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About Amy

 

What I Make With My Hands, I Give Of My Heart

I’ve always been a craft dork.  I remember a childhood filled with painting classes and beading looms…with hours and hours spent between the tall bookshelves of my local library, always in the craft aisle, hunched over and devouring a fat stack of books on the floor.  Far before the internet had come on the scene, I absorbed every craft book I could possibly get my hands on.  Embroidery, flower drying, jewelry, crochet, pottery, and of course, sewing…goodness knows I spent many a dime in library fines when I just couldn’t bare to drop my favorite books into the return slot.

I officially caught the quilting bug in 1992, though I know it had rooted much earlier.  Perhaps it was all those Sun Bonnet Sues who sweetened up my nursery as a young child.  Or all that secret digging through my grandmother’s mysterious sewing box, tightly packed with threads of every color and more tomato pincushions than a person could possibly need in a lifetime.  Whatever it was, it resonated in me more deeply than anything I’d ever known.  Quilting is like painting and fabric is my paint…mesmerizing shapes, endless colors, limitless possibilities.  But this painting is made to be snuggled.

In addition to designing and making quilts, I have an even more joyous job!  I’m a wife, and a mother to 4 amazing children.  They are my inspiration, my light- they make me laugh every single day, and never cease to remind me why it is I love to quilt- it’s beauty, it’s joy, it’s comfort, it’s love.

My Loves

Kids Collage

Russell's Quilt 7

Kitchen After 11

Adventures 01

Chicopee Quilt 11

How I actually find time to quilt is a complete mystery.  Somewhere amidst the wonderful craziness of motherhood and household managing, I manage to find time to sew, or rather perhaps it finds me.  I think it helps that I’ve finally created sewing spaces that are thoroughly part of the main areas of our house, rather than tucked away, like the secret cave sewing rooms of my past. There’s no denying it, there’s no sneaking away…it’s a part of every day, so why not bring my sewing out where the rest of the family is?  I think this helps to make the sewing less of “my” thing and more of a family thing.

Sewing Room 1

Sewing Room 3

Sewing Room 4

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Well, that’s a little about me!  Thanks for stopping by to check out my site!  Wishing you a most delightful, colorful day, and hoping you’re doing what brings you joy.

XO

Amy

Comments

  1. Irene says

    November 23, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    You have a loving family, Amy! I really enjoyed the 2012 BOM of Craftsy, and look forward to your BOM 2013. Let me tell you that I am not a native English speaker, but Spanish, but hearing your videos has really helped improve my English learning because your pronunciation is very clear.

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    • Eva Rasmussen says

      December 27, 2012 at 11:31 pm

      Wow finally i think i am doing this right i hope im not riteing on some one elses post.Amy the babys are just beatiful.You have a sweet little family.I took your class and i was wondering when is the cut off date for your next one.I did finish my quilt but never did figure out how to send you a pic.Well I just stoped by to say hello

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    • Ethel Lytton says

      January 26, 2013 at 7:30 pm

      I’m rearranging my sewing room and your sewing room inspires me! Thanks!

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    • Jenni jones says

      April 8, 2013 at 7:08 am

      Thanks for sharing Amy, I remember watching great grandma, winding wool , making doll clothes, but mother would not buy me a sewing machine aged 10, I had to learn how to make doll clothes by hand… Little tiny twitches, she had a motto, ‘take it out and do it again, she bought me my first machine when I was aged 11…..a beautiful singer, which died about 5/6 years ago, my mom in law let me have her husqvana Viking … Could not really bond with it,… Got myself a new machine, and she sings like my singer, she is a silvercrest…. I can quilt on her to… And a whole heap of tuff…. I reall have been enjoying your 2012 BOM… Can’t wait for you to do another session…

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  2. MaryLFK says

    November 24, 2012 at 7:46 am

    I love seeing your sewing studio. I was particularly attracted to the wall shelf with all the nooks and crannies for supplies. Thanks so much for sharing your darling family with your sewing fans.

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  3. Lynn Zdanko says

    November 25, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Amy, I am looking forward to the “Sugar block series” when does it start?
    You have a beautiful family, thank you for sharing. But, lets hear about that handsome angel husband too!
    Have a great holiday season too.

