Sunbonnet Sue Again – Monsters Afoot

Here’s a summary: in late 2008, I was contracted to design patterns for a book.

I did.

Those patterns became Sunbonnet Sue’s Magical Friends. The book was never published, the contract canceled by the publisher. In 2010, after a long healing process, I released the first batch of patterns from The Book That Never was.

For quite some time since I started selling my own patterns, I’ve been asked to break these sets up so that customers can buy just the characters they like most and not have to commit to an entire set.

Because I love you guys AND because I really do think it’s a great idea, this is my summer Sewhooked project!

I think need a snappy name for it.

Revisiting Sue?

More Magic?

Whatever you call it, there’s no denying I’ve avoided working on this for some time because part of the process for me is updating all the patterns, which brings back memories and that feeling of incompleteness I had following my book contract being canceled. Somehow, redesigning these patterns has been cathartic and RIGHT NOW feels like the time to do it. There will even be a few surprises along the way as I release never before published designs that weren’t originally included in any sets!

See all my Sunbonnet Sue Patterns here

The book version of these patterns were all shades of one color when printed because that’s what the publisher wanted. The new, updated versions are full color, updated to match my current style and, I think, are easier to follow.

Each set is being updated and each individual pattern, for the first time ever, will be available on Craftsy for just $2 each.

Monster Madness is the first updated set. If you’ve previously purchased Monster Madness and would like a copy of the updated set, please forward your receipt to sewhooked@gmail.com and I’d be happy to email you a copy of the new version. If you purchased on Craftsy, the pattern in your library will be automatically updated.

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

Source: Frankie (paper pieced) via Jennifer O. on Craftsy

Source: Little Reaper (paper pieced) via Jennifer O. on Craftsy

Source: Zombie (paper pieced) via Jennifer O. on Craftsy

Source: Wolfie (paper pieced) via Jennifer O. on Craftsy

Source: Vampy (paper pieced) via Jennifer O. on Craftsy

Thank you for joining on this journey down memory lane. I’m well into updating the next set of Sue’s friends and hope to have them ready for you by next week.

Have you made these or other patterns designed by me? I’d love to see them in the Sewhooked Flickr group!

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Featured Pattern: Zombie (paper pieced), just $2 on Craftsy!

Next Class: July 21, 2013

Paper Piecing Club @ The Stitching Studio

1- 4 pm; $10 per person;

You will receive handout upon registration.

Doctor, Doctor

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Wow, week 6 of the Doctor Who Stitch Along! How did it roll around so fast?

Oh, right. End of the school year. Graduation. Vacation. AND I gave away a Harry Potter quilt.

Time flies when you’re busy!

Stitching The Doctor has been a very zen experience for me. For some reason, I have gravitated towards backstitching and I’ve very much enjoyed sitting in the evening stitch, stitch, stitching away.

The Sixth Doctor, who I designed for the SAL, is the obvious exception for backstitching. French knots, and lots of! Mmm, texture!

The Sixth Doctor on Fandom In Stitches

The Doctors so far, stitched by me. Designers are noted below.

The First Doctor, Designed by Aalia Zaman

The second Doctor, Designed by Jennifer Ofenstein (me!)

The Third Doctor, Designed by Aalia Zaman

The Fourth Doctor, Designed by Kim Kuehn

The Fifth Doctor, Designed by Kristel Carnahan

The Sixth Doctor, Designed by Jennifer Ofenstein

I’ve been playing with the idea of adding additional sashing to each of my blocks, or possibly adding another block in between. This Doctor Who quilt will be for my daughter and she’d like to take it to college with her in the fall. I’d like it to be the right size for the super long twin bed that will be in her dorm room. Fortunately, I still have a little time to decide which direction to go from here!

Now that The Doctor has had his day (Wednesday, of course!), it’s back to work for me. I am in the process of updating each pattern in my Sunbonnet Sue’s Magical Friends Series. For the first time ever, I’ll be offering each block from every set individually, something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time! These will be available exclusively in my Craftsy shop.

Until next time!

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Featured Pattern: Fleur-de-lis (paper pieced), just $2 on Craftsy!

TTMT #215 – Give it away, now!

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In which I GIVE AWAY a Project of Doom quilt made by the Fandom In Stitches community!

Am I gonna tell you who the winner is? You’ve gotta watch to find out!

Our Harry Potter-themed quilt raised $778 for The Linus Connection of Central Texas! WOO!

HUGE thanks to each and every person that made blocks for this special quilt and for the smaller PoD we will be giving to The Linus Connection.

To those that donated, THANK YOU for your generosity. Your money will go towards buying blankets supplies to help create handmade blankets for children in crisis situations in Central Texas.

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Featured Pattern: Fleur-de-lis (paper pieced), just $2 on Craftsy!

Home again…and WIN a Harry Potter Quilt!

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Well hi there! I am OFFICIALLY back from family vacation! Before we get back to business, I want to share something very important from the Sewhooked sister-site, Fandom In Stitches!

This is the LAST DAY to get your chance to win the very special Harry Potter quilt created by readers of Fandom In Stitches!

Haven’t donated yet? Don’t despair, there is still time to get your name in the hat to win this Project of Doom quilt made by Fandom In Stitches readers!

This very special quilt is being quilted by Shannon Shaw, the award winning quilter of the original Project of Doom made by Jennifer Ofenstein!

