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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:

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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #834 – Tablecloth Top! (Sewing Show & Tell!)

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I’m feeling much better this week and have (mostly!) finished my tablecloth blouse! There are a couple of small tweaks I want to do now that I’ve worn it, but overall, it’s my favorite of the tops I’ve made myself!

As a recap, I bought a stained and faded tablecloth featuring hand appliqué and embroidery from ⁨Austin Creative Reuse for $3. This was the basis for my scarf blouse.

No Soliciting Sign for Google Doorbell

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

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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #829 – Oh, Shirt! (Sewing Show & Tell)

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I took a quick break from the bookcase quilt to make new blouses just for me: one made from a Simplicity pattern and fabric I cut from an IKEA duvet cover, and one from a self-drafted pattern!

Simplicity S9452

IKEA Strandlummer Duvet

Peasant blouse drafting instructions by @lifeofaseamstress

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

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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT 806 – Heirloom Applique (quilty show & tell)

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Today I share a surprise finished quilt. It was even a surprise to me! My energy and inspiration have been loooow, but I always feel better when I am working on something, so here we are!

There are no patterns for Heirloom Applique. The original blocks were made by my great-aunt, passed to my grandmother, and then to my aunt, who gave them to me. I replicated several of the designs using my embroidery software to make machine applique, adding the cats from a drawing by my eldest kiddo. The final design was me trying to make it all work together. I hope you enjoy it!

Interested in my process? I have a playlist of all the videos that includes blocks to quilt!

I forgot to mention my newly re-released free pattern, Turkey Talk!

Turkey Talk

designed by Jennifer Ofenstein, sewhooked.com

12″ traditionally or paper pieced block

OR 12″ x 19″ wall hanging

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OESD FSL Bell
The 2D Christmas ornaments are from a 2009 CD set by Dakota Collectibles. You can find them online here (a note from me…the set price is way more reasonable than the individual design price).
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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #641 – Shhhh…It’s done!

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In which I share the finished wedding quilt. I don’t usually do a reveal before gifting, but I think it’s safe to share! The quilt is being shipped this afternoon and should be there by the end of the week and certainly before the wedding!

The quilt is a nine-patch on point with 9″ finished squares. I didn’t really use a pattern, just “sketched” it out in EQ8 to get an idea of colors and then winged it!

I apologize for the crazy noise. It’s super hot here and my neighbor’s air conditioning turned on and off a couple of times as I recorded.

Find my free patterns on Sewhooked: Free Patterns, Free Fandom Patterns, Free Harry Potter Patterns.
The Linus Connection, the local blanket making charity I volunteer for.
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TTMT #640 – Furiously Sewing

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In which I share a new project and something fun I bought on clearance!

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TTMT #602 – Hanging In There!

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December 8! We’ve almost made it to the end of this year. I’m hanging in there and hope you are, too.

Edited to add: I just found a heavy white fabric in my stash that might work for the patches because *of course* I did. 😂

That Tube Thing
Achievement in Adulting by Urban Threads
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TTMT #601 – I’m Sewing Again!

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I’m not quite as cheerful this week as I was last week, but I’m hanging in there! I very much hope you’re all doing well. ♥

Face mask pattern I used (see video for how I adjusted it for my more square face)
Bridge Wire (affiliate link)

The following are not affiliate links, I just bought stuff here. 😉

https://www.shopgoodwill.com/
Snow Sweet Stackers 10″ squares
Other fabrics from Thousands of Bolts
Winter FQ Search
Christmas FQ Search
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The Linus Connection, the local blanket making charity I volunteer for.
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TTMT #549 – Happy December!

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Sorry, guys, there was a great big error in my first version of this video! I reuploaded ASAP.

In which I discuss some mail, a charity quilt, and family! 💜

I neglected to mention that EVERY quilt pattern in the Sewhooked Shop is 25% off between now and December 21, 2019. No coupon needed, the discount has already been applied. Happy shopping & thanks for watching! 💜

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TTMT #548 – Rankin Bass Wrap Up

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The Rankin-Bass Quilt Along is wrapping up on Fandom in Stitches. I do hope you’ve enjoyed it! Look for the Design Invitational tomorrow for designs from our quilting community to add to your holiday quilt!

Thanks for watching! ♥