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  4. Vicky Adams says

    November 25, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    I did your block of the months in 2012 looking forward to 2013 Sugar Block series.
    Had a very wonderful time watching your videos and being able to go back and see if i missed something.Your family is so darling.
    Also what kind of machine do you use on the show its a husquavarna viking what?
    Thats a quilting machine right?

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  5. Gerri says

    November 28, 2012 at 8:29 am

    Are you going to have new lesson for the new year or will you have time? You have a nice family.

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  6. Kim of PersimonDreams says

    December 4, 2012 at 7:35 am

    wonderful! thanks for sharing!

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  7. mary says

    December 5, 2012 at 4:30 am

    amy, on your snowball quilt, if you stitch a second line next to the first one on the corner blocks, when you cut in between them, you will have little HST’s from the 4 corner blocks. so you stitch 2 lines per corner. does that make sense the way i explained it?
    thanks,
    mary :)

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  8. Anna says

    December 9, 2012 at 5:14 am

    Thank you Amy and belated congratulations on the twins’ arrival! Just wanted to express to you my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for sharing with quilters worldwide (I am a US expatriate living in the heart of Europe for the last 30+ and still counting years) your passion and your knowledge about making quilts. I love it and look forward to checking out your news every month. God bless!!
    AT

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  9. Judy Blinkenberg says

    December 15, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    I sure like your sewing space. I like the white. Congratulations on your family. You will be a very busy Mom.

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  10. Joyce says

    December 17, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    Wonderful studio! I have the same quilt frame and really enjoy it. It allowed me to finally get all my quilt tops finished!

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  11. Adrienne Schmidt says

    December 27, 2012 at 11:56 am

    Your sewing room is fantastic; it’s inspired me to redo mine so that I like the colours better. I can hardly wait for January so we can start the Sugar Block quilt. And along with the others, thanks for sharing the pics of your darling family. My children are grown, and I now have 4 grand daughters, for whom I’m making quilts this year.

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  12. Rhonda Hunter says

    December 27, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    Loved your BOM quilt for 2012, and very much looking forward to 2013! Thanks for all the tips!

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  13. Kathleen says

    December 30, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    Oooohhhh. I love finding a new interesting blog. Would love to keep my work surfaces as tidy as yours.

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  14. Lyschel Burket says

    January 4, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    All I’m going to say it WOW! Love that you have space to quilt with 4 little ones. I have 3 myself and only get to look at my sewing bag from afar most days. #2 I LOVE your craft space…we all need a woman cave! Well done! Oh, and your work is amazing, but I hope you already know that. After all, it’s from your soul.

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  15. Ornella Ibba says

    January 5, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    Hello Amy ! First of all, Happy New Year to you and to your nice family ! I’ve just discovered your videos on Craftsy, so I’m new in quilting…. I will start soon to make blocks, thanks to your explanations… and I can’t wait ! Quilting is traditional in your country, and not that common in Europe (not like in US)….I have been sewing for longtime, recently I had an exhibition with some dolls and plushies (some of them crocheted, amigurumi style)….Well, just to say thank you so much for the experience you’re sharing with all of us, you’re amazing ! Take care, Ornella

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  16. Debby Bawkin says

    February 2, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    Hello Amy. What a beautiful family. Four little ones all at once. I can relate. My son and his wife have three little girls right now and his wife just had back surgery. So I understand how busy you can get. Those little ones don’t slow down for anything. I just finished your Craftsy Block of the Month course which I thoroughly enjoyed. I just signed up for your Sugar Block of the Month. I’m a bit late but hopefully I can catch up. I’m looking forward to continuing to quilt along with you.

