Abbie by Sue Daley Designs with Gabrielle Neil

Becky Jorgenson

Chelsey Fields (@chelseylanefields)

Jen Belnap

https://justanotherbuttoncompany.com/tips-for-adding-buttons-to-a-quilt/

Rachel and Cecile McPeak from Just Another Button Company

Humorous: [hyoo-mer-uh s] adjective

1. Archaic. moist; wet.

2. pertaining or due to the bodily humors

Hahaha! See we’re already off to a funny start! By, the way, those are truly some of the definitions of the word. Isn't that hilarious!? But seriously, here’s the definition we’re looking for.

1. funny; comical; amusing

2. displaying or creating humour

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We’ve all seen funny memes like this and thought, “that’s so true!”. Why? Because humor is usually one of the beginning points of a friendship. Being able to laugh about the world, your circumstances or yourself is a must when things get to stressful. Humor also helps make the average day, experience or awkward moment better and brighter.

“Laughing is like breathing; if you're not doing it, there's a strong chance you might suffocate. But, the thing about laughing is, it's quite difficult to do on your own. We have lungs so we can breath and friends so we can laugh.” - Anna Menke (Odysseyonline.) Ms. Menke has a great little article all about the value of funny friends, check it out here.

If you are reassessing and rearranging your friendship pool, look for those friends who laugh with you, not always at you. Although, laughing at you is inevitable and typical of a good friendship, it shouldn’t be a constant and you should be able to laugh at them too. The nature of the humor exhibited is important in determining if their brand of humor is healthy for your friendship or not. Keep the healthy ones and keep some good distance from the bad.

There are few things better than laughing with a friend. It lightens our hearts and brings a smile to our face. Not to mention, its an awesome ab workout!

About this block:

Sometimes working with curves can be tricky when you are doing appliqué! For this block, we used fusible interfacing to make the appliqué a lot easier. To do this method, trace your template onto the WRONG side of your fabric. Then, lay your fabric right sides together with lightweight fusible interfacing. Sew directly on the traced line. Then cut out, leaving a small seam allowance. Clip into the tight curves, but be careful not to cut through the stitching. Turn right side out, finger pressing your curves as you go, creating a nice smooth edge. Fuse in place on your background and hand stitch. Leave off the buttons until after the quilting is done. I show this technique in this video that I made with Fat Quarter Shop:

Happy Sewing!!

Friendship Quilt Along Block #7 - LOYAL

July 13, 2018

loyal [loi-uh l] adjective

1. faithful to one's sovereign, government, or state
2. faithful to one's oath, commitments, or obligations
3. faithful to any leader, party, or cause, or to any person or thing conceived as deserving fidelity

Loyalty is an interesting value to talk about. It seems to be just a mix of values we’ve already discussed; trustworthy, honesty and dependable. So why do we give it separate attention? I think the answer lies with the ending of the third definition… “as deserving of fidelity”. It is impossible to give our loyalty to every brand, every person and every thing. However there are certain things, causes, businesses and people we can and should give our loyalties to. The reasons for giving your loyalty is entirely subjective and depends a great deal on what we expect in return. We also expect the other side to keep good on our expectations to be able to retain our loyalty.

So how does this work in friendship? Most people have their friends lumped into three categories, acquaintances, friends and good/close friends. Our acquaintances don’t usually need or want our loyalty. They usually have their own support group that they give and receive loyalty to. Friends are hit and miss with needed loyalty. No one wants to be betrayed naturally but you don’t usually go to your friends who you only connect with every few years to help you in time of need.

Where you should want and have loyalty is in your good/close friend group. These are the people who are your support. They create the firm foundation from which you can chase the adventures of self discovery, living your dream job, finding love, etc. Without them the fear of failure seems a much larger beast to overcome.

How can we identify if we have loyal friends? Emily Mitchell from verilymag.com shared her requirements for a loyal friend.

