A free Sue for You

a free 5″ pattern to paper piece!

Today I’d like to share something that’s kind of special to me in an unusual way. I’m sharing this post on Sewhooked and on Fandom in Stitches, both of my quilting blogs, something I rarely ever do.

There’s a good reason for the unusual post, promise!

As many of you already know, about five years ago, I was contracted to design a book full of magical Sunbonnet Sue patterns. Sadly, the book was never published. Despite that setback, I eventually designed almost 60 Sue patterns. Those patterns became the backbone of my pattern company and blog, Sewhooked.

Like Sunbonnet Sue?

There’s an entire page of free and for sale patterns on Sewhooked!

Hogwarts Sue was never part of the book idea, but she was inspired by the theme and is a pattern from The Good Old days before Fandom In Stitches existed. Back then, all my patterns were free and were shared through to Sewhooked and Harry Potter Paper Piecing.

Hogwarts Sue has been retired for quite some time and Harry Potter Paper Piecing is now Fandom In Stitches. It’s time for me to welcome back Hogwarts Sue. She’s a little bit Sewhooked and a little bit Fandom In Stitches.

To celebrate this sweet coming together of my two blogs, I’m giving away a free set of your choice from Sunbonnet Sue’s Magical Friends to one person that makes Hogwarts Sue and posts her to the Fandom In Stitches flickr group and/or Sewhooked flickr group!

You can only win on one time, but you’re welcome to double your chances and share with both groups!

Winner to be announced Tuesday, September 17, 2013.

What might you win? Well, one of these:

Find Sunbonnet Sue’s Magical Friends sold in sets and individually on Craftsy!

Source: Fairy Tale Femmes (Paper Pieced Set) via Jennifer O. on Craftsy

Source: Fanciful Fairies (Paper Pieced BlockSet) via Jennifer O. on Craftsy

Source: Busy Bodies (Paper Pieced Pattern Set) via Jennifer O. on Craftsy

Source: Wand Wielders (Paper Pieced Block Set) via Jennifer O. on Craftsy

Source: Friendly Familiars (Paper Pieced Blocks) via Jennifer O. on Craftsy

Source: Monster Madness (Paper Pieced Block Set) via Jennifer O. on Craftsy

Source: More Magic (paper pieced block set) via Jennifer O. on Craftsy

Source: Holly Jolly (Paper Pieced Pattern Set) via Jennifer O. on Craftsy

In case you missed it, I have a pattern in Quilts From Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Fall 2013 – Buy it on Etsy!

Reminder: ALL Sewhooked printed patterns are 1/2 price on ETSY (no coupon needed) and will be gone after September 30.
As of October 1, all Sewhooked my patterns will be available exclusively as PDFs via Craftsy!

Have you made any of my patterns? I’d love to see them! Share a link or better yet, add them to the Sewhooked flickr group!

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TTMT #227 – Summer of Sue

Summer Sue Makeover Continues!

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Fanciful Fairies (Paper Pieced Block Set), $7 on Craftsy

It’s September now, and while hints of autumn may be in the air other places in the world, in Austin it’s still hot and sticky and feels like summer!

It’s a good thing, too, because the Summer Sue Makeover to update Sunbonnet Sue’s Magical Friends is not quite done!

Today I bring you two updated sets from the Way Back files: Fanciful Fairies and Friendly Familiars. Both sets have been completely updated, and as with the previously updated set, each individual block is now available as a stand alone pattern exclusively from Craftsy!

How much do I love Sunbonnet Sue? She has her own page here on Sewhooked!

Fanciful Fairies includes 6 full color patterns of sweet fairies!

Tooth Fairy (paper pieced) , $2 on Craftsy

My personal favorite is the Tooth Fairy. She’s a busy little lady!

Tulip Fairy (paper pieced), $2 on Craftsy

The Tulip Fairy always makes me think of my sister. Tulips are her favorite flower!

Rose Fairy (paper pieced) , $2 on Craftsy

Rose Fairy reminds you to take time for the sweet things in life.

Flower Fairy (paper pieced) , $2 on Craftsy

Flower Fairy is bringing a smile to a friend.

Fairy Godmother (paper pieced) , $2 on Craftsy

Everyone needs a Fairy Godmother!

Daisy Fairy (paper pieced) , $2 on Craftsy

Daisy Fairy is a close second for my favorite. I just love how she’s perched so sweetly!

Bonus Pattern! Water Fairy (paper pieced) , $2 on Craftsy

Water Fairy is a bonus pattern not included with the set. When I was originally drafting these patterns several years ago for a book that ended up not being published, she was an extra that didn’t make the cut. Here she is now, in her sweet glory!

Friendly Familiars (Paper Pieced Blocks) , $7 on Craftsy

If you have been around Sewhooked for any length of time, you know that I love whimsy and magic. Friendly Familiars is one of the original sets of patterns that were destined for the book-that-wasn’t. I can’t imagine a little witch or wizard worth his (or her!) salt not enjoying the company of a magical creature!