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  17. Cindy Lowder says

    February 7, 2013 at 6:27 am

    What memories your pictures brought back. I quilted with three “stair step” boys…I often quilted 8pm til midnight so I could keep up the momentum without interruptions. My husband was a sea captain and gone months at a time. Loved the 2012 BOM project and will post hopefully today (Eastern Quilter). I have so many quilts I want to make…ideas are endless! Now I am thinking of your new BOM course (see that…I should not have looked! LOL). Lovely family! Thanks for sharing what you do ;)

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  18. Christine Berrafato says

    February 11, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    Hi Amy. I’m so inspired by you. I love sewing but sometimes need the motivation to get started. I loved doing the BOM 2012. Haven’t finished it yet but I will. Got side tracked with some other projects I was doing for a class. I am also working on a hexagon quilt which was inspired by one of the blocks last year. The ladies in quilt class love it. I’m not sure how to finish it so I just keep making it bigger and bigger. If you have any suggestions on that I’d love to hear them. Thanks for being here. Keep up the great work.

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  19. Sandi Adger says

    February 13, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    Amy!!!! you are best girl!!!! that great smile. And your method of teaching is so relaxing and challenging at the same time. I’m so enjoying BOM 2012. Great blocks. Thank you.
    S

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  20. Dona says

    February 17, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    Please tell us about your quilting frame! I have been interested in this type of frame for some time but never been able to find someone that actually has one. Are you allowed to tell me the make? You have a wonderful family, enjoy every minute !! They grow up so fast!

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  21. Debbie Day says

    February 18, 2013 at 11:21 am

    Amy, purchased the Craftsy 2012 BOM last year, and am finally getting around to sewing. Am on July now, and having a blast, love your enthusiasm, and you do an awesome job presenting new techniques. Your family is beautiful, bet they keep you very busy. the best to you and family
    Debbie Day

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  22. Alison Kirk says

    March 2, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful family with us and that sewing room is just so super tidy!

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  23. SHARON says

    March 2, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    HI- I AM JUST GETTING INTO QUILTING. I JUST WATCHED YOUR CRAFTSY CLASS AND THOUGHT IT WAS FANTASTIC. WOULD QUILT WITH YOU ANYTIME. I ENJOYED SEEING YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY AND SEWING ROOM . GREETINGS FROM SASKATOON’ CANADA

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  24. Judy Currie says

    March 8, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Hi from Cobourg, Ontario, Canada .You are an inspiration. What a lovely family! I have been quilting for quite a while & love it. I just started BOM 2012 . I am learning so much. Thanks. Judy

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  25. Sherry says

    March 23, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    Hi Amy-
    I was looking for a way to say how much I enjoyed the online shop hop so here I am! Thank YOU for connecting us to it. What fun! Secretly, I wish more of the sewists/quilters owned Viking machines b/c I do love my Husqvarna Designer SE. I discovered you through your BOM on craftsy.com (loved it!) and will continue to follow you. As a 60-ish relatively new quilter in Indiana, it’s a thrill to know that you youngsters are keeping the craft going AND that you’re willing to teach us oldsters a thing or two. Merci beaucoup!

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    • Sherry says

      February 15, 2014 at 6:41 pm

      Just recently got a new machine after many years and have always loved my Husqvarna Vikings too. My new one is a Sapphire 960Q so can hardly wait to quilt with. I’ve been viewing a lot of online videos to get me up to speed again after five or six years away from quilting. I’m very excited! My name is also Sherry.

      Happy quilting!

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  26. Barbara Molenda says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    Dear Amy, I have completed my Quilt from BOM 2012 which I ended up quilting one block at a time and joining up with the ingenious method of binding shown by Leah Day. I finished it off with my first attempt at free motion quilting thanks to Leah day’s great tutorials. It is on my bed now and I am so happy with it. I am rearing to go with this year’s block of the month . Thank you both for your generosity in sharing such valuable knowledge.

    Cheers from Australia, Barbara.

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  27. Sandra Geisler says

    April 3, 2013 at 6:59 am

    Hi Amy, I went to that new quilting shop and I really like that they have flat rate shipping and it is not real expensive.. They have a good price on their cotton solids.. Loved your pictures of your family! I just finished my craftsy quilt.. I decided a couple of weeks ago to do it and now it is finished.. I so enjoyed doing those blocks.. I have tried to learn paper piecing a couple of years ago and got frustrated.. You teaching it made it so clear… I just love it. It is like something finally clicked in my brain. Ha!

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  28. Brenda says

    May 27, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    beautiful family!!

