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Jennifer Ofenstein
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Hello, my friends, I'm Jennifer (@sewhookedjen), a real person sharing my real life and projects. I'm a #quiltforgood quilter, quilt designer, Raggedy Ann & Andy rescuer, and fan of all things crafty. You may know me from my free patterns on sewhooked.com & fandominstitches.com.
In addition to the occasional tutorial, I have posted a weekly Show & Tell as part of a community of vloggers since 2009. We call ourselves Talk To Me Tuesday (TTMT). Just for fun, almost all of my TTMT videos end with a Cat Cameo!
Want to TTMT, too? Join us at the community link below.
In addition to the occasional tutorial, I have posted a weekly Show & Tell as part of a community of vloggers since 2009. We call ourselves Talk To Me Tuesday (TTMT). Just for fun, almost all of my TTMT videos end with a Cat Cameo!
Want to TTMT, too? Join us at the community link below.
TTMT #793 - Thrifted Top Finish! (Quilty Show & Tell)
In this week's show & tell, I'm delighted to share my finished thrifted quilt! I found the quilt top at Austin Creative Reuse a few weeks ago. The quilting is free motion and was a wild ride due to the hand piecing. I also share a couple of small finishes. Links below!
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austincreativereuse.org/
This is the closest pattern I could find to this quilt. The blocks are essentially the same, but the quilt layout is a bit different:
www.robertkaufman.com/quilting/quilts_patterns/granny_squares_quilt/
The crochet hat is made with an H or I hook. For the adult hat I show here, chain ~38 (or as many as you need to reach nose to crown), turn, sc across, turn, ch 1, sc across in back loops only. Repeat until you reach the width you want, then turn, ch 1, slst in the back loops to close, gather the top, tie off, top with a pom pom if you like and you're done!
warmtheline.com/
www.thousandsofbolts.com/
Egyptian by Anita Goodesign
anitagoodesign.com/products/egyptian
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These are not affiliate links, and I am not paid for your clicks. If you' 'd like to help support my free content, please like, subscribe, or buy me a Ko-Fi. ♥
austincreativereuse.org/
This is the closest pattern I could find to this quilt. The blocks are essentially the same, but the quilt layout is a bit different:
www.robertkaufman.com/quilting/quilts_patterns/granny_squares_quilt/
The crochet hat is made with an H or I hook. For the adult hat I show here, chain ~38 (or as many as you need to reach nose to crown), turn, sc across, turn, ch 1, sc across in back loops only. Repeat until you reach the width you want, then turn, ch 1, slst in the back loops to close, gather the top, tie off, top with a pom pom if you like and you're done!
warmtheline.com/
www.thousandsofbolts.com/
Egyptian by Anita Goodesign
anitagoodesign.com/products/egyptian
♥SUPPORT MY FREE CONTENT♥
• Comment, Like, Subscribe!
• ko-fi.com/sewhookedjen
♥FIND ME♥
• My personal website for free patterns & more - sewhooked.com
• Cats, Quilts, Crafts & More! sewhookedjen
• TTMT Craty Vlog Community talktometuesday.wordpress.com
• Free fandom quilt patterns and events: fandominstitches.com
All Music by Kevin MacLeod unless otherwise noted. Incompetech.com;
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0;
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (see video for song details)
incompetech.filmmusic.io/
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TTMT #792 - Of Magic Cats & Gaming Turtles (Quilty Show & Tell)
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In between a lot of really un-fun adulting, I've been trying to squeeze in some happy projects. First up is a Halloween Quilt finish that I've now passed on to my quilt-loving eldest kiddo. I also completed a really fun gift for a good friend's birthday. (The sound in this video is a bit weird and I apologize for that. I was trying a new microphone setup and though my couple of tests sounded fi...
Lunchtime For The Birds (Bird Feeder Camera Footage)
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Earlier this year, my best friend gifted me a bird feeder with a camera inside. I've moved it around my yard to find the place the birds seem to like the best and I think we have a winner! And because everyone asks... Bird Feeders with Cameras on Amazon (affiliate link below) Please note that there are LOTS of bird feeders with cameras out there, and even some that have a spot for the camera of...
Bird Feeder Visitors (Birdfeeder Camera Footage)
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After feedback from my last bird feeder video, I've relocated the feeder with the camera to a bird feeder pole for more stability and clustered my other feeders nearby so you can see those as well. Enjoy the snippet of activity from my Saturday morning visitors. Bird Feeders with Cameras on Amazon (affiliate link below) Please note that there are LOTS of bird feeders with cameras out there, and...