A loyal friend is honest. (This seems like a no brainer. We’ve already discussed this trait.)
Loyal friends are impartial. That might sound blasé, but it is not an apathetic attribute. Being impartial means you are accepting, non-discriminatory, and view others' lives objectively based on their life experiences. It's rare that you and your friend will come from the exact same background, family upbringing, or culture. So understanding baseline differences—and accepting them—is key for offering support and learning more about the people around you. It will help strengthen other friendships, too.
Loyal friends do not do 'conditional' friendships. Conditional, the opposite of unconditional, is based on contractual interaction. You read that right. A contract states, 'I do this for you, if you do this for me.' This does not apply in loyal friendships. Payback is not necessary, nor expected. If you are willing to sacrifice, that should be your decision—one you have willfully chosen to give unconditionally, without expectation.
Loyal friends have boundaries. Loyalty is not equivalent to becoming a wet blanket. Abuse and misuse of loyalty for one's gain over another is a clear red flag that your loyalty might be hurtful rather than helpful. A loyal friend might be a friend through any circumstance, but personal responsibility and self-care should always come first.

Loyalty is an amazing gift and really deepens and strengthens a friendship. However not everyone is naturally great at being loyal. Loyalty takes time and practice to develop. If you have a friend or friends who aren’t as loyal as you think they should be, don’t stress about it to much. Just make sure that you bump them back into another of your friend groups so that you are still protected emotionally while they work on becoming a more loyal friend.

“Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not befriend anyone who is lower than yourself in this regard.”

— Confucius

Friendship Quilt Along Block #6 - WARM

July 06, 2018

Warm: [wawrm] adjective

characterized by or showing lively feelings, passions, emotions, sympathies, etc.
strongly attached; intimate:

“The great thing a friend can do is bring some warmth in this cold world.” Marty Rubin

Warmth means comfort to me. You know, that feeling of comfy cozy goodness where you feel at peace? I love that feeling, whether it comes in minutes that turn into hours or just in a flash. Either way, warmth, puts you at ease and leaves you feeling content.

Have you ever heard this good old phrase?

“Good friends are like quilts.
They age with you
yet never lose their warmth. ”

I love that! That wonderful feeling of comfort and warmth in my friendships. It is such a pleasure to meet up with one of these types of friends and know that the stitches of time bind us together as the fabric of our lives meet up here and there to create something lovely and warm for the soul.

Recently I made some new friends and one of the best things about the experience was just how easy it was. They liked me, I liked them and that was it! There is a certain kind of magic that happens when people can relax and just enjoy each others company with no pretense or pressure. Don’t we all value the friends who are warm and easy in their friendship.

So whether you are making new friends or keeping close with your old buddies, rejoice in the warmth that friendship brings into your life.

“The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.”

— Thomas Jefferson

About this block: This block can be sewn together so many ways! I used the same technique that I used in the Fun and Gracious blocks. Using my templates to create freezer paper shapes that were ironed onto my fabrics, I turned the edges of the shapes to the back and then hand stitched each piece down.

Here is a video I did with Fat Quarter Shop that will walk you through the block one step at a time!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZVFjnDVVSA

Also be sure to visit my friends Rachel and Cecile, and they will show you how to sew buttons on quilts!!

Happy sewing!

Friendship Quilt Along Block #5 HONEST

June 29, 2018

I am honestly so grateful for the friends that are joining us today! Be sure to visit these people for lots of fun ideas:

Miranda Eskelson @lemonsqueezyquilting

J ust Another Button Company, Cecile and Rachel

Heather Valentine

This is the LAST block for JUNE! Be sure to post all of your blocks and head over to instagram to let us know on the prize post. You can win an awesome prize just by doing those two things.

Honest: [on-ist] adjective

1.honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair 2.showing uprightness and fairness 3.gained or obtained fairly 4.sincere; frank 5.genuine or unadulterated 6.respectable; having a good reputation 7.truthful or creditable 8.humble, plain, or unadorned

Do these pants make me look fat?

Should I break up with him/her?

Should I keep pursuing my dream?

If you have ever been on the receiving end of these questions you may have not know if you should answer honestly or kindly, for often honesty doesn’t go hand in hand with kindness. But aren't we told that we are supposed to be honest in our friendships?

“Being honest may not get you a lot of friends but it’ll always get you the right ones.”

— John Lennon

Aren't you grateful when you ask your friend if you have something in your teeth (and you do) and they tell you? I would rather be embarrassed in front of my friend instead of others. If you agree, make sure you return the favor of honesty in your friendships. We take honesty easier when it is coming from a trusted and caring source.