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  29. Danielle says

    May 29, 2013 at 10:55 am

    Hey Amy!
    I just now heard about craftsy and watched your whole course! I’ve been quilting only for a few years but there’s always awesome stuff to learn. Glad you offered this class and I hope you’ll be doing another one–I know Laura Nownes is doing this year’s BOM, but could you do something with paper piecing specifically? I really want to know more!

    Thanks!

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  30. Jenni says

    May 29, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    Hi Amy, in case you have had the baby, what did you have, and congratulations, is it possible for you to do another BOM, must say that I prefer you to Laura, and the fact that you are left handed, and I am in spite of a hand injury, am mastering the log cabin .. thanks so much.. for showing us your sewing room, must arrange my sewing/craft cupboard the same way, was surprised to see just how big my stash was…
    I am a beginner to quilting, as you might remember, and I love the way you explain the procedure..

    Thanks
    Jenni

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  31. Julie says

    June 9, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    Amy, it was very nice to meet you and Melissa at the DAM today. I checked out your blog and bookmarked it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me about my possible tension issues with free motion quilting. I will tackle it some day. Julie

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  32. Bette Kilts says

    June 20, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    Amy, you have a beautiful family. I learned to love your teaching style while doing the 2012 Craftsy BOM. I just signed up for the Sugar Block of the Month. Just a little behind time but will catch up quickly cuz I’m retired and can spend as much time in my sewing room as I want to. I also signed up to recieve your newsletters. Happy quilting…

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  33. Janet says

    July 16, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    Amy, would you share with quilters on how you get everything done? With all the commitments you have, four wonderful children and husband, a move into a new house, just how do you do everything? I think you need to share with others your organizational ideas and how you plan your day or week.

    Also, do you have plans on showing quilters your new quilting room?

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  34. Cindy Singer says

    August 5, 2013 at 9:25 am

    Just wanted you to know that I love checking in on your blog!! So many great ideas!
    cindy

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  35. Hilda Palma says

    September 24, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    Love your craftsy class, I am from Guatemala and have a 20 year old daughter who lives in the US and enjoys quilting!

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  36. patricia statham says

    September 26, 2013 at 9:57 am

    AS I LOOK AT U AND YOUR FAMILY I PRAY GOD PLEASE TAKE CARE YALL & YOUR SEWING IN JESUS NAME AMEN I LOVE YALL AND MY SEWING HEART TOO!!!!!

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  37. Amy says

    October 1, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Can you tell me more about your pressing table? dimensions? diy or purchased? and details on the diy – did you use a tutorial on line? or where purchased? thanks! I’m on the lookout for one and am trying to hammer out the details of what I want – yours looks perfect.

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  38. Susan L. Westfall says

    October 14, 2013 at 6:31 am

    Have a great time at International Quilt Market. I hope you will offer the pattern you used for the Lulu fabric for sale in your shop. I loved the scrappy backing and can’t wait to see the completed quilt.
    Susan

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  39. Beverly Cotton says

    November 7, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    Well I just entered a picture of my 11 Sugar Club Blocks. Right beside it is a picture of me. Somehow I misunderstood how to get to my block picture but I first selected me and BAM! Can’t seem to be able to remove it. If someone there can – please do. Does that mean I’m a block head? Lol

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  40. rochelle says

    December 1, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Amy, Love your blog, it is delightful how you make it look so easy. I wish that my sewing area was as nice as yours, but at the moment it in a shamble. Maybe I will get motivated after the holidays to get it organized so that I can start sewing once again. I miss it the last few months, but I am determined to get back into it. Your inspiration has inspired me. Love your blog and enjoy reading it from time to time. Have a wonderful holiday with your lovely family, can’t believe you had twins and two other kids and still have time to quilt… WOW!!!

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  41. Eileen Morison says

    December 7, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    I love your family and your sewing room. Mine is just along one wall of my bedroom but I am thankful for the space I have. I have joined you quilting blocks for 2014 and am looking forward to it.

