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New, Faded, & Thrifted (TTMT #850 Sewing Show and Tell)

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It’s variety week with a new finished Jensen shirt for the hubs, some handwork, a thrift haul, and checking in on an old project!

Have ideas for my next project or pattern suggestions for lady shirts? Let me know in comments!

Wardrobe by Me Jensen shirt

Fabric used – Moda Bella Harbor (9900-20)

Stitcher’s Revolution #34 Floral Farm Friends Embroidery Transfers

Gilmore Girls Quilt Along on Fandom in Stitches!

Birds & other Critters on my second YouTube Channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

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TTMT #757 – Surprise UFO Finish!

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This week finds me with an *almost* complete Christmas quilt top, a couple of tiny projects, and a surprise UFO finish!

I forgot to share with you guys that the Mandalorian Christmas tree was a smash hit! I’ll try to remember to share next week. ♥

♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #735 – Hand & Machine

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The happiest of anniversaries to my favorite guy in the world!

Today I share an update on my permanent boyfriend, hand embroidery, machine applique, and other embroidery machine fun!

Thank you once again to my Ko-Fi supporters. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Both Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches are currently being funded by your generous gifts!

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Tiny Bonus Video: Blast from the Past

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Hello, friends!

I was organizing some things in my sewing room today when I came across old samples from Fandom in Stitches. Many of these were made by me for The Summer of Stitching, an event we shared back in 2014. There are also a few other odds and ends sprinkled throughout.

I thought these were fun enough to share again, and I will admit it makes me wonder what other treasures are hiding in my bins…

All patterns can be found on Fandom in Stitches and are free for personal & non-profit use only.

If you like shorts like this, you can follow me on YouTube or Instagram, both as @sewhookedjen. ♥

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for a Free Pattern Friday!

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TTMT #595 – Mail & My BFF’s Birthday

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It’s a LONG video today because I had rather a lot to share! I hope you’re all well. ♥

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TTMT #594 – Positive Attitude

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A number of people have reached out and asked how I’m managing my repetitive stress injury (RSI) with all the crocheting. Early this year, my primary care physician recommended fish oil to help keep my cholesterol in check. It has had the rather amazing side effect of REALLY helping with my RSI and with arthritis in general. I’m not recommending it to you because it’s also a blood thinner (see cholesterol comment above) and I’m obviously not a doctor. That’s my secret, though, and I have no complaints about that!

Correction from last week: I think I told you all that the hats I’ve been making start with an 8″ circle and go from there. They do not! They start with a 6″ circle. Sorry about that.

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TTMT #583 – Embroidery Corner

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I did some rearranging and am using my embroidery machine again! Welcome to my dark and not-so-mysterious bedroom.

 

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Free Pattern Friday – Groovy Mushrooms

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Welcome back to Free Pattern Friday!

I always look forward to getting to share with you. ♥

Groovy Mushrooms

Today I’m sharing an old favorite.!

This was my very first hand embroidered pieces made in 2010 or 2011. This was early in my days of learning to hand embroider. This little hoop hangs next to my desk as a reminder that we’re always learning. Also, I think it’s sweet. 🙂

Groovy Mushrooms was inspired by a vintage hand-drawn pattern that came to me in a pile of other things. Date and original designer unknown. I can tell you that the original version was brittle with age and practically fell apart in my hands when I held it. This is my own take on that original doodle.  I share with you now in homage to the unknown, but obviously groovy, artist!

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New Pattern! French Macarons to Paper Piece or Hand Embroider

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Fresh from the Sewhooked Suggestion box, with BIG thanks to Robin B for the idea, I’m pleased to share French Macarons, a new pattern now available in my Craftsy Shop.

This pattern is dedicated o $10+ Patron Susan Pepper. Thank you for your support, Susan!

This $2.95 pattern includes:

  • 6 – 4” x 6” individual Macarons patterns to make a 12” pattern to paper piece (12 1/2” unfinished)
  • 10” design to hand embroider (stitch on 12 1/2” or larger fabric)

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Robin’s suggestion was for French Macarons to paper piece. I wanted a simple way to make as many of these delectable treats as you wanted for your quilt, so instead of designing an overall block, I went for something more modular. Make as many as you like. Make them one color or mix it up for a fun, colorful selection!

I’ve also been wanting to include more hand embroidered designs in my patterns. The embroidery is included here as a bonus to see how you like it as an option. If hand embroidery is something you’d like to see more of my patterns, let me know!

 

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Free Pattern Friday – Crazy Cakes!

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Welcome back to Free Pattern Friday!

Today is my birthday!

*throws confetti*

I recently spent a whole lot of time cleaning up the hard drive on my computer. During this adventure in bytes, I found tons of unfinished patterns, sketches, doodles, and whatnot, all of which I’d never shared.

At some point it the distant past, I sat and doodled a slew of cupcakes with personality for hand embroidery. Why? Not a clue, but when I rediscovered these designs, it occurred to me that nothing could be more perfect for my birthday post!

I hope you enjoy these personality-filled cupcakes to hand embroider. Happy birthday to me!

Crazy Cakes by Jennifer Ofenstein

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Pro-Tip: I use Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy for all of my hand embroidery projects. Print designs on this water soluble fabric using your printer, stick it on your fabric and stitch! It rinses away cleanly when you’re done. Easy, peasy perfect transfer every time. This isn’t a paid endorsement, but the above is an affiliate link. I really do use this stuff all the time! 😉 Check your local quilt store or order online.

Want a different size? Check out how to enlarge & reduce quilt patterns using Adobe Reader!

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Are you quilting along with Paper Piecing Vintage? Share a Signature Block for the PPV Signature Quilt! This special project is a for a commemorative signature quilt that I will keep after Paper Piecing Vintage has concluded. Find this block on page 21 of Paper Piecing Vintage. If you’re only making a few blocks, you can also find the Signature Block Pattern right here.

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Stop by Sewhooked on the second and fourth Mondays of every month through June for the Paper Piecing Vintage Quilt Along (PPV2017)!

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Happening now on Fandom in Stitches!

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