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My Favorite Things – March

Welcome back to Sewhooked for the fourth installment of My Favorite Things, my 2016 Block of the Month!

My Favorite Things includes 12 brand new patterns to paper piece in both 6″ and 12″, as well as a FOUR BONUS BLOCKS to mix and match your own favorites!

These patterns are MY Favorite Things, but I very much hope that you will find some of your favorite things in the mix.

***IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT HOW THIS BOM WORKS***

The first day of each month in 2016 is FREE PATTERN DAY. At that time, you can download* the monthly BOM pattern for free from 8am CST on the 1st to 8am CST on the 2nd (i.e. 1/1/16 – 1/2/16). After that time, each pattern will be available for $2 from my Craftsy Pattern Shop. Bonus blocks will be included at no additional cost every three months.

*Please note that you will need to save or print on Free Pattern Day. The free pattern link will expire after 24 hours.

Every three months, our BOM includes a bonus pattern! TODAY is that day!

♥ ♥ ♥ GET THE MARCH PATTERN ♥ ♥ ♥

It’s lucky March and today I have two more of My Favorite Things to share with you: Scissors & a Rotary Cutter. No quilter’s supplies would be complete without these two beauties cutting tools.

Pattern document includes two – 6″ & 12″ fully color paper pieced patterns as well as sewing order for both blocks.

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Here are (most!) of my favorite cutting tools. I have a few more goodies tucked away in my “to go” sewing kit, including my first ever rotary cutter, a Fiskar gifted to me by my quilter Mom.

I keep a 45mm Olfa for paper and one for fabric, moving my old blade from fabric to paper until it’s given all it’s got! The third cutter is used for specialty blades.

Time for a new #olfa blade! I retire down...old fabric blade becomes paper piecing blade. When that one is shot, it goes in an old powder compact. When it's time to toss, I tape the whole thing closed to (hopefully!) avoid damaging anyone.

Safety Tip: Store old rotary blades in a container. When it’s full, tape it up before disposing.

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Need to catch up? Our patterns so far are available in my Craftsy Pattern Shop!

January 2016 Pattern

February 2016 Pattern

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Every pattern for this BOM has been tested by both myself

and Amber Lowery, friend and awesomesauce pattern tester!

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In December I will release instructions for FOUR layouts (all of them optional, of course!) that you can use for your My Favorite Things.

Each layout lists fabric amounts for four quilts using either 6″ or 12″ blocks with and without Bonus Blocks.

♥ PRINT Optional Layouts, Fabric Amounts & Quilt Along Information ♥

16 My Favorite Things Blocks

12 My Favorite Things Blocks

♥ NEED PAPER PIECING HELP? I have a page for that! ♥

Our February drawing will be for a custom quilt label professionally embroidered by Sarah’s Sewing Studio (photo soon!). Entering to win is easy, just share your photos with the Sewhooked flickr group, making sure your photos are set to share. You’ll be entered to win for each photo you share!

Want a quilt label? Get your own custom label for $9.95 (as shown with your name and recipient’s name) or $14.95 for additional text (for example, the name of your quilter). A two color option is also available. Contact Sarah’s Sewing Studio for more info. Make sure to tell her I sent you!

The March winner will be announced Friday, March 4, 2016!

Want to sponsor a prize? Please drop me an email.

Join the Sewhooked Facebook Group for community, fun and support! This is absolutely optional and not required to participate in the BOM.

Happy stitching!

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Save The Date: Tuesday is Free Pattern Day!

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Hello, my friends!

This is a friendly reminder that FREE PATTERN DAY for My Favorite Things is Tuesday March 1, 8 am CST (U.S.) until 8 am on March 2.

Be sure to save or print your pattern on Free Pattern Day. The pattern link will expire at 8 am on 3/2/2016.

Need to catch up? Our patterns so far are available in my Craftsy Pattern Shop!

January 2016 Pattern

February 2016 Pattern

Are you a Facebook user? Join the Sewhooked Facebook Group for community, fun and support! Please note that it is optional and not required to participate in the BOM.

Want to sponsor a prize? Please drop me an email.

Join the Sewhooked Facebook Group for community, fun and support! This is absolutely optional and not required to participate in the BOM.

Happy stitching!

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My Favorite Things – February!

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Welcome to the second installment of My Favorite Things, my 2016 Block of the Month!

My Favorite Things includes 12 brand new patterns to paper piece in both 6″ and 12″, as well as a FOUR BONUS BLOCKS to mix and match your own favorites!