TTMT #791 Nifty Thrifty (Quilty Show & Tell)
zhlédnutí 371Před 14 dny
I had a very busy week with some fun thrift store finds, including two quilt tops that I share with you today. I also made a little progress on the bookcase quilt I'm working on for my husband as well as my #ttmtbom! Talk to Me Tuesday Internet Sampler talktometuesday.wordpress.com/ttmt-bom-2024/ Austin Creative Reuse is THE BEST thrift store. If you're ever in the area, you have to check it ou...
TTMT #790 - It's Who Again (Quilt Repair Show & Tell)
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Woo! I completed the repairs on my eldest's Doctor Who quilt, which is now back in their hands! This was a bigger job than I first anticipated. It's been a journey and I am ready for what's next! Doctor Who Patterns on Fandom in Stitches www.fandominstitches.com/2011/05/doctor-who.html #ttmtbom2024 pattern list so far talktometuesday.wordpress.com/ttmt-bom-2024/ Other free patterns mentioned in...
TTMT #789 - Thifted Chair Makeover (DIY Show & Tell + Quilting!)
zhlédnutí 219Před 28 dny
In which I share my thifted chair makeover journey! Next week, back to quilting! If you know anything about furniture and have any ideas about the manufacturer or date these chairs might have been made, I'd love to know! Check out @PurpleQuiltCo for Vlogmas! Chairs purchased from Habitat Restore Fabric from Austin Creative Reuse Products used (affiliate links) Lead Test Swabs amzn.to/4d9q9FC Pa...
Backyard Bird Feeder with Camera Inside June - July 2024
zhlédnutí 115Před 28 dny
Filmed in Central Texas, USA. Y'all asked for it, so here it is: Lots of Backyard Bird Feeder Camera clips in one video! I've been sharing clips here and there and the feedback has been really fun. I'm so glad you're enjoying this as much as I am! The footage is from a bird feeder with a security camera inside that catches movement as critters come and go. Sometimes they are too close to the ca...
TTMT #788 - Well, It's Not Chairs (Quilty Show & Tell)
zhlédnutí 108Před měsícem
Welcome new friends sent by @PurpleQuiltCo! It's lovely to have you here. ♥ This week, I share a minor misadventure in the finishing of my new-to-me dining chairs, a new Sherlock Holmes-themed paper pieced quilt block designed by me for my husband's bookcase quilt (pattern coming later this month), some tiny sewing machines made by my son, and a tiny bit of progress on my eldest's Doctor Who qu...
TTMT #787 - Surprise Finish with Some Quilty Progress (Quilty Show & Tell)
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TTMT #787 - Surprise Finish with Some Quilty Progress (Quilty Show & Tell)
TTMT #786 - Two Blue Quilts (quilty show & tell!)
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TTMT #786 - Two Blue Quilts (quilty show & tell!)
How To Lengthen Front Jeans Pockets! (Quick Tutorial)
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How To Lengthen Front Jeans Pockets! (Quick Tutorial)
Full Length Paper Piecing Tutorial (from 2007!)
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Full Length Paper Piecing Tutorial (from 2007!)
TTMT #785 - Birds, Blocks, & Daleks (quilty show & tell)
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TTMT #785 - Birds, Blocks, & Daleks (quilty show & tell)
TTMT #784 - Reorganizing for a NEW Embroidery Machine!
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TTMT #784 - Reorganizing for a NEW Embroidery Machine!
TTMT #783 - Blocks & BFFs (quilty show & tell)
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TTMT #783 - Blocks & BFFs (quilty show & tell)
TTMT #782 - Book, Hook, & BOM (quilty show & tell)
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TTMT #782 - Book, Hook, & BOM (quilty show & tell)
TTMT #781 - Vintage '22 Finale (quilty show & tell)
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TTMT #781 - Vintage '22 Finale (quilty show & tell)
TTMT #780 - Adventures Abroad! (London Adventure show & tell)
zhlédnutí 89Před 3 měsíci
TTMT #780 - Adventures Abroad! (London Adventure show & tell)
TTMT #778 - To Boldly Go! (Star Trek Quilt top show & tell)
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TTMT #778 - To Boldly Go! (Star Trek Quilt top show & tell)
TTMT #777 - Follow the Rule (quilty show & tell)
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TTMT #777 - Follow the Rule (quilty show & tell)
TTMT #776 - 15 YEARS of Talk to Me Tuesday!
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TTMT #776 - 15 YEARS of Talk to Me Tuesday!
