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An Elephant in the Room (TTMT #872 Crafty Vlog)

This week finds me sharing some thrift finds, practicing nail art, and rescuing a much maligned plush elephant! There’s a WHOLE story there, lol. Stay until the end for a Western Screech Owl cameo.

Austin Creative Reuse is my go to to donate crafty supplies and for awesome creative thrifting. Here’s a great list of Creative Reuse centers across the U.S.

Maniology Turtle stamps
Born Pretty stamping plate with roses

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♥ Jennifer O

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I (mostly!) have a plan! (TTMT #870 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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Hello, friends! This week I chat about my tentative plan for my growing collection of scrappy half-square triangles, dying a pair of sweatpants for my husband, BRIEFLY about my first venture into gel extensions, and about what I will be getting up to this week. Stay until the end for a thirsty blue jay. ♥

I used EQ8 for my scrappy hst quilt design.

For the sweatpants, Rit Dye (Black), & Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative

NAIL ART! ♥♥♥
My nails are short square natural by Aprés. I also used Aprés prep and extend gel. These are UV/LED cured and do require a light.

Nail Stamps are by Maniology
Pardon My French
Sea Turtle Conservancy (on clearance as of this post!)
Simply Classic (bought as a starter set)

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

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♥ Jennifer O

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Hearts & Things (TTMT #865 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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Welcome back to my sewing room! This week I talk about a new quilt top, share a machine embroidered repair for stains on a thrifted top, share the nail products I’m using*, and share two small finishes for my eldest.

Me talking about my Instant Pot cover in 2024

Easy Fabric Basket Assembly (sewing tutorial)

Luv Ya quilt pattern by Running Doe Quilts (this is the PDF version)

Tiny embroidered heart is from the Anita Goodesign Minis set

Learning to do my nails in 2026 – a playlist of videos I’ve found helpful. I’d love to hear your story, too!

*I’ve been playing with UV builder gel, but so far I haven’t tried it on my natural nails.

Several of my products came from KISS nails. I purchased them at my grocery store, but you can also find them in their online shop.

KISS PowerFlex Brush-On Nail Glue

KISS Glue OFF Instant False Nail Remover

Holo Taco Sticky Base (this is the only product listed that I ordered)

Essie Gel Setter Top Coat (also purchased at my grocery store)

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

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Find my free patterns on Sewhooked & Fandom in Stitches.

♥ Jennifer O

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Shirts & Sewing Room Shakeup (TTMT #864 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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Hello, friends. In the last week, I’ve finished two me-made garments for my husband, practiced some nail art, and rearranged my sewing room. It sounds like a lot, but everything aside from the nail art was planned and ready to go, which is my favorite way to work.

Jensen shirt pattern by Wardrobe By Me

@thegraytergood for nail art