These patterns are MY Favorite Things, but I hope you will find some of your favorites along the way, too.

***IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT HOW THIS BOM WORKS***

*Please note that you will need to save or print on Free Pattern Day. The free pattern link will expire after 24 hours.

Our second block in My Favorite Things is the versatile and always useful button, presented in a colorful trio!

♥ ♥ ♥ GET THE FEBRUARY PATTERN ♥ ♥ ♥

Pattern document includes 6″ & 12″ fully color paper pieced patterns as well as sewing order.

If you are like me, you have a tin, box or jar stuffed full of fun buttons. I regularly dip into one of my box o’ buttons for a variety of projects. One of my prized possessions is my Grannie’s button collection (above).

Need to catch up? Get the January Pattern now!

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In December I will release instructions for FOUR layouts (all of them optional, of course!) that you can use for your My Favorite Things.

Each layout lists fabric amounts for four quilts using either 6″ or 12″ blocks with and without Bonus Blocks.

♥ PRINT Optional Layouts, Fabric Amounts & Quilt Along Information ♥

♥ NEED PAPER PIECING HELP? I have a page for that! ♥

Every pattern for this BOM has been tested by both myself

and Amber Lowery, friend and awesomesauce pattern tester!

Want a chance to win a fun, free prize each month during 2016? It’s easy! Make today’s pattern (or any pattern designed by me) and share it with my flickr group. You’ll be entered to win for each photo you share! The January winner will be announced Friday, February 5!

Want to sponsor a prize? Please drop me an email.

Join the Sewhooked Facebook Group for community, fun and support! This is absolutely optional and not required to participate in the BOM.

Happy stitching!

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February is right around the corner!

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My Favorite Things. a Block of the Month by Jennifer Ofenstein

Hello, my friends!

This is a friendly reminder that FREE PATTERN DAY for My Favorite Things is Monday, February 1, 8 am CST (U.S.) until 8 am on February 2.

Be sure to save or print your pattern on Free Pattern Day. The pattern link will expire at 8 am on 2/2/2016.

Need to catch up? Get the January Pattern now!

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Are you a Facebook user? Join the Sewhooked Facebook Group for community, fun and support! Please note that it is optional and not required to participate in the BOM.

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Want a chance to win a fun, free prize each month during 2016? It’s easy! Make any of my patterns and share with my flickr group. You’ll be entered to win for each photo you share! January winner to be announced Friday, February 5, 2016.

Want to sponsor a 2016 prize? Please drop me an email.

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New Pattern Every Wednesday though March!

My Favorite Things Bonus Post – You Asked For It!

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Since posting the very first My Favorite Things Block on Friday, I have had many, many requests to see our goal quilt and to have fabric totals for background, etc.

The instructions for this layout (all four versions in both 12″ & 6″) will be posted in December after all blocks are released.

These layouts are entirely optional and you are in no way obligated to use this design to create your quilt. This is here for your convenience if you wish to choose fabric in advance.

Please note that this contains layout only (including block backgrounds, sashing, flying geese, additional solid blocks and cornerstones). You will need small amounts of additional fabric to create the items in each block.

PRINT THIS INFORMATION

Quilt Layout for 12″ Blocks – Version 1

60″ x 72″ as shown

All sixteen blocks (12 BOM plus 4 Bonus Blocks) and two background fabrics.

3 1/2 yards of background for blocks
3 yards of background two (shown as white)
1/2 yard for flying geese & cornerstones

Quilt Layout for 6″ Blocks – Version 1

30″ x 36″

1 1/4 yards of background for blocks
1 1/2 yards of background two (shown as white)
1/4 yard for flying geese & cornerstones

Quilt Layout for 12″ Blocks – Version 2

60″ x 72″ as shown

All sixteen blocks with one (12 BOM plus 4 Bonus Blocks) and one background fabric.

6 1/2 yards of background for blocks
1/2 yard for flying geese & cornerstones

Quilt Layout for 6″ Blocks – Version 2

30″ x 36″

2 1/2 yards of background for blocks
1/4 yard for flying geese & cornerstones

Quilt Layout for 12″ Blocks – Version 3

60″ x 72″

Twelve BOM (no Bonus Blocks), two background fabrics and one solid (blue blocks).

