I’m still chug chug chugging away at the titles for my hub’s bookcase block and am really pleased with progress so far. March 1 was our next to last post for the TTMT BOM! You can find those pattern links below.
The flower vine on the Aragorn & Arwen book is from an OESD Heirloom Legacy set (plants & birds), design DC067_48. It’s from an older CD set and I could not locate it on their website.
I have been using Embrilliance Stitch Artist 1 to create my book titles and draw images for this quilt. Several people have asked what I’ve used to “turn” my images into embroidery, and the simplest answer is that I draw them myself in Stitch Artist 1. They are not “digitized” but drawn by me specifically as embroidery images.
This week I finally get to work on my to do list and not just stuff to keep me occupied while waiting for my wrist to heal! I posted a new Raggedy Rescue Q & A last week and have a new rescue in the works. Fandom in Stitches updates will also be happening again starting later this week.
Questions from the comments answered! Dogs eating button eyes, how to dry a 3′ rag doll, and more! It’s Raggedy Rescue Q & A 2!
I do not take commissions or special orders. This is a hobby for me and not a job. The intention of these videos is to help others with repairs. ♥
In this video, I’m taking some of your questions and comments and sharing what I can to hopefully help in your Raggedy Rescue adventure! All opinions are my own and I’m always happy to learn. If you have a question I didn’t answer, or a tip or trick, please leave it in comments.
Looking for a different video. Check out all of my Raggedy Rescues here!
Mentioned in this video:
The dolls I don’t come from friends or local thrift shops I’ve purchased from shopgoodwill.com. Search “raggedy”
Depending on your preference, you can choose from a wide variety of doll stuffing. I suggest searching for “doll stuffing +content.” For example: “doll stuffing cotton”
Safety Eyes – available with and without shank backs! I mentioned in the video that you can cut off the back, but if you’re specifically looking for an eye to glue on, you can buy them that way. You learn something new every day!
Amazon has a wide variety. You can also find doll eyes in much smaller quantities at your local craft store.
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 copy. I’ve had several gems come my way from friends!
Other McCall’s Numbers for Raggedy Ann & Andy: 5499, 2447, 846, or 713 (10″, 15″, 20″ & 25″). The patterns include the doll pattern, clothing pattern, and instructions.
Simplicity pattern 8043* is in print and certainly less expensive in most cases, but I haven’t personally tried it yet. The clothes and dolls look almost identical to the older McCalls patterns. Simplicity owns McCalls now, but I do not know if their pattern predates the merger. If you’ve already compared the two patterns, please let me know.
The Raggedy Ann & Andy clothing pattern shown in this video is a vintage 3002 McCalls Sewing Pattern for 15″, 20″, & 25″ dolls. I found mine on Ebay.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions. ♥
In which I share the teeny tiny bit I’ve been able to do as I continue recovering from a sprained wrist. Typing is still difficult, so no Fandom in Stitches updates until next week.
Today I share some crafty things I attempted while recovering from a sprained wrist. Spoiler, it didn’t go well!
Hexagon update! I mentioned in today’s TTMT video that I tried cutting hexies last week and got frustrated after a few tries. After trial and error, I changed my settings to medium cotton and more pressure. I also changed around the orientation of the hexagons which seem to cut better.
The Project of Doom and many other bookcase quilt blocks are all on www.fandominstitches.com. Look for “Bookcase Quilts” in the purple menu. Sting is not a finished pattern and is not yet ready to share.
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The Project of Doom and many other bookcase quilt blocks are all on www.fandominstitches.com. Look for “Bookcase Quilts” in the purple menu. Sting is not a finished pattern and is not yet on the website.
If you enjoy my free content, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi. Your support is greatly appreciated.
The Project of Doom and many other bookcase quilt blocks are all on www.fandominstitches.com. Look for “Bookcase Quilts” in the purple menu. Sting is not a finished pattern and is not yet on the website.
If you enjoy my free content, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi. Your support is greatly appreciated.
The Project of Doom and many other bookcase quilt blocks are all on www.fandominstitches.com. Look for “Bookcase Quilts” in the purple menu. Sting is not a finished pattern and is not yet ready to share.
Grecian Garden by Anita Goodesign (not affiliated…my hardcopy was second-hand and much less expensive)
Hello, friends! I’m back at it this week with some progress on the bookcase quilt, including a quilty plan, new blocks, and some fun practice in Embrilliance Stitch Artist 1. I even took a little time to make something for myself. ♥
Hello friends! Today, I’m sharing my to-do wish list for 2025. This includes what I’m already working on and what I would like to tackle this year. The #ttmtbom is high on the list, as is my husband’s bookcase quilt (a little bit multi-fandom and a little history quilt!). I’ve got some new projects I’m hoping to work on and design skills I’d like to improve. I hope you come along for the journey!
I really want to work on improving my skills with Embrilliance Embroidery Software. I purchased Essentials when I bought my first embroidery machine and added Stitch Artist 1 a few years later. I am not sponsored; I just really enjoy the software!
Questions? Leave a comment and I’m happy to reply!
What are you working on this year? I would love to hear all about it.
FUNDRAISER for Miss P! There are a couple of baskets left and some new products donated by other quilters!
Sewhooked 