But what about those more difficult honest answers. The ones that they may not be ready for. The ones that are emotionally charged. How are we to deal with that?

Prasanna Venkatesh says, "Honesty is important in any friendship/relationship as long as it doesn’t hurt others by being BRUTALLY honest. Being Yourself is a very good trait as it will imply you are being straight forward and that you speak from the heart. But sometimes true thoughts can be offensive. In those cases, it is better to remain silent than to react at all with your straight forwardness. There isn't anything right or wrong in being yourself. It all depends on the situation. If it requires brutal honesty it needs to be that way. Otherwise it can be gentle."

So for those more delicate situations, gentleness and thoughtful speaking should be our motto. Because everyone can be a little foolish from time to time. It's important to gauge when and how to deliver your honesty so as not to damage the relationship.

Speak truth in such a way that it should be pleasing to others. Never speak truth, which is unpleasant to others. Never speak untruth, which might be pleasant. This is the path of eternal morality. - Sanatana Dharma.

There are so many benefits to having an honest friendship. Honesty in friendship means that your relationship is healthy and like all things in life, if it's healthy, it will grow. The health of your friendship also brings longevity. So if you want life long friends, be honest.

Another benefit is the liberation that comes from knowing you've made a mistake and you know that your indiscretion will be forgiven and forgotten. We are human and make mistakes and poor choices but in an honest friendship these become ways to learn and grow instead of damaging. When we are honest about our weaknesses it will open us up to being able to better share in each other's heartaches and troubles.

Honest friends can support, advise and inspire each other. They are built in cheerleaders and coaches because they know of our difficulties and will rejoice in our victories big or small.

In childhood I was taught that honesty was the most valuable treasure of all. I hope that each of you have friendships that are enriched with Honesty.

“Honesty is a very expensive gift. Don’t expect it from cheap people.”

— Warren Buffet

The honest block is easy to assemble. Here are a few pics for you to follow! I struggle sometimes with precision piecing. I have learned to heavily starch my fabrics, then press them before cutting. I make sure to set my seams, too. These things seem to help. I still don't feel like I have mastered it, but I am getting better!

Friendship Quilt Along Block #4 - DEPENDABLE

June 22, 2018

I love Fridays! It's so fun to introduce a new block and to point you to so many of my friends that are joining in on the fun. Here is this weeks group of amazing designers and quilters that have made blocks. Click on their names to click through to their blogs.

Christopher Thompson

Dara Thomasson

Kimberly Richardson (@kimricharson120)

Cecile and Rachel at Just Another Button Company

Cecile and Rachel at Just Another Button Company

Heather Valentine

Katy Carpenter

Dependable: [dih-pen-duh-buh l] adjective

1.capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable:

When I think of dependability, I think of the sunrise. The sun’s rising is something that I can count on every day. I know that as the sky begins to lighten, the rosy glow will follow shortly and within a short space of time the sun will peek over the horizon. And then, gaining momentum, it will push the moon aside as it ascends into the sky. It’s a glorious sight no matter where in the world you stand. It’s beauty is unrestrained, it holds nothing back. Similarly, the love of parent to child is as dependable in my life as the changing of the tide is to the ocean and just as beautiful and necessary. Why do these things transcend mere appreciation and instead touch our soul? I believe that it is the dependable nature of these things which gives us security and peace. And isn’t that what everyone wants in a friendship?

“There’s nothing like a really loyal, dependable, good friend. Nothing.”

— Jennifer Aniston

Dependability is the quality of being able to be counted on, or relied upon. When you do everything you say you will do and never make promises you cannot keep. Dependability in a friendship is like a glue. When both parties can be depended upon in all the small ways of friendship it creates a bond. When the big troubles come, they are already bound together in love and support.

“Dependability is sincerity plus will power. ”

— Roy L. Smith, Tampa Morning Tribune

Scoopwhoop.com has a handy list to help identify your dependable friends.