3 1/2 yards of background for blocks
3 yards for background two (shown as white)
1 yard for extra blocks (shown as blue)
1/2 yard for flying geese & cornerstones

Quilt Layout for 6″ Blocks – Version 3

30″ x 36″

1 yard of background for blocks
1 1/4 yards for background two (shown as white)
1/4 yard for extra blocks (shown as blue)
1/4 yard for flying geese & cornerstones

Quilt Layout for 12″ Blocks – Version 4

60″ x 72″

Twelve BOM (no Bonus Blocks) and one background fabric.

6 1/2 yards of background for blocks (this includes the original 3 1/2 for the blocks)
1 yard for extra blocks, flying geese & cornerstones

Quilt Layout for 6″ Blocks – Version 4

30″ x 36″

2 yards of background for blocks (this includes the original 1 1/4 for the blocks)
1/2 yard for extra blocks, flying geese & cornerstones

PRINT THIS INFORMATION

Designed in EQ7. All designs Copyright Jennifer Ofenstein, sewhooked.com

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Every pattern for this BOM has been tested by both myself and Amber Lowery, friend and awesomesauce pattern tester!

Want a chance to win a fun, free prize each month during 2016? It’s easy! Make today’s pattern (or any pattern designed by me) and share it with my flickr group. You’ll be entered to win for each photo you share! Winners to be announced on the first Friday of each month.

Want to sponsor a prize? Please drop me an email.

Join the Sewhooked Facebook Group for community, fun and support! This is absolutely optional and not required to participate in the BOM.

Until next time!

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First block posted today!

Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow!

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Tomorrow is the very first day of My Favorite Things, my Block of the Month (BOM) to be hosted right here on Sewhooked!

My Favorite Things includes 12 brand new patterns to paper piece in both 6″ and 12″, as well as a number of bonus blocks to mix and match your own favorites!

These patterns are MY Favorite Things, but I hope you will find some of your favorites along the way, too!

On the first day of each month, you can download that month’s pattern for free from 8am CST on the 1st to 8am CST on the 2nd. After the first day, each pattern will be available for a $2 from my Craftsy Pattern Shop. The the entire block set will available for sale by December.

FABRIC AMOUNTS (this info is in the pattern)

Background Fabric for 12” blocks only = 3 ½ yards
Background Fabric for 6” blocks only = 1 ¼ yards.
Small amounts of other fabrics needed to complete each block.
(yardage includes bonus blocks).
Suggested sashing/border amounts will be shared with final (optional!) layouts in December.

NEED PAPER PIECING HELP? I have a page for that!

Every pattern for this BOM has been tested by both myself and Amber Lowery, friend and awesomesauce pattern tester!

Want a chance to win a fun, free prize each month during 2016? It’s easy! Make today’s pattern (or any pattern designed by me) and share it with my flickr group. You’ll be entered to win for each photo you share! Winners to be announced on the first Friday of each month.

Want to sponsor a prize? Please drop me an email.

Join the Sewhooked Facebook Group for community, fun and support! This is absolutely optional and not required to participate in the BOM.

See you tomorrow for the FREE January pattern!

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TTMT #289 – Paper Piecing Vintage

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Join me as I shiver in the cold and talk all about Paper Piecing Vintage one last time!

Get the ENTIRE block of the month in one for just $12 on Craftsy!

November prize deadline extended! You have one last chance to enter to win a free PDF copy of Tree Trimming by sharing your photos with the Sewhooked Flickr Group! Share any project made from one of my patterns for a chance to win! Winner to be announced tomorrow.

Why Flickr? So I can share your photos right here on sewhooked.com! Here’s last month’s post so you can see how it works.

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Paper Piecing Vintage: September

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Hello, September!

We’re nearing the end! With this installment, there are only THREE more months to come in Paper Piecing Vintage!

Today, I share a very traditional design, Beggar’s Block. If you’ve ever pieced this block before, you will find the paper pieced version goes together a bit differently, and I hope, easy peasy to get all those points!

As with all the blocks from PPV, Beggar’s Block is entirely paper pieced and both 6″ and 12″ patterns are included.

Beggar’s Block by Jennifer Ofenstein (sewhooked.com)

Already registered? Download your updated BOM file now!

Save some time by following these bonus directions:

For both sizes, save time by cutting strips of fabric 1/2″ to 3/4″ wider than the template. You can then sub-cut pieces a little bit longer. For example: for the 12″ block, cut 2″ strips, sub-cut into 2″ x 5″.
Triangles can be sub cut from squares. For example: for the 12″ block, cut 16 – 2 3/4″ squares, sub-cut into half-square triangles (32 sqt).
Save time by chain piecing!
When piecing final pattern, line up the center square to get perfect points.
Have fun!

