “Embroidered Bookworm.” I had several requests for more information on how I am hooping 10″ bookcase quilt blocks that are already made. I hope this little explanation helps!

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Happy stitching!

March blocks coming tomorrow!
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♥ Jennifer O

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