Tuesday, July 29, 2025

In Spinning Color (Crafty Show & Tell) - aka TTMT #559 - July 29, 2025


This week I show you my finished brand new Color Wheel of Destiny, a prize wheel I modified so that all the wedges are string pieced blocks, each a different color family. We will use the wheel each month at Scrappy Sewcials, a "sewcial sewing" event I created and co-host at Hip Stitch. Spin the wheel, and then go raid the basket of scraps from that color family to make your next block! Or aren't sure what color you want to use next? Spin the wheel! It's fun to let chance choose your colors and it makes it helps you avoid decision fatigue when you are working on a project. I also show you the scrappy improv blocks I pieced at Scrappy Sewcial this past weekend after unveiling the new wheel. Sew much fun! And that sound the wheel makes.... sew satisfying!

Things I talk about in this video:

Scrappy Sewcials at Hip Stitch

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

"Puzzling" - A Crafty Show & Tell - July 22, 2025 (TTMT #558)


This week I show my latest test blocks for the 2025 PP Club Pattern Series: "Puzzling", a modern take on the traditional Dutchman's Puzzle quilt block. I made two versions, one using all grunge and one using fussy cut scraps. I also talk about being almost done with my new Color Wheel of Destiny, which should be finished in time to make its debut at Scrappy Sewcial this Sunday. I'll show y'all the finished wheel next week!

Stay crafty y'all!

Love,

nmjewells

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Fun with my Friends Crafty Show & Tell (TTMT #555) July 1, 2025


I'm back from almost a week in Austin, Texas where I visited my BFF and friend of over 30 years and her family (Jennifer O) and we did some thrifting and some LQS shopping. We also took a short road trip to visit a mutual friend, Jennifer R, in the Houston area! There's nothing better than getting away from work and recharging with your friends. Stay crafty, yall!

Crafty places I talk about:

Austin Creative Reuse

Sew Special Quilts Katy

find my patterns at Hip Stitch

Love,

nmjewells

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

TTMT #554 - nmjewells - June 24, 2025 - Dashing Sashing (Quilty Show & T...


This week I'm showing you the sashing fabric I purchased at Hip Stitch for a sampler quilt using my 5inch blocks from this year's PP Club Pattern Series.

Help support my daughter's study abroad experience in Japan (she's there now!). There are still a few physical items and patterns for which she will receive the proceeds. She's also currently getting the proceeds from any of my pattern sales, including the 2025 PP Club Pattern series. I've already added June's block, Hexplay!

Stay crafty!

Love,

@nmjewells

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

TTMT #553 - nmjewells - June 17, 2025 - Hexplay (Quilty Show & Tell)


I'm back from vacation and have a new thrifted top, a new haircut, and a new 5 inch pattern to release this Thursday at Paper Piecing Club at Hip Stitch.

Stay Crafty y'all!

Love,

@nmjewells

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