Don’t forget to sent in your 6″ signature block for the Paper Piecing Vintage Signature Quilt! Lots of great blocks have already arrived…a bit thanks to everyone that has already sent in their block.

If you have not yet shared yours, I will be accepting Signature Blocks until December 31, 2014. See your pattern for details and check out our Facebook Group for photos of blocks received so far!

Haven’t signed up for Paper Piecing Vintage yet? Registration for the entire year is just $12. That’s 12 patterns in two sizes (plus the occasional bonus!), entirely paper pieced for one awesome price! All patterns for the year to date are included when you download. Upcoming patterns will be added for you to download the first of each month in 2014.

Sign up for Paper Piecing Vintage now!

Today is your last chance to share photos of your quilt blocks & projects made from Sewhooked patterns, including Paper Piecing Vintage. Photos enter you to to win a copy of Jack Leaves The Light On (one entry per project or quilt block)! Be sure to share with the Sewhooked flickr group today for your chance to win…winners announced tomorrow!

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Paper Piecing Vintage – August

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Welcome to August!

It’s hard to believe, but after today’s update, there are only four more blocks to go in Paper Piecing Vintage!

Today, I bring you a slightly different take on a very classic block, the Spider Web. I call mine Caught in the Web!

As with all the blocks from PPV, Caught in the Web is entirely paper pieced and both 6″ and 12″ patterns are included.

Your August PPV update includes a surprise Bonus Block (not pictured)!

Caught in the Web, by Jennifer Ofenstein (sewhooked.com)

Already registered? Download your updated BOM file now!

Save some time by following these bonus directions:

The 12″ pattern includes only one page. Make four copies and lay out the pieces following the included lettered units and using the 6″ pattern as a guideline.
For simple pre-cutting, use a strip of fabric and alternate pieces for triangles (see photo). This works on either size block and for many other PPV designs, too!
Save time by chain piecing like pattern pieces.
Have fun!

Thanks to your generosity, I have already received many wonderful 6″ signature block for the Paper Piecing Vintage Signature Quilt!

If you have not yet shared yours, I will be accepting Signature Blocks until December 31, 2014. See your pattern for details and check out our Facebook Group for photos of blocks received so far!

Sign up for Paper Piecing Vintage now!

There is still time to win this month’s Sewhooked flickr prize! In July, ALL photos of projects made from Sewhooked patterns, including Paper Piecing Vintage and College Days, that are shared with the Sewhooked flickr group will be entered to win a copy of my pattern Topsy-Turvy Trees! Winner to be announced Monday August 4, 2014.

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Featured Pattern: Wee Lil’ Penguin (2 sizes, paper pieced), just $2.95!

Paper Piecing Vintage: May

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It’s May Day, and the first of the month means a new Paper Piecing Vintage pattern!

Today’s installment is one I’m especially excited about. This pattern is about as traditional as you can get and there’s a good reason it’s still around…it’s cute, cute, cute!

I’ve dubbed my version Our Little House.

As with all the blocks from PPV, Our Little House is entirely paper pieced and both 6″ and 12″ patterns are included.

Our Little House, by Jennifer Ofenstein (sewhooked.com)

Already registered? Download your updated BOM file now!

Like many of the PPV blocks, the pieces for Our Little House are easy to pre-cut with a little measuring before you start.

Save some time by following these bonus directions for the 12″ block:

Use 2″ strips for the narrow pieces (windows, walls, narrow background strips)
Use 3 1/2″ strips for the roof and wide background pieces
Have fun!

April was my birthday month and I have already received many 6″ signature block for the Paper Piecing Vintage Signature Quilt! If you have not yet shared your block I will be accepting Signature Blocks until December 31, 2014. See your pattern for details!

Sign up for Paper Piecing Vintage now!

Don’t miss yesterday’s blog post for Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Vol. 9 Blog Tour for a preview of my Yum Yum Strawberry Cake block and for two fun giveaways! Click here for my post!

PPV Prize April 2014

Join the Paper Piecing Vintage Facebook Group for exclusive content and to sew with friends!

Share your Paper Piecing Vintage photos with the Sewhooked flickr group for a chance to win fun prizes all year long. There’s still time to win the April prize (pictured above!). Winner and a new prize to be announced Monday, May 5!

Need some help with paper piecing? Check out my full-length workshop, shared free right here on Sewhooked!

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