Wizard with Toad (paper pieced) , $2 on Craftsy

I always imagined this to be a little wizard with a toad he found in the garden. He also reminds me of one of my all time favorite Harry Potter characters, Neville Longbottom!

Wizard with Snake (paper pieced) , $2 on Craftsy

Snakes tend to be associated with evil. Bad boys need friends, too, right?

Wizard with Rat (paper pieced) , $2 on Craftsy

The question that I ask myself about this pattern is what this Wizard is about to do. I’m voting for conjuring cheese for his rat!

Witch with Owl (paper pieced) , $2 on Craftsy

Owls are just magical by nature, aren’t they? This little witch is whispering secrets to her feathery friend!

Witch with Cat (paper pieced) , $2 on Craftsy

Cats are by far my own favorite magical creature, having had quite a few of my own over the years!

There are still two sets to be updated: Busy Bodies and Wand Wielders. They’re in progress and I hope to have them to you soon! After that, I hope to have some NEW Sues to share!

In case you missed it, I have a pattern in Quilts From Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Fall 2013 – Buy it on Etsy!

Have you made any of my patterns? I’d love to see them! Share a link or better yet, add them to the Sewhooked flickr group!

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TTMT #226 – Big Tees

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In which I share some big news (hint…spoilers below!)!

Quilts From 100 Blocks, Fall 2013 – Buy it on Etsy!
Half-Price hard copy (printed) Sewhooked patterns – get them here
Instantly purchase Sewhooked PDF patterns on Craftsy!
Corn Maze was made entirely from Timeless Treasure’s Sketch

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Adios Printed Patterns!

TTMT #225

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Paige’s Star by lunaneela, paper pieced with pieced border
Stars For Linus
Faux Mitered Marvel (click the banner!)

Winner of the Faux Mitered Marvel drawing:

Congratulations, Joan! Be sure to drop me an email – sewhooked@gmail.com to collect your prize!

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Join me for my next class: You Can Stencil A T-Shirt!

Friday, September 6, 9 am – 12 pm
$30 per person, pay online or RSVP to pay at the door.
You will receive handout upon registration.
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Comment to Win Faux Mitered Marvel!

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Faux Mitered Marvel, $8 on Craftsy

As you read this, I’m with my family driving my daughter to her first year at college.

*gulps*

To celebrate this next big step in our lives, I’m giving away one free copy of my new pattern, Faux Mitered Marvel to one commenter. This pattern was created for my darling daughter and she has given me permission to share it with the world!

That’s it, just comment and you could win! Please be sure I can contact you via your comment. I have to be able to get in touch with you for you to receive your prize!

Faux Mitered Marvel, is a full-color six page pattern complete with fabric chart and instructions, just $8 on Craftsy. The best part is you could feature ANYTHING in the 8″ and 5″ squares.

In other news, I’m phasing out selling hard copy patterns and clearing out my Etsy shop! Get 40% off your total purchase with coupon code 40PERCENT now until August 31. Not looking for patterns? I have some other great, ready-to-use items as well!

Have a great weekend, and don’t forget to comment! Winner to be announced Tuesday, August 27!

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Friday, September 6, 9 am – 12 pm
$30 per person, pay online or RSVP to pay at the door.
You will receive handout upon registration.
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Redundant Doctors for the Win!

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Are you tired of hearing about the Doctor Who quilt?

This is it, I promise, the LAST post about it!

Despite talking about it in countless TTMT videos, I just had to share one more post in photos. There’s just something about a good picture, don’t you think?

Here she is, the finished quilt with all 11 Doctors plus the TARDIS.

I know, I know, even I’m blown away by this quilt!

How about a close up of the quilting? I free motion quilted it on my Baby Lock Quest Plus. The whole thing. On a home sewing machine. Yes, I did!

My quilting isn’t perfect, but it makes my daughter happy, and since this is her quilt, I’m happy, too!

*sigh*

I just LOVE the geometry. LOVE IT>

The lovely label made using Jessica Blacknall’s “50 Years” pattern with the names of the Doctor Who Stitch Along Designers added in the space.

And, because it had to be done, a giant TARDIS pillow to go with it.

TARDIS pattern by me, available on Fandom In Stitches.

My daughter leaves for college on Saturday. These are hers. 🙂

Want to hear more about all this stuff? Watch my last TTMT video!

Faux Mitered Marvel, $8 on Craftsy

Because I love this quilt layout SO very much and because you asked, I thought it unfair to not share it with the world!

Here it is, dubbed Faux Mitered Marvel, a full-color six page pattern complete with fabric chart and instructions, just $8 on Craftsy. The best part is you could feature ANYTHING in the 8″ and 5″ squares.

I can’t wait to see what your wonderful creativity does to this surprisingly simple pattern!

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Join me for my next class: You Can Stencil A T-Shirt!

Friday, September 6, 9 am – 12 pm
$30 per person, pay online or RSVP to pay at the door.
You will receive handout upon registration.
Add to Cart