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  42. wendy Carter says

    February 2, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    Thanks for your insight. I have really enjoyed reading them so far and the insight you have. I do the monthly newsletter for our Relief Society at church, the w omens group, and I hope you wont mind if I pull from your thoughts. You are so right about giving others the benefit of the doubt. I try to do this but am not always successful. But every time I am behind an elderly person going 20 miles under the speed limit I think of my grandma and grandpa and am able to be patient. Now to master everyone else!!! Have a great day!

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  43. Mary @ Ms. Redo says

    February 8, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Beautiful!

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  44. Buttercup says

    February 19, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    Seeing that picture of you as a little girl with the white blanket is like deja vu. My sister has the exact same one! I believe my grandma made it for her when she was born. Crazy!

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  45. Joy says

    February 20, 2014 at 4:39 am

    Thank you for sharing the pictures of you growing up, they are wonderful! And you have a beautiful family!

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  46. Joy says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    I am recovering from surgery, and found CRAFTSY.COM and decided I would watch the 2012 BOM class and have enjoyed it. Saw you mentioned your sight and decided to visit. You have a lovely family. I know they keep you hopping. My children are older now. My daughter and her son, age 3, are moving out soon, so I can have their room for my sewing room. I love how yours is set up. I hope to be able to bring my fabric in from the garage once we get the room set up. It’s in tubs now. Surgery, BTW, was rotator cuff and I have another month in the sling before I can begin therapy and begin sewing again.

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  47. wanda davidson says

    March 14, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    hi amy, this summer when I am in Colorado, I would like to stop by your shop I would need address of. I grow up in Denver and 2 yrs ago when I drove thru without my gps I would never have found my way out.lol Loved seeing your family, how old are the boys now, must be about 2,
    I do hope to see you this summer in person.

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  48. Deb Buckingham says

    March 18, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    I found myself devouring your blog today. You are an inspiration, Amy. Your family is beautiful. Your sewing room is cute, cozy, and quite an inspiration, as well. I love the neatly folded fabric on the white shelf. Hmmm…thanks for that. A simple idea, yet colorful.

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  49. Carol says

    March 18, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    Hi Amy, Love your blog and your family. I had 4 kids too, so I know how crazy it can be at home. I never did any sewing when the kids were little. Started a second time when my baby was 6 yrs old. NOw I’ve been quilting for 30 some yrs. I babysit for 3 my 7 Grandbabies ….but still find time for my quilting. I love the blue quilt that you made or your husband? YOur patterns are great too.

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  50. Cindy says

    April 1, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    Amy, love your blog, you are truly an inspiration. You’ve encouraged me to become a better person and my challenge this month is to put down the iPad and enjoy visiting face to face.

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  51. Carlene T. Shaffer says

    April 2, 2014 at 6:29 am

    Amy, to be honest, I am not of a blogger. However, the one thing I changed to spend more time with my grandchildren is:

    1. I am teaching the oldest one how to sew. She is 8. I pick her up on Saturday mornings (twice a month) at 9:30 and she spends about 2 1/2 hours with me. Adalie and I sew, play games, and watch movies. She really loves sewing.

    2. The other two grandchildren (a boy and a girl) come once a month. Aithen is 6 and Aryssa is 3. We play games, read stories, and watch movies. They also play with some toys.

    3. The baby is too young yet to spend quality time like this with granny – he is a year old. I watch Anson and Aryssa on Mondays at their house for 1 1/2 hours while mommy goes to Aithen’s school and helps the teacher.

    I love them with all of my heart as any granny would do. I truly enjoy the time I spend with them.

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  52. Diane Irene Rose Isabella says

    April 9, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    I am almost finished with the 2012 BOM you taught on Craftsy which I started around January of 2014. I am in love with how you teach and you have such a vibrant and caring way about you. I just bought a pattern from your store and joined the 2014 Club. I’ve been quilting for over 15 years and I have learned so much from you — you are so inspiring and fun. Your teaching has helped me to transition into a whole new style of quilting. And your blog is so sweet and absolutely makes my day! Thank you!!!!!

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  53. Monica Hayden says

    April 28, 2014 at 10:45 am

    I’m quite new to Crafty and I happened to run into your 2012 Block of the Month recently. I loved it! And I loved your teaching style. I just subscribed to your new Block of the month and I can’t wait for my first installment. Thanks for sharing.

