I've been busy doing some exciting things with my industry friends and this season has reminded me just how grateful I am for the incredible creative community around me. Collaborating with talented makers like Misty Doan (Missouri Star Quilt Co.), Laura Coia (Sew Very Easy), Michele Muska (textile artist & Oliso® community & content) and Leslie Tucker Jenison (fabric designer) has been such a gift. |
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Earlier this week on Instagram, I had a lovely chat with Michele and Leslie on Michele's segment of Wednesday Afternoon Chats. We talked friendship, creativity the inspiration behind my new book, Love You to Pieces: A Gift of Friendship, and sew much more! |
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In my recent Tuesday Newsday episode with Misty, we walk through some of the original characters and quilts from Love You to Pieces, along with the vintage treasures from my collection that sparked the book's creation. It's a meaningful peek behind the scenes and a chance to see how these pieces come together in a modern, creative way. |
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I also spent time with my dear friend, Laura, working on a new episode of Sew Very Easy. In this segment, she shares excerpts from the book and shares how to stitch yo-yos for one of the book's bonus patterns—the Yo-Yo Clown. |
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Laura showcases all three PDF patterns that accompany the book. She does a beautiful job showing how approachable (and giftable!) these fabric friends are. Her episode really captures the spirit of why these characters were designed: simple, heartfelt projects meant to be shared. |
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Gift Love You to Pieces this Season |
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Love You to Pieces: A Gift of Friendship was created with the intention to be given. It's a meaningful way to let someone know how much they matter — a keepsake that celebrates friendship. It's especially fitting for this season of Thanksgiving (or Friendsgiving!), when we gather around the people we cherish most. |
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Matt Harr of Harr Craft Goods gifted Love You to Pieces to his mom! |
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Give the book on its own, or pair it with one of the handmade characters for a thoughtful Friendsgiving hostess gift, a sweet surprise for a best friend, or a charming Christmas present for the littles in your life! |
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This Thanksgiving season, I'm especially grateful for all of you. The kind words and support I've received in launching this passion project… it truly means so much. I really enjoy getting to hear your stories and how you have found unique ways to gift Love You to Pieces. Here are a few of my favorites so far: |
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"I received this beautiful book as a gift, and I love it! The messages that go with each picture are perfectly matched. The quilts and toys have been beautifully photographed. The vintage characters bring back quite a few memories which was a really sweet surprise. It would make the perfect gift for a friend, especially one who has been by your side for forever." - Angelica R. |
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Louise and Jill of the Fabric Shop in Ruston, LA enjoying Love You to Pieces |
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"My go-to girlfriend gift! I've found the gift for my girlfriend group and book club this year! Love You To Pieces is a love letter to true friends and to the beauty of handmade friends. It's a gallery of gorgeous vintage creations in photo spreads with poetic messages. I am gifting them with personal messages tucked in particular pages. And BONUS: the book includes patterns for a sock monkey, yo yo clown and Sunshine Polly doll." - Becky B. |
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If you've already purchased or gifted the book, leave a review or send me an email at [email protected]! I'd really enjoy hearing your thoughts… in fact, I would just love that to pieces! XO,
Amy |
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