Free Pattern Friday: Just the Books!

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

I shared on Tuesday that the multi-fandom/history bookcase quilt top I’ve been working on for my husband is at last complete!

Today, I share new blocks made just for this quilt. These 6 simple paper pieced bookcase blocks are perfect for any bookcase quilt project. If you’re looking to make your own Fandom bookcase quilt, you can find a whole load of patterns on Fandom in Stitches. Look for “Bookcase Quilts” in the purple menu for a wide variety of options.

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. ♥

Just Books, 2025, Block 1

designed & tested by Jennifer Ofenstein

@sewhookedjen

10″ paper pieced

free for personal use only

Just Books, 2025, Block 2

designed & tested by Jennifer Ofenstein

@sewhookedjen

10″ paper pieced

free for personal use only

Just Books, 2025, Block 3

designed & tested by Jennifer Ofenstein

@sewhookedjen

10″ paper pieced

free for personal use only

Just Books, 2025, Block 4

designed & tested by Jennifer Ofenstein

@sewhookedjen

10″ paper pieced

free for personal use only

Just Books, 2025, Block 5

designed & tested by Jennifer Ofenstein

@sewhookedjen

10″ paper pieced

free for personal use only

Just Books, 2025, Block 6

designed & tested by Jennifer Ofenstein

@sewhookedjen

10″ paper pieced

free for personal use only

I forgot to take a photo of this block before adding machine embroidery, but I did make it, and it is in the final quilt. This image is an approximation created using EQ8.

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♥ Jennifer O

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

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TTMT #831 – Story(Book) Time! (Bookcase Quilt Show & Tell)

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Y’all! The bookcase quilt top for my husband is DONE!

Some info about this quilt:

The Project of Doom and many other bookcase quilt blocks are all on Fandom in Stitches. Look for “Bookcase Quilts” in the purple menu. Indiana Jones blocks by Holly Urbain and Lantern block by Wendi Riggens. All other blocks were designed by me. Additional books-only filler blocks will be coming soon, free for personal use, via Fandom in Stitches and Sewhooked.

I designed the overall quilt and all of my quilt block patterns using EQ8.

I designed all the book titles and many of the embroidery items myself using ⁨Embrilliance Stitch Artist 1.

If you need help hooping for machine embroidered titles, I have a video tutorial showing how I hooped my blocks.

Other designs in this quilt:

Urban Threads Anatomical Skull (quilt version edited by me)
Urban Threads Cthulhu Crest

Anita Goodesign Grecian Garden (mine is an older disc copy, but this has all the same designs)
Anita Goodesign Egyptian

Bookcase Fabric Moda Grunge Black 204, Background Fabric Moda Grunge Fig 379

If you’re looking for anything else I didn’t specifically list, let me know and I’ll point you in the right direction.

Machines used in this project so far:

JUKI TL2010-Q for all piecing
Brother PE-7700 (my previous, and first, embroidery machine)
Brother PR1X (my current embroidery machine)

FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!

My new YouTube channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #830 – EPIC SCISSORS (Sewing & Quilty Show & Tell)

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This week I’m talking about my super fun birthday gift from Jewells, some very happy progress on the bookcase quilt for my husband, and last week’s thrift haul.

FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!

My new YouTube channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

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Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches.

♥ 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 #829 – Oh, Shirt! (Sewing Show & Tell)

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I took a quick break from the bookcase quilt to make new blouses just for me: one made from a Simplicity pattern and fabric I cut from an IKEA duvet cover, and one from a self-drafted pattern!

Simplicity S9452

IKEA Strandlummer Duvet

Peasant blouse drafting instructions by @lifeofaseamstress

FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!

My new YouTube channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #828 – Oops Row! (Quilty Show & Tell)

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The epic amount of machine embroidery continues on the bookcase quilt blocks for my hubs (aka my # permanentboyfriend). I had 10 glorious minutes last week when I thought I was done with blocks before realizing I was not! I explain why in the video. Ah, well, sometimes stumbling blocks breed creativity and that certainly worked in this case!

Urban Threads Anatomical Skull (basis for my “Bob the Skull”)

Past me talking about the 2024 TTMT Swap

I use Embrilliance Stitch Artist 1 for machine embroidery design and EQ8 for quilt design.

Hooping 10″ bookcase blocks Tutorial

FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!

My new YouTube channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

Join us on TTMT!

Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches.

♥ 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 #827 – All About Those Books (Quilty Show & Tell)

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Today I share a short follow-up to last week’s video and book title progress on my bookcase quilt. Just a row and a half of books left to embroider! Stick with me to the end because I’d love your feedback on a very tentative idea I have for 2026.