1. He/she is the first person you think of when you're in any kind of trouble.

2. Whether they live around the corner or on the other side of the planet, they will always be there for you.

3. You know you can call them up even at 4 AM.

4. Once they say that they'll take care of something, you know they will.

5. In fact, there are times when they sort things out for you even before you ask them to.

6. They don't just offer to help, they also have a solution to the problem.

7. They always say 'Yes'. They never ditch you in times of need!

8. At the same time, they know when to say 'No' and prevent you from getting into trouble.

9. A friend in need is a friend indeed, and a dependable friend is a true testament of that fact.

“The only people who count are those who can be counted on.”

— Henry F. Cope, Chicago Tribune

Making the dependable block is a piece of cake! Here are some pics to follow for construction.

Friendship Quilt Along Block #3 - GRACIOUS

June 15, 2018

We are excited to be sharing this day with so many of our wonderful friends! Go check out these blogs for more pics, to see what others have done with their Gracious block and maybe even make a new friend!

Heather Valentine

Katy Carpenter

Gracious: [grey-shuh s] adjective 1. pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous. 2. characterized by good taste, comfort, ease, or luxury 3. indulgent or beneficent in a pleasantly condescending way, especially to inferiors. 4. merciful or compassionate:

“Be pretty if you can, be witty if you must, but be gracious if it kills you.”

— Elsie De Wolf

When we think of the word Gracious, the images that often come to mind is usually something like this. A woman, usually in a pearl necklace, warmly welcoming a visitor into her home or a gentlemen in a three piece suit standing with a smile as someone enters a room. What is it about these images or ones like it that bring graciousness to mind?

“Gracious is more than good manners and etiquette, but also, in a way, something less. It’s almost minimalistic in its simplicity. I think of etiquette and manners as codes of behavior – as things that are formulaic, things that can be taught. To be gracious is an art. It is the art of being considerate of others at all times and in every situation.”

— howtobegracious.wordpress.com

Graciousness is a beautiful blend of kindness, consideration and attentiveness. It enriches any interaction and gives our day the rosy glow of warmth that comes from knowing someone cares. The gracious person is warm, welcoming, empathetic and lives by the golden rule - Do unto others as you would have others do to you.

Jim Martin who wrote an article titled, Ten Characteristics of a Gracious Person, has a checklist for us all to consider.

A gracious person is slow to take credit and quick to lavish praise.
A gracious person never seeks to embarrass another.
A gracious person is always thanking others.
A gracious person doesn't monopolize the conversation.
A gracious person doesn't try to play "one up-manship."
A gracious person pays attention to people.
A gracious person desires to say what is appropriate.
A gracious person looks out for the comfort of others.
A gracious person understands that she is not indispensable.
A gracious person constantly points out the good that he sees.

Graciousness in friendship is invaluable. Don't we all want a friend who embodies all of those checklist items? How much deeper can our friendships grow if both parties strive to become more gracious?

How are we doing with our graciousness? As creatives it is common to show our love and care by giving them something we have made with our own hands. And while it is all well and good to take a gift over to your friend who is having a bad day, the gracious friend gives of her time and attention too. Actions such as eye contact, a hug or thoughtful words in addition to the gift can make all the difference in how that person's day may be changed.

Graciousness isn't limited to one on one interactions or lengthy visits. Think of a friend who is just one of many guests attending a party and isn't planning on eating due to dietary issues. As the friend wanders in search of the drinks they pass by the food and notice that many of the offerings cater not only to their strict diet but also include a few favorites. Although the host was not able to offer more than a quick hello to the friend, he/she feels comfortable and happy to be thought of and planned for.

“Remember, true graciousness demands that you have time for others. So listen. Be attentive to what people say. Respond, without interruption. You always have time. You own the time in which you live. You grant it to others without obligation. That is the gift of being gracious.”

— Tom Chiarella, Esquire

May we all work to live more graciously and to be more grateful to the gracious people who touch our lives and warm our hearts.

“Could anything be more delightful than a gracious person? How lovely the world would be if everyone aspired to being gracious, instead of wealthy, famous or powerful. ”

— howtobegracious.wordpress.com

Be sure to visit our friends that have lots to share with you!

Debby Brown has quilting ideas for you here~

Missie Carpenter has a great post on how to put your block together!

Templates are still available through Fat Quarter Shop!

