EPISODE #007
Conversation with
During Quiet Time
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Ange chats with Amy, from During Quiet Time, who shares her journey as a pattern designer, her love for fussy cutting and foundation paper piecing. She discusses her background in art history and math, and how it influences her approach to pattern design. Amy also introduces the Graphic T Quilt Along and provides tips for lining up motifs in foundation paper piecing. She encourages quilters to embrace the Swiss cheese effect of fussy cutting and use fabrics they love.
SEW TOGETHER
GRAPHIC TEE QUILT-ALONG
Join Amy for the Graphic Tee Quilt Along!
This quilt pattern was designed with fussy cutting in mind. It includes 12 different blocks. There are four 6″ blocks, four 9″ blocks, and four 12″ blocks.
Each t-shirt has something that makes it unique. There are three necklines, color blocking options, stripes to fill with border or linear prints, and fussy cutting spots like tags, pockets, and t-shirt graphic designs.
BOOK LOVE
INTENTIONAL PIECING
Calling all fabric lovers! Amy Friend, shows you how to ensure the perfect fabric cuts to achieve fussy-cutting glory. Piecing with intention is all about taking the time to think about how the cut of your fabric will end up appearing in your quilt top or project once the piecing is complete.
BLOCK LOVE
TELL ME A STORY
Looking for a fun swap to join? Check out the Tell Me A Story block swaps that Amy runs. A great way to make a super cute and memorable quilt.
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DURING QUIET TIME
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FUSSY CUTTERS CLUB
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Takeaways:
- Amy’s background in art history and math influences her approach to pattern design.
- She enjoys the challenge of fussy cutting and the precision of foundation paper piecing.
- Amy’s Graphic T Quilt Along provides opportunities for fussy cutting and using fabrics from your stash.
- She encourages quilters to embrace the Swiss cheese effect of fussy cutting and use fabrics they love.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:05 Starting During Quiet Time
03:04 Balancing Parenting and Creativity
04:28 Favorite Method of Construction: Foundation Paper Piecing
06:19 Discovering Fussy Cutting and Foundation Paper Piecing
07:44 Difference Between Fussy Cutting and Intentional Piecing
09:39 Embracing Fussy Cutting and Owning the Term
10:34 Creating the Tell Me A Story Block
11:30 Using Freezer Paper vs. Printer Paper for Foundation Paper Piecing
13:55 Introducing the Graphic T Quilt Along
19:37 Amy’s Approach to Pattern Design
23:26 Amy’s Favorite Solid Fabric for Foundation Paper Piecing
25:19 Teaching Techniques for Lining Up Motifs in Foundation Paper Piecing
26:45 Amy’s Background in Art History and Math
28:10 Amy’s Technical Approach to Pattern Writing
30:03 Amy’s Analytical and Creative Mind
32:27 Getting Started with Amy’s Patterns
33:54 Fabric Requirements for the Graphic T Quilt Along
37:39 Embracing the Swiss Cheese Effect of Fussy Cutting
Episode Thanks
Audio Editor: Laura Samulionyte [Website / Linkedin]
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