Raggedy Rescue: Dressing Raggedy Andy (Making New Clothes with McCalls Crafts Pattern 8377)
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Raggedy Rescue: Dressing Raggedy Andy (Making New Clothes with McCalls Crafts Pattern 8377)
Raggedy Rescue: Dressing Raggedy Ann (Making New Clothes with McCalls Crafts Pattern 8377)
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Raggedy Rescue: Dressing Raggedy Ann (Making New Clothes with McCalls Crafts Pattern 8377)
Raggedy Rescue: Clean And Mended Andy
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Raggedy Rescue: Clean And Mended Andy
Oh my. That quilt looks amazing. I love the orange peel. Wow the Egyptian block is soooo cool! Great work.
Thanks, lady! I've been enjoying finishing some fun things. ☺️
Wow! I love the thrifted quilt! I might have to make one myself! (and film it of course!) I love all the contrast with the b&w too! I recently finished a 1930s quilt and yes, so many lumps to deal with. I was so happy my son and future DIL took it, because it gave me feels! 💛💛💛. Thanks for your TTMT!
Happy Anniversary Jennifer 🎉🎉
Thanks!
I like your projects and quilts!
Thank you!
thx
Love the quilt, Jennifer! Great job!!
Thanks, it was a fun one!
Where did you buy the mister?
There's a link in the description
Love that flannel quilt with the embroidered critters!
Thanks! It was a fun project!
do you have a raggedy ann/andy doll assembly tutorial?
I do not have an assembly tutorial at this time. It is on my very long list of things to do!
@@sewhookedjen thank you. your clothing tutorials have saved me a lot of grief!
@@oltlxtina I'm so happy you found them useful!
I’ve had luck with Retro Clean for old stained fabrics. I’m working on restoring my old Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls.
Good to know, thank you!
That little Andy doll is so precious! I love his puppy shirt! You did a great job.
Thank you!
Wow, she looks so cute! Great color choices on everything. 👏
Andy looks amazing! I actually like the faded stripes and shoes, it adds character and charm. I really enjoy watching your rescue videos. Thanks! ❤
Hi! Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it. :) I like the faded stripes, too. I'm a big fan of adding to their stories.
Fluffy hair and a new sweet smile! Excellent job on this rescue. ❤
Love the backstory on the pattern and how you're able to use it for a restoration. Coral looks beautiful on this girl. Thank you for sharing!
Great job! 🧶💚
Thank you so much for showing how you handled the restoration of your kid's quilt!And thanks for the bonus tip. I don't have a clapper, so I use pieces of 4x4 I steal from my husband's stash! I iron on top of one then clap with another. I tend to have a lot of seams coming together. I just make sure I don't use anything with paint/stain. I also open some of the extra bulky seams so they fall wherever they "want."
My pleasure! I was kind of making up this repair as I was going along depending on what the quilt wanted. I'm very grateful it all came together in the end. And I also open seams if they want to be opened. There's so much room for interpretation when you're sewing!
What color red yarn do you use?
Hi there! The dolls that have bright red hair used Red Heart Cherry Red.
wow! Your chairs are gorgeous!!!
Thank you!
I love your makeover chair(s). The color is beautiful and I love your cushion. Good job. I've done this before and I know how much work it is. Kudos to you. Cecile Emond, Attleboro, Ma.
Thank you, I appreciate your comment.
I love house finches ❤❤ So cute
Such a great video! Im glad you got a bird feeder from your friend so you can enjoy feeding birds too! ❤ :)))
It's been a delight!
@@sewhookedjen yay!
I had to stop watching when you moved to the Sheppard hook. The motion was too much for me, I actually got nauseous due to severe issue with motion sickness. However, I was impressed with the variety of birds and the apparent birds that are your neighbors. Thanks for sharing this footage. Peace, Monica
Ah, I am so sorry, that was certainly not my intention.
Oh my Goodness! Thank you! I love it! At first I was, "h, I don't think I'll watch all this footage. It's long" 9 Minutes in I'm like, "Oh definitely going to watch this!" I'm Ohh, aww, and belly laughs! LOL The squirrel tail?! LOL He stole an entire apple! LOL I'm watching the entire video in Installments. Too awesome to miss. :)
I'm so glad you're enjoying it! I've fallen in love with checking the footage every day. It's such a lovely diversion. 😁
@@sewhookedjen I can see how it'd be fun to check the footage all the time! It's very precious and cool and funny. It cracks me up every time one comes close to the camera and gives that side/ curious look, "who's there?"