Friendship Quilt Along Block #2 - TRUSTWORTHY

June 08, 2018 in events

Here are links to our friends who are making this block! We are so excited to have them join us and to share their TRUSTWORTHY blocks!! Click on their names to link to their blogs.

Trustworthy: [truhst-wur-th ee] adjective

1. deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable:

“Friends should be chosen by a higher principle of selection than any worldly one. They should be chosen for character, for goodness, for truth and trustworthiness, because they have sympathy with us in our best thoughts and holiest aspirations, because they have community of mind in the things of the soul”

— Hugh Black

As a child I had a best friend who, knowing my intense fear of all arachnids, thought it would be funny to throw a living spider at me. That experience taught me a valuable lesson. The hurt and betrayal that I felt at her action was very real and painful. If I never wanted those I cared for to feel that same way then I had better make sure to treat their fears, hopes and secrets with the utmost care. I can’t say that I have an unblemished record but I have always tried from that day to be a trustworthy friend.

“Trust each other again and again. When the trust level gets high enough, people transcend apparent limits, discovering new and awesome abilities for which they were perviously unaware.”

— David Armistead

Trust is like a delicate butterfly found in every soul. Some people hold it close and keep their butterfly protected by not letting it venture out to often. Others let their butterfly roam free and just accept the damage that come from the adventure of truly living. Whichever way people treat their butterfly of trust - it is our duty as friends to remember it’s fragile nature. We should be watchful of ourselves to make sure that our words and actions to do not tear, shred or break it. A mark of a true friend is the careful way we keep our friend’s butterflies whole and undamaged when it is in our care.

“Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.”

— Albert Einstein

It is useful to evaluate how we are doing with the trust that others give to us. As Steven Covey says, “The process of building trust begins with yourself.” But how do we do that? Even a short search on the internet yielded up very similar suggestion lists. Here is a culmination of those lists.

Be reliable
Be honest
Be loyal
Keep confidences and private information private
Be sincere
Do the right thing

That’s a short list and one that if we aren’t already doing, we can make the necessary changes starting today. After all, “No virtue is more universally accepted as a test of good character than trustworthiness.” - Harry Emerson Fosdick.

Our friends at Just Another Button Company have written a blog post with some great tips on paper piecing! Even if you are familiar with PP, you could always learn more.

Want some help making your trustworthy block? Follow this link to see a fun video that I made when I visited Fat Quarter Shop!

And if you are looking for a great way to quilt this block, here is a beautiful suggestion by my friend Debby Brown

Friendship Quilt Along Block #1 - FUN!

June 01, 2018 in events

Here are links to our friends who are making this block! We are so excited to have them join us and to share their FUN blocks!! Click on their names to link to their blogs.

Fun:[fuhn] noun

something that provides mirth or amusement 2.enjoyment or playfulness

Our first block represents the quality of fun! Fun is so important in a friendship. In many ways fun is what forms a friendship in the first place. Often two people come together because of a shared passion, activity, or experience.

Fun comes in many different forms but it any form it does the same thing, it feeds our energy and creativity or as some would say, it feeds our soul. Dr. Marc Bekoff stated, “Play [Fun] is serious business. This sounds paradoxical and it is, in so much as something that comes so naturally to large-brained mammals (and birds, according to some authorities), that is so much fun, is so vital. Play is a banquet for the brain, a smorgasbord for the senses, providing nourishment for body and spirit.”

As quilters much of our fun happens in pursuit of our shared passion. We delight in thread, we revel in fabric and we get adventurous with projects. A sale at our local store stirs up emotions and behaviors reflecting that of a kid in a candy shop. With so much fun at our fingertips it’s nearly impossible not to share in the fun together.

“Creativity is Intelligence having fun. ”

— Albert Einstein

How many times have we created friendships at some shared activity where we were creating new? How often have we bonded over our love for fabric or notions? How many life long friends have come into our lives because we were willing to step out of our homes and connect with one another because of our love for sewing? Even those times when we are frustrated over learning a new technique we find that fun slips in and most of the time we gain a new friend, renew and replenish an old friendship or have something new we are eager to share with our steadfast buddies.

