Tag Archives: Project of Doom

TTMT #836 – Bookcase Quilt Finale! (Bookcase Quilt Show & Tell)

As promised, this is the finale of the EPIC bookcase quilt I’ve been working on for my husband. As a bonus, I shared photos of every Project of Doom/Bookcase Quilt that my hands have touched.

I talk about this project in more detail in this video

And I talk more about quilting here

Everything you need to know to get started paper piecing, including my free tutorials.

NEW on my website, a page dedicated to my Bookcase Quilt patterns, helpful information, a gallery of my bookcase quilts, and more!

More 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:
(Sharing because I’ve been asked. You can use any machine of your choice to make your own version.)

JUKI TL2010-Q for all piecing
Brother PE-7700 (my previous, and first, embroidery machine)
Brother PR1X (my current embroidery machine)
Grace Q’Nique 15R Quilt Machine for free-motion & ruler quilting (mounted on a Gracie King Frame)

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

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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #835 – Quilting is DONE! (Quilty Show & Tell with bonus upcycled shirt!)

Dear friends, the epic amount of quilting on the Bookcase Quilt is DONE! I was able to really focus and quilted a couple of hours almost every day last week. In all, it took me nearly 30 HOURS to finish the quilting. I have some threads to bury, a small repair to complete, and then I’ll move on to binding and labeling. With any luck, I’ll have a finished quilt reveal next week!

As a bonus, I share a recent upcycled shirt project that I haven’t had a chance to discuss yet. The photo I used to show how it originally looked came from Poshmark.

I used my Grace Q’Nique 15R for free-motion & ruler quilting.

I talk all about the finished quilt top here:

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

Check out my new YouTube Channel: ⁨Backyard Jen⁩!

If you enjoy my free content, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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. ♥

Free Pattern Friday: Just the Books!

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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.

Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥

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

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!

If you enjoy my free content, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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

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!

If you enjoy my free content, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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. ♥

Free Pattern Friday: Sting Bookcase Block (The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings)

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

As I continue to work on the bookcase quilt for my husband, I’ve been sharing new designs here and on Fandom in Stitches, both free for your personal use.

Today I have Sting, Bilbo & Frodo’s sword featured in The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings.

This is a simplified version of the sword with space to add the optional item of your choice. I hope you enjoy! With special thanks to Carol J for testing this pattern.

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. ♥

tested by Carol J

Sting Bookcase Block

designed by Jennifer Ofenstein

@sewhookedjen

10″ x 20″ paper pieced

This pattern includes space to add an optional extra item of your choice.

free for personal use only

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More TOLKIEN INSPIRED patterns on Fandom in Stitches!

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♥ Jennifer O

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

Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥

Video Tutorial – Hoop 10″ Bookcase Quilt Blocks to Machine Embroider Titles

Hello, friends! This video is a follow-up from my February 25, 2025 Talk to Me Tuesday Vlog titled “Embroidered Bookworm.” I had several requests for more information on how I am hooping 10″ bookcase quilt blocks that are already made. I hope this little explanation helps!

Links marked with an * are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use my link to make a purchase.

Happy stitching!

March blocks coming tomorrow!
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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. ♥

TTMT #815 – Sewjo is a Go Go (Quilty Show & Tell)

Hello, my friends! Today finds me sharing a flood of progress on my hub’s bookcase quilt. Questions? Just let me know!

FUNDRAISER for Miss P

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Did you know I share short videos of crafts & critters on YouTube? You can find those here!
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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT 803 Happy Little TTMT (A Quilty Show & Tell)

Welcome to the studio where we’ll be sharing some happy little projects. I hope you enjoy today’s diversion. Have a Happy little Halloween!

I will be in Houston for the International Quilt Festival on Friday & Saturday. Say hello if you see me! I will be in my regular guise. 😉

If you enjoy my free content, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi. Your support is greatly appreciated.

♥ 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. ♥

Free Pattern Friday: Sherlock Holmes’ Churchwarden Pipe Bookcase Block

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

As mentioned in recent videos, I’m working on a bookcase quilt for my husband. I’ve been sharing these new designs here and on Fandom in Stitches, both free for your personal use.

We both love Sherlock Holmes, so adding our favorite fictional detective to his quilt was a no-brainer!

Next up is Sherlock Holmes’ Churchwarden Pipe, inspired by my favorite Holmes portrayed by Jeremy Brett. This will be my last Holmes’ themed designed for now.

I hope you enjoy this pattern. I look forward to bringing you more new bookcase blocks as I design them!

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. ♥

Sherlock Holmes’ Churchwarden Pipe Bookcase Block

designed by Jennifer Ofenstein

10″ paper pieced

free for personal use only

(machine embroidery not included)


Need some summer reading? 

Sherlock Holmes is in the public domain

You can access all the stories for free at Project Gutenberg.

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Find my Fandom patterns HERE

More Sherlock Holmes on Fandom in Stitches!

If you enjoy my free content, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi. Your support is greatly appreciated.

♥ Jennifer O

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

Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