Category Archives: Quilts & Quilting

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

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

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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!

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♥ 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

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♥ Jennifer O

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Thanks Past Me 🙂 (TTMT #877 Quilting & Sewing Vlog)

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This week finds me in recovery mode after a very rough week. I’m still not 100% but I am getting there. Unrelated to that, my arm is fine, the red mark is from the allergic reaction I mentioned in my last video. I have had a LONG last few weeks.

Full ACR show & tell from TTMT #841

Peasant blouse drafting instructions by @lifeofaseamstress

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♥ Jennifer O

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Upcycling & Alterations (TTMT #876 Quilting & Sewing Vlog)

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Hello, my friends!

This week I spill the beans about my allergic reaction and the project it inspired (skip to 2:47:03 if you’d rather not), share my next two HST blocks, alterations to a previously unworn made-by-me blouse, and making 20 cloth napkins from a thrifted cotton sheet!

Peasant blouse drafting instructions by @lifeofaseamstress

From my allergy inspired project: Generation T by Megan Nicolay can be found used or you can use this link if you prefer a new one. I don’t receive anything if you use the link, just wanted to share!

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♥ Jennifer O

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Eyelet to the rescue! (TTMT #871 Quilting & Sewing vlog)

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Hello, my friends. It was hard to get in front of the camera today, but I really think I needed it. I felt so much better after chatting with you all.

This week I chat about my shirt repair and more HST blocks. Big shout out to Michelle for suggesting lace, which pointed me in the direction I was looking for.

A couple of people asked for a better view of my HST quilt plan, so here it is! I am only using half square triangles for each block and I do have a few blanks let that will eventually need blocks added, but this is such a casual project, I’m in no rush. I’ve made 11 so far, left to right starting with the top row.

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♥ Jennifer O

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I (mostly!) have a plan! (TTMT #870 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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Hello, friends! This week I chat about my tentative plan for my growing collection of scrappy half-square triangles, dying a pair of sweatpants for my husband, BRIEFLY about my first venture into gel extensions, and about what I will be getting up to this week. Stay until the end for a thirsty blue jay. ♥

I used EQ8 for my scrappy hst quilt design.

For the sweatpants, Rit Dye (Black), & Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative

NAIL ART! ♥♥♥
My nails are short square natural by Aprés. I also used Aprés prep and extend gel. These are UV/LED cured and do require a light.

Nail Stamps are by Maniology
Pardon My French
Sea Turtle Conservancy (on clearance as of this post!)
Simply Classic (bought as a starter set)

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♥ Jennifer O

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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.

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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. ♥

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

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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.