Category Archives: Quilts & Quilting

TTMT 800 – EIGHT HUNDRED?!

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WOW, guys!

This is my 800th TTMT vlog posted since 2009! AMAZING. Whether you’ve been here the entire time or are new around here, I’m glad you made it. ♥

Today I share my efforts to get my sew-jo flowing again, some free patterns, machine embroidery, and a new charity quilt top.

Keepsake Quilting is accepting donations through October 21, 2024. Details are here.


Free Patterns Jack’s Lanterns & Pumpkin Border

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♥ Jennifer O

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Free Pattern Friday: Jack’s Lanterns & Pumpkin Border!

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Hello, my friends, and welcome back to Free Pattern Friday!

October is one of my favorite months, and Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! I’ve designed a lot of Halloween-inspired projects over the years, many of them for free.

Today I’m pulling a Halloween pattern out of my retired pattern archive to share with you for free! As a bonus, I finished up an idea I’ve had bouncing around for years: a 10″ pumpkin frame to use with any 6″ pattern, including Jack’s Lanterns!

If you use any of my free patterns, I’d love to see what you do with them! Leave a link in the comments or tag me @sewhookedjen on IG.

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. ♥

Jack’s Lanterns

designed by Jennifer Ofenstein

9 – 6″ blocks to paper piece

free for personal use only

Jack’s Lanterns tested by Amber L ♥

Pumpkin Block to Border 6″ Blocks or Fussy Cut Fabric!

with options for Left and Right Facing Stems

designed by Jennifer Ofenstein

10″ paper pieced

free for personal use only

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Want a different size? Use this handy chart to enlarge & reduce patterns!

Right Facing Top with Fussy Cut Fabric
Use Jack’s Lanterns for quilts, cushions, treat bags, and more!
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♥ Jennifer O

Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

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TTMT #794 – Surprise Charity Quilt Finish!

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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!

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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!
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  • 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)

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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!

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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #792 – Of Magic Cats & Gaming Turtles

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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)

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

♥ 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

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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.

Special thanks to Peterson’s Pipe Notes for the info on this pipe.

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.

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Find my Fandom patterns HERE

More Sherlock Holmes on Fandom in Stitches!

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

♥ 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

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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!

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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #790 – It’s Who Again

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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!

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♥ 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

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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.

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Find my Fandom patterns HERE

More Sherlock Holmes on Fandom in Stitches!

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

♥ 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)

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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!

Eiffel Tower inspired design by Jennifer Ofenstein

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. ♥

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L’amour sous la tour Eiffel

(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 ♥

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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.

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Need another size? I can help!

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

♥ 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. ♥