One of the great reasons for having fun in your field is for the health benefits! According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy is the process of making and creating artwork and yes, this includes all your sewing projects, finished and unfinished. Art is used to "explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem.”

Even if you don’t consider the things your making worthy of the title of Art, your creation process still counts. It doesn’t matter if you are following a pattern or making things up as you go. The simple doing is enough to bring you important health benefits. Sergio Pellis, professor of neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada states, “Play is beneficial for developing a range of skills and at least some of them are improved by play-induced changes in the prefrontal cortex. This has important implications for human development.”

“Having fun is the best way to learning.”

— Albert Einstein

Peter Gray, a research professor at Boston College, writes that much play “is self-chosen and self-directed,” an imaginative, non-literal activity “in which means are more valued than ends,” with “rules that are not dictated by physical necessity but emanate from the minds of the players.” So remember, when playing don't beat yourself up to much if your measurements don't come out right the first or second time. Don't get worked up over having to unpick a little here or there. It's all part of the process and the process is fun... most of the time... or we wouldn't keep going back!

So play with your fabric, play with your friends and family. Have fun experimenting with your projects and invite a friend or two along. And remember, with each project you create, you are feeding your body and mind but you are also creating something that will beautify, comfort or bring happiness to yourself and others. Lady Allen of Hurtwood said, “Better a broken bone than a broken spirit”. I would amend that to, “Better a broken needle than a broken spirit”!

HOW TO

For this block there are so many techniques you can use! We used two different techniques on two different blocks for this one. Prepared hand appliqué and shadow appliqué using a double sided fusible product.

For the prepared hand appliqué, we traced the templates onto wax paper, and cut out two of each shape for each piece. Then we ironed it to the back of the fabric and pressed the fabric to the back side using starch and a hot iron. For the circles, we gathered the edge with a basting stitch and pulled it tight around the wax paper. Then we ironed it using starch and a hot iron.

For the tiny flower, we made it easy and used wool. This shape can be difficult to manage and I like to make things easy! We stitched it in place using a blanket stitch and Aurifloss.

There are also lots of techniques for the stem, but we opted for using a bias tape maker! The size we used was 1/4", and it makes it so slick and easy. Just tuck your ends under and hand stitch around the stem.

Once all the pieces are cooled, we popped out wax paper templates, laid our pieces in place and hand stitched them using our favorite Aurifil thread.

Here is a video to me showing this technique at Fat Quarter Shop:

For the shadow appliqué method, trace your template onto the paper side of the double sided fusible product. Cut out on both sides, leaving about 1/8" of fusible on each side of the line. Fuse to the back of your fabric. Cut out ON the line. Peel the paper off and you are ready to fuse to the background fabric. Repeat for all pieces you are using this technique on. Lay everything out on the background fabric and fuse in place. Sew in place using your favorite stitch (we love to use the blanket stitch!) or stitches. We also mixed in some wool on this block, too. I love mixing textures and substrates. I think it makes things really interesting!

Here is a video of this technique that Fat Quarter Shop filmed: COMING SOON!!

If you haven't already, you can also pick up a quilt kit at Fat Quarter Shop! Here is a link in case you want to pick one up! https://www.fatquartershop.com/friendship-quilt-kit

Friendship Quilt Along Introduction and Schedule

May 21, 2018 in events

Welcome to the Friendship Quilt Along! I am excited you are here and excited to welcome so many of my quilt friends who are joining in on this event. Here is a schedule of who will be sharing what blocks and when. Many will be sharing their own techniques and tricks for making the blocks, so you will want to check in regularly to see what's going on! Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@AmandaHerringDesigns) where the most current information and images will be available June through August. We will also provide links to the social media accounts for all of our friends.

Tammie Green

June 22: DEPENDABLE BLOCK

Christopher Thompson

Dara Thomasson

Kimberly Richardson (@kimricharson120)

Cecile McPeak

June 29: HONEST BLOCK

Miranda Eskelson

Gerri Robinson (@plantseeddesigns)

Cecile McPeak

July 6: WARM BLOCK

Mandy Leins

July 13: LOYAL BLOCK

Amy Smart

Kimberly Richardson (@kimricharson120)

July 20: HUMOROUS BLOCK

Bev McCullough