Hearts & Things (TTMT #865 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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Welcome back to my sewing room! This week I talk about a new quilt top, share a machine embroidered repair for stains on a thrifted top, share the nail products I’m using*, and share two small finishes for my eldest.

Me talking about my Instant Pot cover in 2024

Easy Fabric Basket Assembly (sewing tutorial)

Luv Ya quilt pattern by Running Doe Quilts (this is the PDF version)

Tiny embroidered heart is from the Anita Goodesign Minis set

Learning to do my nails in 2026 – a playlist of videos I’ve found helpful. I’d love to hear your story, too!

*I’ve been playing with UV builder gel, but so far I haven’t tried it on my natural nails.

Several of my products came from KISS nails. I purchased them at my grocery store, but you can also find them in their online shop.

KISS PowerFlex Brush-On Nail Glue

KISS Glue OFF Instant False Nail Remover

Holo Taco Sticky Base (this is the only product listed that I ordered)

Essie Gel Setter Top Coat (also purchased at my grocery store)

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♥ Jennifer O

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Some Inspiration

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Last year, I made a list of ideas to help inspire me through difficult times.

I’m sharing it with you here in case it might be helpful to anyone reading.

Follow one prompt per month or use as needed. ♥

Creative Slump Inspiration

Easy Win	finish a project you already started, the closer to finished it is already, the better
A piece of art for your creative space	wall hanging, painting, etc
Make a postcard and send it to someone you care about (even yourself!)	collage, embroidery, etc (see examples above)
Restyle clothing you don’t wear (this is one of my favorite go-to things for inspiration!)	stamp, embroider, applique, paint, tie dye, change the buttons, or otherwise change a garment you already own
Make a craft from trash or recyclables!	mason jar lantern, bottle cap coaster, etc
Make fairy decor	tiny doors, tools, etc, use any medium
Craft your favorite quote	Use collage, embroidery, paint, etc, to create your favorite quote
Favorite artist inspo	create something in your prefered medium in the style of a favorite artist: Applique in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe, make a Van Gogh inspired postcard, create an Andy Warhol inspired wall hanging (see an Andy Warhol-inspired Lion King Quilt made by the Fandom in stitches community)
Favorite fictional character inspiration	Love a favorite character? Use their colors, style, era, etc, to help you create a bag, quilt, or outfit!
Paint a rock	paint, draw, or otherwise decorate a small rock. Don’t need a pet rock? Leave it in a public space so it can be adopted! #craftforgood
Your choice!	Leave your ideas in comments to inspire others!

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♥ Jennifer O

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Shirts & Sewing Room Shakeup (TTMT #864 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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Hello, friends. In the last week, I’ve finished two me-made garments for my husband, practiced some nail art, and rearranged my sewing room. It sounds like a lot, but everything aside from the nail art was planned and ready to go, which is my favorite way to work.

Jensen shirt pattern by Wardrobe By Me

@thegraytergood for nail art

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New Year Ramble (TTMT #863)

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It’s a new year, and I have new goals for myself as well as a few new projects in mind.

Jewells on YouTube & Talk To Me Tuesday

You can find all the finished projects I discussed in my 2025 TTMT playlist.

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Odds & Ends (TTMT #862 Crafty Show and Tell)

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I’m coming to you reasonably well rested and happy with just a few things to share before the year ends.

Get the All Arizona & New Mexico Shop Hop Magazine 2026 from Hip Stitch. Way to go Jewells! ♥

Edited to add that TTMT’s Michelle has a bonus pattern on page 60. Thanks for sharing, Michelle!

There are lots of resources online showing how to use a Cricut cut or other stencil for screen printing. I used info from Pigskins & Pigtails.

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Holiday Blah (TTMT #861)

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Dear friends, I had a rough week with very little mojo, and I don’t have a single thing to show. I hope that whatever you’re doing, you can take a moment to slow down and breathe deep.

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Jeans of a Different Color (TTMT #860 Crafty & Quilty Show and Tell)

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Time for something completely different! This week, I share a pair of jeans I dyed using a jeans kit by RIT (Back to Blue), talk briefly about screenprinting, and mention an old favorite, Tree Trimming.

Watch a 37-year-old baby talk about Tree Trimming. The a/c was out in our house, which used to happen A LOT! Email sewhooked at gmail for the free pattern through December 31, 2025.

There are lots of resources online showing how to use a Cricut cut or other stencil for screen printing. I used info from Pigskins & Pigtails (which I managed to say in reverse during the video).

Gilmore Girls Quilt Along through December 17, 2025 on Fandom in Stitches!

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Stockings! (TTMT #859 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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Happy December, friends! I finished the stockings I’d mentioned previously. They are made entirely from my stash and came out even better than I imagined! I’ve also got one tiny ornament to share that will be heading out in the mail with a reindeer later this week.

Ridwell for fabric and other unusual recycling.

Stocking tutorial + free pattern from Amy Smart. (I used her instructions but not the pattern.)

Free Christmas Lineart (bell on khaki stocking)

Reindeer Ornament

Gilmore Girls Quilt Along on Fandom in Stitches!

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Tree Skirt Finish! (TTMT #858 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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This week, I’m excited to share that I finished our tree skirt! The final quilted and bound skirt is a hair over 51″, made using 4″ (4.5″ cut) squares. I LOVE how this project came out and am looking forward to working on some new stockings next!

Stay to the end for a sassy blue jay birdbath!

Reindeer Ornament

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Blue & White (TTMT #857 Quilting & Sewing Show and Tell)

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Hello, friends! In this week’s show & tell video, I talk about my in-progress tree skirt, some mending and alterations, and some happy mail from Abbie!

My snowflakes came from a variety of sources, including OESD & Oma’s Place. Oma’s Place has been purchased by Juju’s. I didn’t have luck finding my exact snowflakes, but there are plenty of options available from various machine embroidery resources. I used designs that were between 2.5″ and 3.5″ for my 4″ (finished) squares.

Designs by JuJu Snowflakes

OESD Snowflakes

Favorite Jeans Crotch Repair
Raggedy Rescue Playlist