OMG!!! I love the lil' sewing machine! Too Cool! And the new block, the cushions... everything! The bird cameo?! Awesome! It's looking like we're getting a feeder like that for my BFF's birthday! I realized one other reason I like the feeder is that I can actually see the birds LOL I call the birds who visit us "tiny," tiny tiny," "itty bitty," and cardinal... 'cause that's all I can see LOL I'm also trying to make a wallhanging quilt inspired by the birdfeeder. The idea is to create 4 raw edge machine embroidery appliques from my friends' photos: 3birds and a squirrel! Gotta have a squirrel, right?! LOL I'm having the hardest time with this quilt because it's such an important gift that I'm creating decision paralysis every step of the way. Ouch. Wish me luck, please.
I love the idea of the wall hanging for your bff. That sounds absolutely wonderful! I'm sure whatever you come up with will be fantastic. 🐦
@@sewhookedjen Thank you! I'm still struggling... but, if it all fails, my husband and I are gifting her the boirdfeeder! See? You inspire not only in the textile department! :)
Heyyy!!😇 I have a question would you or do you do doll restoration if sent to you? I have I believe 5 raggedy ann and Andy dolls that two were gifts and the others was bought at a yard sale which I would looove to have restored let me know. Thank you soo much for this video very helpful and gorgeous
Hey there! Thank you for the comment. Raggedy Rescues are a hobby for me but I am unable to take commissions. I have posted a lot of information online to hopefully help other people do their own rescues. I'm sorry I can't be more help. Best of luck!
My mom found and gave me her old raggedy ann from the 20s that was passed down to her as well, and I'm working on cleaning her and fixing her up. Thank you!!
That's amazing! I hope your project goes well. ♥
Is there any way I could reach out to you about helping me with my Andy? He has dry rotted hair aswell but Im unsure whether or not I could find a hair reparing kit for the 1970s knickerbocker dolls.
Hi there! Unfortunately, if a hair replacement kit exists, I've not been able to find one. Depending on how easy the old hair is to remove (some dolls have glued hair), you could use the technique I show in the video with the yarn of your choice. I don't take commissions, but I'm happy to share guidance in repairing your own doll. You're welcome to email me at sewhooked@gmail.com.
Oh 2! So you'll be fixing the qult with appliques and patches?! Hmmm 🤔 That might be what I need to do for mine!
The quilt has a lot of paper pieced sections. I will be replacing the entire top section and then wherever there's a little worn spot or hole, I plan to applique a patch in a similar colored fabric. I don't expect it will be perfect, but my kid loves this quilt and I want to make sure it's still usable. ☺️
@@sewhookedjen Mine is a very traditional pattern. I bought it from a consignment store and don't have any of its history. I'm pretty sure the quilting is by hand. But I think the piecing is by machine and the batting is some polyester-type, so I it's not an antique. Well, I bought it almost 20 years ago so it's now an antique LOL
Awwwwwww... did you hear me "awwwing" while watching the bird cameo?! Thank you so much for sharing all the amazing things you make! Thank you! Oh, what's the name of your birdfeeder? My brst friend's birthday is coming up 😁
I have a link in the description to a variety of different bird feeders with cameras. Mine was a gift but I haven't been able to find it specifically. I'm sure you'll find something that will work for your friend! There are also some bird feeders that come without the camera so you can put whatever camera you want inside.
@@sewhookedjen Yeah, my friend is a big bird watcher! She has a ton of feeders, but I don't think she has one with cameras. :) Thank you!
@@claudiafigueiredo7969 if she is a big bird watcher, she may really like a camera!
@@sewhookedjen I'm pretty sure she will! The shots you shared with us are amazing
I watched this one twice! Worth it every time! The first time I dont remember why I had the volume way down or I was distracted tending to a puppy who's super scared of storms... poor thing. Anyway loved what you did last week. I think the sashiko worked beautifully with white fabric. From what I remember, it's kinda the color choices for sashiko: white and indigo. Anyway2, oh, so you're going to have to replace the "triangle" pieces on your kid's quilt. My quilt got damaged in the middle, so eventually I'll have to figure out how/ what to do. For now it's ok as the cover of a couch on my sewing room. Thanks for the video and the bird cameo! The "furry bird" cracks me up LOL LOL
Thank you! The new machine has been so fun to play with and I LOVE the sashiko patterns. I'm thinking I may try a couple of them on some old jeans. :)
@@sewhookedjen Sashiko is beautiful! I think it'll be beautiful on jeans. Fromm what I reember, the technique originated in Japan as a way to mend old working clothes and in a way that would make them beautiful.
Hey! Thank you for sharing! The Purple Quilting company sent me💜
Welcome! I'm glad you stopped by. ♥️
way to go!!
Thank you so much! You make this look simple and easy. I have been frustrated with shorts. Not only is it difficult to find an inseam of at least 10", the pockets are useless. I tried to lengthen a pocket last summer and I finagled a semblance of one, but a good workable solution escaped me. Now, if you can figure out how to make and insert a real pocket into short with fake welt pocket facades on the rear......you will be my hero!