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  54. Audrey Hale says

    January 9, 2015 at 7:19 am

    Amy, I am in total agreement with many of the ‘responders above’ about your teaching style. I get such a calm, soothing feeling when I am listening/watching your tutorials. I truly appreciate the ‘free’ items that you provide for us and I KNOW that I am not the only ‘sewist’ living on a VERY limited income. BUT the best part is that you make everything so ‘understandable’ and easy to follow. THANK YOU FOR BEING WHO YOU ARE and for being so Down-To-Earth. Now – to get back to some of my many UFP’s and UFQ’s. Stay “REAL” for the rest of us. . WE LOVE YOU (and especially seeing your family surrounding you). Hugs to you and your family (Keep that good Man . . . .)

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  55. annie toy says

    March 6, 2015 at 9:01 am

    Hello, I’ve stopped by from a class with you on Craftsy. I love this post about you, your family, and where the time to sew…”finds you”. =)

    hugZ
    annie

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  56. Cynthia Van Schalkwyk says

    March 28, 2015 at 12:58 am

    Your family is very lovely and I think it is amazing what you are doing. Keep it up and they will be so blessed! Glad that I have found your sewing teaching .

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  57. Chelsea says

    April 26, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    What is your long arm machine?

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  58. Lorij says

    May 21, 2015 at 11:20 am

    I appreciate finding your site. It’s been quite a bit of help. Blessings, Lorij

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  59. Tammy Greene says

    September 15, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    Your sewing space is absolutely beautiful. I don’t sew, but I want one just like it :)

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  60. suzanne challacombe says

    October 29, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    Hi Amy, I sure enjoyed your informative tuitorials. I was wondering how the nieces’ quilts came out.
    Suzanne

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  61. Carol Krohn says

    November 1, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    Just purchased the 2016 Sugar Block Club BOM and have printed it off. Somewhere on this site it told me the approximate amts of fabric needed but of course,now, I can’t find it. Can you email me with that?

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    • Carol Krohn says

      November 1, 2015 at 2:40 pm

      oops 2014 club BOM

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  62. Janell says

    December 13, 2015 at 7:07 am

    Hi I love your advent calendar for this month and I know there is now pattern….if at anytime you could take measurements of the finished size of the overall wall hanging as well as the finished pocket size I am sure i could use it for inspiration to recreate something similar, I really like to overall dimensions of yours which is why I was wondering generally the finished size….thanks and understand if you do have time

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  63. Cheryl Lea says

    April 13, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    I’m new to quilting. My 11-year old daughter and I are making sewing and quilting part of our homeschool curriculum, and we are both so excited to get started! After a slip and fall accident a few weeks ago, I’m still having back trouble and am spending a lot of time lying on the sofa, so I took advantage of that and watched the entire 2012 Crafty Sampler BOM video class today.–the entire year! Awesome class, and you are an amazing instructor. You covered everything I’ve been trying to learn. Thank you for taking the time to teach that class so thoroughly. I’ve subscribed to your blog so I can keep up with what you are making and I’m definitely checking out your Sugar Block Club, too! Hugs, and Happy Quilting!

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  64. Mary Hemmings says

    November 4, 2016 at 6:57 am

    Amy,
    I discovered your Craftsey Block each month 2012 in October 2016. I love sewing and have never quilted. My baby grandson is due in the new year and I have just finished the top of a quilt using only 9 blocks.
    I am plucking up courage to start quilting!
    Your instructions are so clear and you cover all the possible snags. I wanted to say thankyou.
    I live in Bristol UK and I hope to keep quilting if this one works out!
    Kind regards
    Mary

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  65. Gina says

    August 29, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    Hi Amy. We haven’t heard from you in a while. I hope you and your family are dong well.

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  66. Kathleen Kingsbury says

    August 31, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    Been missing you.

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  67. Tonya says

    November 9, 2017 at 9:59 am

    How have you been Amy? Have you had your new little bundle of joy yet? I have enjoyed your previous block of the months including this years…do you have plans for one next year?

    Hope you and your family are all doing well!

