I’ve been working on many decidedly un-crafty things as I gear up for my participation in STITCHED. It’s a very exciting time for me as I’m getting my workshop polished and ready for the site’s unveiling.
In the meantime, I have been doing a tiny bit of handwork while I wait for my kids at various and sundry places. I told you in this post about the linen sampler I’m working on .
So many parts of my crafty life flow into my professional life that it gives me just a little extra joy to work on something that is just for me.
I’ll show this off a bit more in Talk To Me Tuesday tomorrow.
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Have a wonderful Monday!
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Free 6″ paper pieced pattern by Jennifer Ofenstein
The free pattern that I have received some of the most heart-felt emails and comments about over the years is the original 5″ “ASL I Love You.”
For some time, I have been thinking I’d like to update that pattern. For one, I never gave the original a thumbnail, which kind of made me crazy. Details count, you know? I also though this one pattern should be a wee bit bigger.
I present it to you today, version two of ASL (American Sign Language) “I Love You”. This is a 6″ (6 1/2″ unfinished) paper pieced pattern, in both color and black and white for your printing convenience.
You know I can’t play with a pattern without creating some fun layouts in EQ7! What’s a girl to do with spiffy quilting software if not share ideas with her friends?
The cornerstones above were inspired by Cat Magraith’s free heart pattern.
A simpler layout, with the block as the center piece. I really like this one. I think it would make a great cushion cover!
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Have a very happy Saturday!
Run, don’t walk, to see the list of all 20 STITCHED instructors, just released on Alma Stoller’s blog!
As one of the aforementioned 20 (um, yeah, SQUEE!), I can’t even begin to express how exciting this process has been. Everyone that participates in STITCHED is in for such a treat, it’s really like nothing I’ve ever been involved in before….just you wait!
There will be more, more, more coming soon and I can’t wait to share more with you about my paper piecing workshop.
Lilja used Sweet Sue Tops the Tree and Holly Jolly to create an adorable, functional Christmas wall hanging! The blocks with the blue backgrounds are pockets for her Christmas cards!
She’s looking for a name for her quilt, too. Read more about her project and make names suggestions on her blog!
The Month 2 pattern is up for There and Back Again on Fandom In Stitches. I had a lot of fun piecing the block, which was designed by Michelle Thompson. Make sure you go check it out!
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In which I look very, very silly, talk a little about Halloween and show you a few things I’ve been working on.
There and Back Again Month 2 is tomorrow on Fandom In Stitches!
Two fandoms collide – Miroku and Simon “Ghost” Riley
Miroku‘s wind tunnel is being held in check.
Miroku‘s staff
Simon “Ghost” Riley. He has pockets for everything!
Simon “Ghost” Riley. That’s one scary guy.
Boy George, circa Karma Chameleon
I hope your Halloween was safe and happy!
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Feeling Harvesty quilt layout created in EQ7
Some days, I just want to try something new.
That, my friends, is what free patterns are great for!
The “something new” in this case, is pattern presentation.
Generally, my free patterns are individual blocks presented as a 5″ pattern. 5″ patterns are easy to fit onto one page and they are easy to enlarge or shrink, if that’s your fancy. I’ve been designing 5″ patterns since the very beginning of my paper piecing adventure.
Most of my patterns are also in color because I like working with colored patterns and it’s simple enough for you to print in black and white if that doesn’t work for you.
So here’s the new part…
I have two free patterns for you today, one brand new, one an updated version of an older one. Both are presented in black in white, using texture instead of color to represent fabrics. In addition to that, each document includes 3″, 5″ and 6″ versions for creating different sized blocks.
Hey, that’s fun!
I can’t promise I’ll do this to all of my patterns, or that I’ll even do it again, but it was a fun little experiment for me and I’d love your feedback on pattern size, color and what you like best.
As ever, my free patterns are for your personal or non-profit use. Please enjoy!
3″, 5″ and 6″ Maple Leaf Paper Pieced Pattern
3″, 5″ and 6″ Pumpkin Paper Pieced Pattern (updated)
Original Pumpkin Block and pattern
The same blocks as a wall hanging.
Layout created in EQ7.
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I recently acquired a pre-stamped, very old fashioned linen sampler, complete with age spots. After having it in my stash for a couple of months, I’ve decide what it really needs is rainbow thread.
Talk about some seriously happy stitching! Just having this in my hands makes me feel content.
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Have a wonderful Friday!
It’s time to talk turkey, specifically about Turkey Talk!
So, there’s this idea I’ve had for a long, long time. It didn’t really start to take shape until after I learned to embroider for The Project of Doom. Before that time, the design was never quite right.
And then, inspiration!
My turkey was too quiet.
It was simple. He just needed a few words.
Words are a miraculous thing. Once added, I couldn’t wait to get this wall hanging made to share with you!
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paper piecing, strip piecing and embroidery
French Knot eye…see that embroidery is coming in handy!
Gobble Gobble? That’s what he said!
Quilting close-up. Done on my Babylock Quest
And, from the back. Guess who forgot to add a hanging sleeve? Dang it.
Why does this turkey make me so darn happy? I couldn’t say, but he really, really does!
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