Amanda and I know each other in the online world- I think we have crossed paths a couple of times in person. We both sewed projects from Thermoweb (I believe she still does!) and that’s where I we met initially.
She shows off some crazy quilting skills along with some pops of applique fun. She isn’t stuck in just quilts though, as you can see- she designs pillows, bags and other fun sewing projects.
Along with her patterns, her cat is the next best thing 🙂 You’ll find all about both on her site as well as many free patterns and tutorials.
You are going to love the project she is sharing with us this month!
Here’s a bit more about Amanda:
I am a Southern California girl who loves anything creative. I am the mom to 3 darling children and wife to one darling hubby! I have a passion for all things creative, chocolate, and cats!! I have been sewing since I was 8. When I was 12 I began sewing my own shorts. I have been quilting for 16 years and have the fabric stash to prove it. You can usually find me in one of three places: the fabric store, the thrift store, or the home improvement store. I love sharing my ideas and giving my projects as gifts.
About the project for the quilt group:
I am a summer person and I am always so sad when summer is over – it’s heart breaking!!! I hate when its not summer! I thought I would make a little Halloween project to encourage me to have a positive outlook on the upcoming fall! It did the trick! I love sewing for fall! The mini quilt is made with the featured block and then a few borders. You can sew it in an afternoon!
Country Fall Mini Quilt
Materials:
Fabric, sewing machine, rotary cutter, thread, iron – all the basics!
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The Night Sky Mystery Quilt Block
The block is 12″ finished and it has half square triangles, squares, and rectangles. I was inspired by the black and white cat print from Riley Blake – I guess everything I sew has cats!! It is also easy to change the colors to fit your taste!
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~ Enjoy her interview ~
How did you get your start in sewing?
I learned to sew as a little girl. My mom sewed all our clothes. She would also sew fun things like animals and doll dresses. I started sewing on my home in junior high – I would make my own shorts!
What inspires you?
Do you have a favorite notion?
I am pretty old school with the notions 🙂 I made a zipper pouch for my clover binding clips. I keep my needles, a little pair of scissors, a leather finger and thread and it’s my binding on the go bag!
What’s coming up for you that we can check out~
I am releasing my very first fabric line with Riley Blake Designs! I am super excited! The line is called Scaredy Cat and it’s Halloween inspired! I will be at quilt market in October!!
Quirky or fun fact about yourself?
Where can you find her?
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Becky Jorgensen is the creative quilter behind Patchwork Posse, the Patchwork Planner and her online quilt group Patchworkers Plus. You can find her patterns in books, magazines, and her quilt membership. Gather your quilting supplies, organize your sewing space, explore the process of disappearing quilt blocks, or finish a free quilt pattern. I'll help you use what you have, finish what you start and make your quilting journey fun!
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