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  68. Susan says

    November 15, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    LOL, you already know how important being a mother is. Why was I telling you? Twins? Oh, my gosh. You have been blessed in abundance with your family.

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  69. Vicki Manning says

    July 17, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    i’m not a blogger,tweeter, etc. But I have a question. On a recent shop hop thru Wyoming I bought one of your patterns. Loverly. There is a booklet but no templates to photocopy as instructed. There was a “link”. I also don’t link! How can I get these templates so I can start this awesome quilt?

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  70. Jan Hood says

    May 5, 2019 at 11:21 am

    Can you please tell me how many 3.5″ plates it would take to make a complete circle of dresdens. I have packages of 5″ squares I want to use up and thought I’d make dresden using your method. Thank you Jan in VA

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  71. Joyce Bendell says

    December 15, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    Amy, I’m planning a quilting retreat, March 2020, for my guild. I’ll be teaching a quilt project and have questions about using your pattern #102.

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  72. Julie Engle says

    April 22, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    Hi Amy, I found a kit that I had long forgotten about. So, I have the material but no pattern. Here is what is printed on the label: Multi Artists-True Colors, Amy Gibson Course Kit,
    KITTCAG.RUNNER. Bar code; 884424189203
    Can you help me get the pattern if possible? I just love the colors, greens, blues, gray and turquoise. Sincerely, JulieEngle52@gmail.com

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  73. Becky Dickson says

    October 13, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    Hi Amy,

    Fell in love with your Snooze pattern #137. Just wanted to let you and others know there is a substantial error in the cutting instructions that needs to be corrected.

    From Background Fabric:

    Cut 6 strips 3″ x WOF, subcut #18 – 3″ x 6.5 ” for F8 and H6

    Need to let you know that 6.5 ” is too short to fit the paper pieced site. I cut all my rectangles as directed and now have to piece them back together. Very frustrating. I’m also short of background fabric.

    It’s a lovely pattern and I hope you will make the changes to the pattern so others won’t be discouraged.

    Reply
  74. Eddy B says

    January 19, 2021 at 9:15 am

    Hi, This is Eddy from Shopify customer service. I tried to reach you by phone to discuss some improvements you can make to your Shopify store to increase your conversions and sales.

    When is a good time for us to have a quick call to discuss?

    Reply
  75. Janet Munger says

    February 28, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    RE: The Starlight Sampler. I purchased this pattern in a kit from Craftsy a couple of years ago. I downloaded and printed out the pattern at that time. Due to some health issues I wasn’t able to start working on the quilt until last October. I was wondering if you had actually made a quilt from this pattern because I found several errors. A couple were measurements for cutting. A couple of times the instructions were incorrect. The paper piecing patterns did not have instructions to reverse the pattern. Most of them were symmetrical so it didn’t matter. However two of them were not and the first one that wasn’t of course came out opposite of what it should have been. I had to redo that one but it made me take a second look at the others. Also you didn’t allow enough fabric for some the paper piecing. Just a heads up for you to go over this pattern in particular carefully before you offer it to the public again.. I just finished the top of my quilt and I believe my grand daughter will be happy with results. As for me, it was a struggle and I am an experienced quilter. One more thing, maybe not a good idea to combine pieced blocks and paper piecing together. A bit hard to fit the finished blocks together. You have some good ideas though.

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  76. Dawn says

    March 28, 2021 at 10:22 am

    Hi Amy. I haven’t seen too many recent posts, and I am SURE you are busy with family and quilting, but thought I would give it a shot anyway.
    I have been sharing your Craftsy BOM from 2012 with my guild, as a skill building program, and we are all enjoying it. There is something for everyone to learn each month to improve our skills.
    Thank you for a great, encouraging and supportive program!

    Reply
  77. Monique Muncy says

    May 1, 2021 at 1:50 pm

    I was just wondering if you curated any of the fabrics for blueprint/Craftsy or if you created any of their patterns?

    Reply
  78. Cathy Martinson says

    February 26, 2022 at 6:47 pm

    I’m working on the Triple Barnstar quilt.I can’t see any way to make 8 HST units out of 4 – 5-1/2” squares of print. There are NO 5-1/2” white squares. Please help!

    Reply

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