I use Embrilliance Stitch Artist 1 for machine embroidery design.

InkStitch is a free, open-source machine embroidery design software. Disclaimer: I have not tried it; let me know if you do!

Mentioned in this video:

FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!

My new YouTube channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

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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. ♥

Raggedy Rescue: The Good Omens Makeover!

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These were a gift and are not for sale. Video and photos for entertainment only, I don’t do commissions. ♥️

In this video, I share my makeover process from thrift store Raggedy Andy dolls to Aziraphale and Crowley (Good Omens).

Helpful info:

I have a full selection of Raggedy Rescue tutorials available here.
I used this tutorial to help understand how to line a tiny vest pattern (adapated versions of vintage pattern McCalls 3002)
Heavenly Wings Freestanding Lace (machine embroidery) from Urban Threads

Some of the Supplies used:

Lo-Ran Needle Threader
Gingher Embroidery Scissors
DMC Hand Embroidery Needles
DMC Stranded Embroidery Thread in Red (other colors also used)
Dritz Seam Fix Seam Ripper
Havel Ultra Pro Seam Ripper
Taylor Seville Magic Flat Head Pins – easy to grip and melt resistant!
Round Magnetic Bowls in fun colors! – for pins, because I love color!
Sewline Mechanical Fabric Pencil– also good for marking on fabric. Erases or washes out.

**Links to more of my favorite supplies!**

Raggedy Ann & Andy Pattern Tidbits:

I used McCall’s Crafts Pattern 8377 for the base layer of clothing, as well as modifiying Ann’s dress to create a coat pattern.
The Raggedy Ann & Andy clothing pattern shown in this video is a vintage McCall’s 3002.I used it for the vest and shoes, making minor modifications to both to better align with the character.
Both patterns shown in this video are out of print, but there are some modern Ann & Andy patterns out there as well as lots of great out print patterns for Raggedy Ann & Andy patterns available in various sizes. Use what works best for you. Try ebay and etsy for older patterns. If you have sewing friends, it’s worth asking around. My pattern came from my grandmother, and I have a variety of other gems shared by friends.
Both dolls shown in this video were thrifted and repurposed, but you can make yours from scratch using any Raggedy Ann & Andy pattern doll pattern.

*Looking for a different video. Check out all of my Raggedy Rescues here or see my Raggedy Rescue Playlist on YouTube.*

As always, please let me know if you have any questions. ♥

Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches.

♥ 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 #826 – Back to Embroidery! (Quilty Show & Tell)

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I’m finally back to working on the embroidery for my husband’s bookcase quilt! I also had a short and sweet sew day with a friend and have a little bit of show and tell from that.

I use Embrilliance Stitch Artist 1 for machine embroidery design.

Scrappy Sewcial at Hip Stitch!

FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!

My new YouTube channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

My Good Omens Raggedy Rescue Makeover video will post FRIDAY!

#TTMTBOM **April 2025**
#TTMTBOM **Pattern Archive**

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Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches.

♥ 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 #825 – #ttmtbom Finish! (Quilty Show & Tell)

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Hello, friends! I’m so excited to share the finish of our #ttmtbom and my completed event quilt! I also talk about my new YouTube channel, ⁨Backyard Jen⁩, and give a shout-out of thanks to my Ko-Fi supporters!

If you participated in the #ttmtbom and would like the machine embroidery file for the label I designed, you can reach out to me at sewhooked@gmail.com. You’ll need at least a 5″ x 7″ hoop to make this design.

FUNDRAISER for Miss P– help Jewells’ daughter with her semester in Japan!

#TTMTBOM April 2025

#TTMTBOM Pattern Archive

My new YouTube channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

My Good Omens Raggedy Rescue Makeover video is in progress! With any luck I’ll have that to you soon.

Join us on TTMT!

Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches.

♥ 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. ♥

Introducing @BackyardJen!

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Hello, friends!

After numerous requests and suggestions, I’ve created a second YouTube channel JUST for my outdoor content: @BackyardJen.

This channel will feature shorts and more extended video footage from my birdfeeder cameras, outdoor critters, flowers and plants, and probably some windchimes here and there!

If you want a moment of zen now and then and have enjoyed my birdfeeder footage, please consider subscribing. YouTube subscriptions are always absolutely free. Thank you for your support and encouragement; it means the world to me!

Looking for my quilting, sewing, and other crafty content? I’m not going anywhere! You’ll find it all here on sewhooked.com & on my main YouTube channel: @sewhookedjen!

Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches!