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31 Days of Halloween – A Little Haunted

31 Days of Halloween on sewhooked.com

Welcome back to 31 Days of Halloween!

First thing is first, a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my best girlfriend, Jewells!

*throws confetti*

Now, on to business!

Each Friday in October, I’ll be featuring some of my Halloween-inspired patterns that are available for sale in my Craftsy shop. Free Halloween goodness returns tomorrow!

A Little Haunted Wall Hanging

A Little Haunted – now just $2.95 on Craftsy!

9 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ finished

Today, we’re revisiting one of my first-ever patterns made for sale, A Little Haunted.

halloween drawing by comic_day

This wonky little haunted house was inspired by a piece of artwork drawn by my son when he was still a little kid.

My little kiddo turns 18 in a couple of months, so that was some time ago!

A Little Haunted with owls

A Little Haunted includes all the directions and pattern pieces you need to make the haunted house with boarded up windows or this simplified version, perfect for fussy cutting!

Want a different size? Try out my tutorial for enlarging/reducing patterns!
@ QuiltCon, 2013

Spotted in the wild! A Little Haunted in the BabyLock Booth at QuiltCon 2013!

Quiltmaker's Quilts from 100 Blocks Quiltmaker's Quilts from 100 Blocks

I still have a couple of copies of Quiltmaker’s Quilts From 100 Blocks in my Etsy shop. Included in this magazine is my quilt pattern, Jewels of the Wind. This quilt was inspired by the birthday girl herself. Thanks, Jewells, for always being an inspiration!

Are you making projects from 31 Days of Halloween? Share your photos with my flickr group! There will be a fun surprise after Halloween for one lucky winner!

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Bonus Friday Post! 50% off for Sewhooked Readers!

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Hi all, I have a quick bonus post for you today! For the next week, Craftsy is having a special deal JUST for Sewhooked readers.

You heard that right, that means you!

Because of my work with Fandom in Stitches, many of my readers are brand new to quilting and one of the things I hear most often is “I finished a quilt top, now what?!”

With that in mind, I couldn’t think of anything better than a thorough class on finishing your quilts at home on your own sewing machine!

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Machine Quilting: Free Motion & More has everything you need. For just $19.99 (regularly $39.99), you’ll get unlimited access to the following lessons:

  • Lesson plan
  • Lesson 1. Introduction
  • Meet award-winning quilter, teacher and author Wendy Butler Berns.
  • Lesson 2. Preparing Your Quilts
  • Lesson 3. Stabilizing the Quilt
  • Lesson 4. Walking Foot Stitch Designs
  • Lesson 5. Marking for Free-Motion Quilting
  • Lesson 6. Simple Free-Motion Quilting
  • Lesson 7. Complex Free-Motion Quilting
  • Lesson 8. Thread Talk
  • Lesson 9. Whole Cloth Quilting & Troubleshooting
  • Lesson 10. Bindings & Finishing Touches

Sewhooked readers get 50% off Machine Quilting: Free Motion & More until October 15, 12015! Original price is $39.99, get it now for $19.99! Offer good until 10/15/15 @11:59pm MT.

Enjoy!

See you tomorrow for another 31 Days of Halloween post!

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Quirky Qwerty Alphabet!

Quirky Qwerty Alphabet - Now available!

I’m pleased to present Quirky QWERTY Alphabet, a set of  56 easy-to-piece paper pieced patterns.

Blocks are 6″ blocks (6 1/2″ unfinished). Get the entire set from my Etsy Pattern Shop for just $8.95. That’s right, 56 patterns to incorporate names, emoticons, birthdays, anniversaries or whatever else you like into your quilt projects for only $9!

The pattern includes a table of contents, character chart for easy reference and a link to my (free!) tutorial on resizing patterns, the full alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9) and lots of great keyboard characters to make emoticons, web addresses and more. See the full list below.

Quirky Qwerty Alphabet!

Included patterns are:

  • A-Z
  • 0-9
  • Period .
  • Question ?
  • Exclamation !
  • Comma ,
  • Semi-colon ;
  • Colon :
  • Quotation Mark “
  • Plus +
  • Minus –
  • Slash /
  • Angle Bracket <
  • Percent %
  • Equal =
  • Asterisk *
  • Pound (Hash Tag) #
  • Parentheses (
  • Underscore _
  • Dollar (U.S.) $
  • At @
  • Ampersand &

My patterns are designed in EQ7!

 

Happy stitching!

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TTMT #289 – Paper Piecing Vintage

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

Paper Piecing Vintage with bonus pieced borders

 

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

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Tree Trimming

 

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 – December (and we’re done!)

Paper Piecing Vintage with bonus pieced borders

This is it!

The big one…the one we’ve all been waiting for!

It’s hard to believe, but we have reached the finale of Paper Piecing Vintage!

Today’s update includes not only the final pattern, but the finishing instructions to turn each size block into a quilt using either 6″ or 12″ block AND an optional surprise bonus not included in the original design, the beautiful pieced border you see above!

It has been my great joy and honor to share this very special vintage-inspired Block of the Month event with you all. Thank you for shopping small and supporting an independent designer like myself! Your patronage helps to keep me designing and sharing both free and for sale designs.

Amber's PPV
And before we move forward with this last big PPV post, monumental thanks go out to my very good friend and consummate pattern tester Amber Lowery for testing each month’s pattern so it could come to you every month error free! This stunning black, teal and purple quilt with optional pieced border is her finished version!

And now…the final block in this 12 month block of the month!

Paper Piecing Vintage December

Today we have Spinning Puzzle. It looks complicated, but it pieces like a four patch and is super duper easy!

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

Paper Piecing Vintage December

 Spinning Puzzle by Jennifer Ofenstein (sewhooked.com)

Already registered for PPV? 

Download your updated BOM file now!

Save some time by following these bonus directions:

  • Both 6″ and 12″ blocks will stitch up even faster if you pre-cut (amounts are generous to allow for wiggle room)
  • For the 12″ block, you’ll need the following:
    • Dark Fabric: 4 – 7″ x 4 1/2″
    • Dark Fabric: 2 – 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ sub-cut into 4 half square triangles
    • Light Fabric:  4 – 7″ x 4 1/2″
    • Background: 6 – 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ sub-cut into 12 half square triangles
  • For the 6″ block, you’ll need the following:
    • Dark Fabric: 4 – 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
    • Dark Fabric: 2 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ sub-cut into 4 half square triangles
    • Light Fabric:  4 – 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
    • Background: 6 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ sub-cut into 12 half square triangles
  • Have fun!


Paper Piecing Vintage - Quilting Close-up

Gorgeous custom quilting by Francesca of Swink Girls Quilts! Aren’t the Baptist Fans just wonderful?

couponAs a special offer just for Sewhooked customers, get a 10% discount from Swink Girls Quilts on long arm quilting for your own Paper Piecing Vintage when you get in touch with Francesca by March 1, 2015! Offer only good on Paper Piecing Vintage Block of the Month quilts. Please see Swink Girls Quilts for details on long arm quilting pricing and email Francesca to make arrangements to have your PPV quilted!

Paper Piecing Vintage Signature Block
There’s still time to send in your Signature Blocks! All blocks received by December 31, 2014 will go into a keepsake quilt that includes the 2014 PPV Participants. Won’t you join us?

See your pattern for details and check out our Facebook Group for photos of blocks received so far!

Haven’t bought Paper Piecing Vintage yet? You can download the entire Block of the Month right now for just $12 – That’s 12 vintage inspired block of the month designs in 6″ & 12″ paper pieced patterns (24 total!), bonus blocks, layouts for two quilt sizes and instructions for a bonus pieced border, all for one awesome price!

Paper Piecing Vintage Greeting Cards

Visit the Sewhooked Etsy Shop for these fun commemorative Paper Piecing Vintage greeting cards in red & green, just in time for the holidays!

Tree Trimming

Each month, I give away a fun prize, often a pattern from my Craftsy Shop. In November, share ANY project designed by me (from Craftsysewhooked.com,fandominstitches.com, Quiltmaker, etc.) with the Sewhooked flickr group and be entered to win a free copy of one of my most popular patterns, Tree Trimming!

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Oh-La-La, Craftsy Sales Are Afoot!

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This week, Craftsy is hosting some amazing sales!

On Wednesday and Thursday, Craftsy is having a Pre-Black Friday Sale: Enjoy Big Savings on Yarn, Fabric & Kits !

From Friday through Sunday, Craftsy is hosting their Black Friday Sale: All Classes $19.99 or less!

UPDATE: Craftsy has extended their Black Friday Sale one more day, through Monday, December 1st, All Classes $19.99 or less!

Now is a great time to get the classes you’ve been eyeing all year! Craftsy classes also make a great gift, so do some holiday shopping for the crafter in your life.

Shop now because you won’t want to miss these incredible sales!

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Tree Trimming

Each month, I give away a fun prize, often a pattern from my Craftsy Shop. In November, share ANY project designed by me (from Craftsysewhooked.com,fandominstitches.com, Quiltmaker, etc.) with the Sewhooked flickr group and be entered to win a free copy of one of my most popular patterns, Tree Trimming!

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Turkey Talk Sale!

Turkey Talk from Sewhooked

One Day Only, get Turkey Talk for just $4.00 (regularly $6.50)!

Includes a 12” (12 1/2”) paper pieced block pattern with instructions to make this cute embroidered turkey wall hanging.

Turkey Talk alternative blocks

Sale ends 9am CST, Monday November.

Get it here!

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Stop by Sewhooked on November 20, 2014 for my block and a fun giveaway! Looking to buy Quiltmaker Magazine? Here’s an easy link for current and past issues! I will also signed copies for sale in my Etsy store once this issue has been released.

sewhooked.com October 2014 Pick 3 Giveaway!

Stop by the Sewhooked flickr group and share photos of your quilt blocks & projects made from Sewhooked patterns, including Paper Piecing Vintage or any other pattern (free or for sale) designed by me. You will each photo you share (one entry per project), you will be entered to win your choice of THREE individual block patterns ($2.95 or less each) from my Craftsy Shop!

Click on the banner to go Sewhooked flickr group. Winner to be announced tomorrow, November 3, 2014!

 

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Paper Piecing Vintage: November

Paper PIecing Vintage - November 2014

November, November! How did you get here so fast?

It’s hard to believe, but this is the next-to-last installment of Paper Piecing Vintage! The December update will include not only the final pattern, but the finishing instructions to turn each size block into a quilt (see the layout below).

Today we have Vestibule, a vintage inspired block. I really love this one, partially because it looks complicated, but it really isn’t!

As with all the blocks from PPVVestibule is entirely paper pieced and both 6″ and 12″ patterns are included.

Paper PIecing Vintage - November 2014

 Vestibule by Jennifer Ofenstein (sewhooked.com)

Already registered for PPV? Download your updated BOM file now!

Paper PIecing Vintage - November 2014

Save some time by following these bonus directions:

  • Both 6″ and 12″ blocks will stitch up even faster if you pre-cut (amounts are generous to allow for wiggle room)
  • For the 12″ block, you’ll need the following:
    • 4 – 4 3/4″ squares (background)
    • 8 – 2 3/4″ x 4 3/4″ rectangles (background)
    • 4 – 2 3/4″ squares (star centers)
    • 16 – 2 3/4″ squares sub-cut into 32 triangles (star points)
  • For the 6″ block, you’ll need the following:
    • 4 – 2 3/4″ squares (background)
    • 8 – 1 3/4″ x 4 3/4″ rectangles (background)
    • 4 – 1 3/4″ squares (star centers)
    • 16 – 1 3/4″ squares sub-cut into 32 triangles (star points)
  • Have fun!

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

There’s still time to send in your Signature Blocks! All blocks received by December 31, 2014 will go into a keepsake quilt that includes the 2014 PPV Participants. Won’t you join us?

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.

http://www.quiltmaker.com/100blocks.html
Exciting news! I have a block in Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Vol. 10!
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Stop by Sewhooked on November 20, 2014 for my block and a fun giveaway! Looking to buy Quiltmaker Magazine? Here’s an easy link for current and past issues!

sewhooked.com October 2014 Pick 3 Giveaway!

Stop by the Sewhooked flickr group and share photos of your quilt blocks & projects made from Sewhooked patterns, including Paper Piecing Vintage or any other pattern (free or for sale) designed by me. You will each photo you share (one entry per project), you will be entered to win your choice of THREE individual block patterns ($2.95 or less each) from my Craftsy Shop!

Click on the banner to go Sewhooked flickr group. Winner to be announced November 3, 2014!

 

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Paper Piecing Vintage – October

Paper Piecing Vintage October 2014 Block

 

Oh my goodness, it’s OCTOBER which means there are just two more installments of  Paper Piecing Vintage!

Today, I share one of my favorite traditional blocks, a log cabin, with a fun light/dark combination that I call Round The Log Cabin.

As with all the blocks from PPVRound The Log Cabin is entirely paper pieced and both 6″ and 12″ patterns are included.

Paper Piecing Vintage October 2014 Block

Round The Log Cabin by Jennifer Ofenstein (sewhooked.com)

Already registered? Download your updated BOM file now!

Save some time by following these bonus directions:

  • Save time, pre-cut! For both 6″ and 12″ blocks, you can easily pre-cut strips by measuring the “logs” and adding roughly 1/2″.
  • Have fun!

Paper Piecing Vintage Signature Block
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.

Today is your last chance to share photos with the Sewhooked flickr group of your quilt blocks & projects made from Sewhooked patterns, including Paper Piecing Vintage for a chance to win a free copy of Sunbonnet Sue’s Magical Friends, Set 1: Monster Madness. The set includes 5″ patterns for all the classic monsters shown…just in time for Halloween! Winner coming soon!


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Paper Piecing Vintage – August

August Paper Piecing Vintage Block

 

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 PPVCaught 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)!

August Paper Piecing Vintage Block

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

Already registered? Download your updated BOM file now!

August PPV, helpful hint
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!

Paper Piecing Vintage Signature Block
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!

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.

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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