Thank you! I have made an insert for a fake back pocket in a very similar way as I lengthen the front ones, but I did have to hand stitch it in place. Hope that helps!
@@sewhookedjen I may need pictures (with circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back😄)
@claudiaglennan4627 I'll see what I can do. 😉
@@sewhookedjen 🤙
Great tip thanks. Had such a problem recently, cake wouldn't release. And just love the sound track. Child of the 70's😅🎉
I'm so glad it helped! I originally made this video to send to my kid because they were having the same problem as you. Glad you enjoyed the music. 😁
most of the stains did not come out with this above process. .. black dots likely mildew on forehead, general stains fainter somewhat.. would you repeat process? I made this for my son 40 some years ago. His daughter and baby son will love it. suggestion?
Hi, Janet. It really depends on the stains. I've had some success with Carbona Stain Devils (stain remover in a small yellow bottle) for specific stains like coffee, tea, oil, etc. For the mildew, you can try spot treating with Out White Brite. I used it for another doll and it worked very well. I recommend making a paste using water and then spot-treating with a paintbrush or Q-tip. White Brite is intended for white fabrics only, so a spot test is a good idea. Also be very careful to not get it on any embroidery or yarn, as it will sometimes remove the color. I learned that the hard way when I accidentally removed the color from an Andy's eye! You'll want to wash thoroughly between each treatment, so if you use Carbona, wash and rinse before trying the White Brite, etc. Some dolls have discoloration that is harder to get out, but I find that once your doll is dressed, it's much less noticeable. My philosophy is clean, mended, and ready to love over perfect. Good luck with your next try!
why didn't I think of doing this. I HATE short pockets. I'll be heading to my machine with all my jeans. Thanks so much for this.
It's my pleasure! We all deserve better pockets. Happy sewing!
@@sewhookedjen I just wonder what they were thinking when they decided to make them worthless to us. It couldn't cost that much more to all that little bit of fabric.
Thank you, Jennifer, great tutorial as always!!!
My pleasure!
Ooo! Great idea. My son's work pants might need an upgrade!
Terrific idea and tutorial! Thanks!
Thanks for watching and commenting. ♥️
I'm so happy about that tutorial. I hate the small pockets in my jeans. Heading to the sewing room with my jeans right now.
I'm pleased you found the tutorial useful. Happy altering!
Great tutorial. Thank you!!❤
My pleasure, I hope you find it very useful!
THANK YOU!!! ❤❤❤~Annette
You're so welcome! Every time I mention that I do this to someone, they ask me how to do it so I figured it was time to share.
OMG OMG OMG! I love your new embroidery machine! Amazing! I'm speechless :)
Thank you, I'm pretty speechless, too! :D
OMG OMG OMG, I love the bird feeder cameo! I giggled so much! Awesome!!! And yur sashiko quilt?! Incredible! If you don't mind a suggestion... would you please show how you're fixing your quilt? 😬 Like you did with the raggedy dolls? 😬I have a quilt with similar problems 😬
The bird feeder has been a lot of surprise, and full of many surprises! Glad you like the sashiko quilt so far! I won't make any promises about a quilt repair video, but I will certain share what I'm doing along the way. I have a few older quilts that have been retired because they were too far gone to repair without completely taking apart. That is an option, but not one I'm particularly interested in!
Love it! I need to do an FPP for that bird!
One of my designer acquaintances has a really fun one on Etsy. She sells under loveroflifedesigns.
2007?! Awesome! Back then I knew nothing about paper piecing. I intuitively wanted to make a landscape scene of sorts stitching tiny bits of fabrics together, but I knew nothing about sewing either, so that project got lost, can only be found in the depths of my memory LOL... fast forward, 7 years later I learned how to use a sewing machine... 12(?) years later: you taught me how to FPP through your youtube class/workshop... today, I can create patterns for what I want to make, and watching this video, I'm now craving some FPP! Love it! There's nothing like a great teacher to make things easier to learn and to instill the love for a subject! :) Thank you :)🥰🥰🥰
What a wonderful comment, thank you!! Yes, believe it or not, 2007! I started sharing my designs online around 2005. FPP wasn't quite as popular at the time and I wanted to share with EVERYONE. I'm not sure why this video was unpublished, but I'm happy to make it public again! I'm glad you found your love of FPP and sewing. ♥ Abbie, who also does Talk To Me Tuesday (you can find her videos on our Wordpress site) makes some amazing landscape quilts! She sometimes posts photos on her Instagram @sewcrazyvt