See the original with awards here.

How do you win? Just make a donation to The Linus Connection and forward your receipt to ofenjen@fandominstitches.com! Easy, peasy. You will receive one entry for every dollar donated.

Donations accepted until 8 am Tuesday, June 18.
Winner to be announced Tuesday, June 18 on TTMT!

The goal? $500 in donations!

Current donations: $598...can we make it to $1000 before June 18?

Safe, secure online donations.

Donations will be used to purchase blanket making supplies to create handmade blankets for children in crisis situations in Central Texas.

The Linus Connection is a Central Texas 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to make and deliver handmade security blankets for children in crisis situations in Austin, Texas and the surrounding area. The blankets go to children in hospital emergency rooms, in crisis centers, in foster care, battered women’s shelters, to any child who is in need of a little extra security in their lives.

Winner will receive a finished quilt. Only the quilt top is shown. The winner will receive the finished quilt no later than July 31, 2013…Harry’s birthday!

BIG THANKS to the following FiSers for sharing their time and talent for this special project: Aalia Z, Terri J, Dawn F, Lotte K, Cheryl P, Liza, Wendy N, Joy C, Donna K, Nicole B, Abbie D, Alida P, Elizabeth M, Roxanne M, AC, Red Letter Quilts, Teresa C, unnamed donor from Asheville, NC & Laura W! All of your names will be included on the quilt label!
Designed and pieced by me!

Disclaimer: This event was organized by me to support The Linus Connection. The Linus Connection is not associated with Sewhooked or Fandom In Stitches, but is my favorite charity and I have been an active volunteer for the non-profit for over ten years.

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Featured Pattern: Fleur-de-lis (paper pieced), just $2 on Craftsy!

One Day Sale!

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*throws confetti*

My daughter is graduating from high school tomorrow! We’re proud and sort of stunned, all at the same time. I guess that’s how this works, huh?

HOW is that possible? I’m still working on figuring that one out! I’ll let you know when it actually sinks in!

To celebrate her accomplishment, my family and I are taking two weeks off to spend time together before she gets ready to leave for college in the fall.

Because I want you to celebrate, too, I’m offering 20% off your purchase of $5 or more in my ETSY shop, just use coupon code VACATION! Offer valid only on ETSY. My store closes until June 18 starting tomorrow making this offer TODAY only!

Prefer instant download to waiting for hardcopies in the mail? My Craftsy shop is always open!

Have a fabulous first two weeks of June…see you on the flip side!

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Featured Pattern: Fleur-de-lis (paper pieced), just $2 on Craftsy!

TTMT #214 – Life Takes Over

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Summer Classes with me…here in Austin, Texas!
Doctor Who Stitch Along
Make a donation to The Linus Connection and win a Project of Doom quilt!
Project of Doom in one zip file on Craftsy (forgot to mention this in today’s video!)
Make Stars for Linus!

The Second Doctor, week 2 of The Doctor Who Stitch Along on Fandom In Stitches…designed by yours truly!

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Featured Pattern: Fleur-de-lis (paper pieced), just $2 on Craftsy!

The Zip File of Doom

The Classes are Coming, The Classes are Coming!

Marie Bostwick Blog Hop Winners…At Last!

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After a brief delay, we have winners for the Marie Bostwick Between Heaven and Texas Blog Hop!
Marie Bostwick Blog Tour - Between Heaven and Texas

New book from the Publisher:

Autographed book:

Door hanger & signature block:

Congrats to all three of our winners! I have contacted each of you individually, but if you have not received my message, please email sewhooked@gmail.com.

Thanks to everyone that played! The comments were just wonderful and I really enjoyed reading all your stories about living in and visiting Texas!

See the original post and read all the great comments! There’s a free pattern, too…don’t miss it!

Other fun stuff to do:

Stitch with us!

Win this quilt!

Make Stars for Linus!

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Featured Pattern: Fleur-de-lis (paper pieced), just $2 on Craftsy!

TTMT #213 – Blocks and A Tour

	Paper Piecing Club @ The Stitching Studio Three hours of paper piecing fun! Bring a new paper piecing project or an old one that you need inspiration (or help!) to finish up. Whether you’re looking to brush up on your paper piecing techniques, are stuck on a project or would enjoy working on your paper piecing project in a group setting, this is the class for you. Not intended for beginners. Sunday July 21; 1- 4 pm $10 per person You will receive handout upon registration.
	Beginning Paper Piecing Class @ The Stitching StudioDo you want to learn to paper piece? Have you tried paper piecing and found it confusing or frustrating? We’ll take the fear out of paper piecing while youl learn this fun and versatile quilting technique! This is a basic technique class appropriate for beginners and beyond. Friday, August 2; 9 am – 12 pm $35 per person You will receive handout and pattern upon registration.
	Hot Dog, A Pillowcase! Class @ The Stitching StudioLearn the easiest, fastest and fun way to make beautiful pillowcases! Sunday August 18; 1 – 4 pm $30 per person You will receive handout upon registration.
	You Can Stencil A T-Shirt Class @ The Stitching StudioLearn the basics of creating freezer paper stencils in this fun class! Stencils are a fun way to embellish quilts, bags, t-shirts and more. We will be cutting a design for a t-shirt that we will stencil in class. Friday, September 6, 9 am – 12 pm $30 per person You will receive handout upon registration.