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    3 tips to sew Valentine’s Decor you will adore

    Posted on January 31, 2023

    I am a 2022 Husqvarna Viking sewing Ambassador and mentions of my Opal 690Q are a reflection of this relationship. All opinions are my own. Celebrating smaller holidays and seasons doesn’t have to be hard or time consuming. Today I am going to help you sew Valentine’s decor you will adore. The three tips I am going to share will help you quickly and easily sew up projects that will make your home just “love-ly”. Choosing the right thing to…

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    By Amy Chappell
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    How to sew a pretty patchwork pillow with pizzazz

    I am a 2022 Husqvarna Viking Sewing Ambassador. Mentions of my Opal 690Q sewing machine are a reflection of this relationship. All project ideas and opinions are my own. This post…

    December 30, 2022
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    3 Simple Tips to Stay Sane when Piecing Small Quilts

    I am a 2022 Husqvarna Viking sewing Ambassador. Mentions of my Opal 690Q are a reflection of that relationship. All opinions and projects are my own. This post may also contain…

    November 30, 2022
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    Five quick and easy tips for quilting small projects

    I am a 2022 Husqvarna Viking Sewing Ambassador. Mentions of my Opal 690Q sewing machine are part of that partnership. All opinions and projects are my own honest thoughts. Small projects…

    October 29, 2022
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    How to Sew a Happy Haunted Halloween Village

    I am a 2022 Husqvarna Viking Sewing ambassador, references to my Opal 690Q are part of this partnership. The projects and opinions are my own. Spook up a mantel, creepify a…

    September 30, 2022
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    Sew a mini pillow for terrific tiered tray decor

    I am a 2022 Husqvarna Viking Sewing Ambassador and this post and mentions of my Opal 690 sewing machine are representative of this relationship. The opinions and projects are my own.…

    August 25, 2022
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    Merge Embroidery and Patchwork to make a stunning mini quilt

    I was given a copy of the book Make it Mini by Bev McCullough so that I could participate in the book tour. The project and opinions are my own. This…

    August 4, 2022
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    Keep your hand stitching organized with a free Needle Book Pattern

    I am a 2022 Husqvarna Viking Sewing Ambassador and mentions of my Opal 690Q sewing machine are related to this relationship. The project and opinions are my own. How to get…

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Hi! I’m Amy!!

Amy of Ameroonie Designs. A mom, sewist and maker of things

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I am the mom to six kids- which is a big reason that I create and sew. I find that I am happiest when I am making things, and taking time to be happy makes me a better mom.

I hope you will find lots of inspiration, encouragement and fun inside these pages. I would love for you to tag me or send me pictures of your projects made from my tutorials on social media!

Happy Sewing and Happy Stitching!

xoxo, Amy

Tutorials are provided for personal use only. Please, don’t pass off the tutorials as your own. I’d love for you to link to my blog, just give credit where it’s due!

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Make a project start to finish in no time at all! Make a project start to finish in no time at all!
It helps if you start with a small project 😉
It also helps when you have a machine that can do everything from piecing to quilting like my Opal 690 from @husqvarnaviking 
What’s your favorite step of the creative process?

#husqvarnavikingambassador 
Pattern: Framed Heart mini quilt- available in my ETSY shop 
Fabric: Cheerfully Red by @the_tattooed_quilter for @rileyblakedesigns 
#miniquilt #valentinedecor
Make every day special with a fun placemat! This a Make every day special with a fun placemat!
This accent strip placemat is a quick and easy project and I love it paired with my Bring the Love mug rug appliqué! 
Do you use placemats at your house?
Find the free placemat tutorial on the @thermoweb blog and the full YouTube video tutorial is on my channel @AmeroonieDesigns

Pattern: Bring the Love mug rug pattern available in my Etsy shop. BONUS: the placemat PDF instructions are included as well.
Fabric: Sending Love by @rileyblakedesigns 

#placematsdesign #placematpattern #placemat #valentinedecor
Want to kick your grocery store bakery goods up a Want to kick your grocery store bakery goods up a notch? Sew some LOVE to dress them up!
These accent strip placemats are so quick and easy to sew! Add some appliqué and they even More amazing!
The tutorial for the placemats can be found on the @thermoweb blog. I have a full video tutorial on my YouTube channel and the pattern for the Bring the Love mug rugs (which now also includes a PDF tutorial for the placemats can be purchased in my Etsy shop.
Fabrics: Sending Love by @rileyblakedesigns 

#placemat #sewingtutorial #valentinedecor #rawedgeapplique
Last week in my stories I shared a picture of the Last week in my stories I shared a picture of the mess left after filming a video. But what everyone SAW, was the unfinished Strawberry mini quilt on my table. (It’s still unfinished 😂)
So to hopefully get myself moving, I thought I’d share this actually finished one.
Does announcing something publicly help you stay accountable?

Pattern: Strawberry Mini Quilt, available in my Etsy shop
Fabric: Strawberry Honey by @burlapandblossompatterns 

#miniquilts #strawberryquilt #sewingpattern
Echo quilting is something I don’t do a lot of, Echo quilting is something I don’t do a lot of, but I LOVE how it turned out on this mug rug.
What’s your go to quilting style?
I usually stick to free motion stippling with shapes added in here and there.

Pattern: Bring the Love mug rug available in my Etsy shop
Fabric: Sparkler by @polkadotchair for @rileyblakedesigns 

#mugrug #valentinedecor #sewingpattern
Change the fabric, change the look. I love how the Change the fabric, change the look.
I love how the same pattern can look and feel so different depending on the fabrics you choose.

Pattern: Bring the Love mug rug
#sewingtutorials #sewingpattern #mugrugs #valentinedecor #mugrugpattern
This fun and simple patchwork pillow is a quick ma This fun and simple patchwork pillow is a quick make and great for scraps. 
You can find the full tutorial on my blog. Www.amerooniedesigns.com.
Fabric is all @zeriano 

#pillowtutorial #pillow #sewingtutorial
This mini quilt is called Framed Heart ( original This mini quilt is called Framed Heart ( original I know😉) and it’s part of a series I am making for this double clip stand (made by @rileyblakedesigns ) I think it’s such a fun way to display quilts on a mantle or shelf.
How do you display your quilts?

Pattern: frames hearts by me - available in my ETSY shop.
#miniquilt #valentinequilt #valentinedecor
Last year I released my Bring the Love mug rug pat Last year I released my Bring the Love mug rug pattern and these versions in Sparkler fabric were some of my favorites!
This basic by @polkadotchair has just the slightest bit of metallic in it and I love it so much!
Plus, the little pop of aqua in the otherwise traditional Valentines colors just makes me happy!
Do you like to add other colors to your reds and pinks for Valentines?
 Pattern: Bring the Love
Fabric: Sparkler by @polkadotchair 

#mugrug #valentinesdecor #heartapplique #applique
Looking for a fun project to work on during these Looking for a fun project to work on during these cozy winter nights? This Valentine mini banner is a fun and easy stitch and makes such a great decor piece for the days of love coming soon!❤️❤️
You can find the pattern in my Etsy shop. (Link in bio)

#valentinedecor #valentinebanner #minibanner #feltapplique
A simple trick for sharp corners WITHOUT clipping A simple trick for sharp corners WITHOUT clipping seam allowances!
Do you like candy canes? I like fruity ones to eat Do you like candy canes?
I like fruity ones to eat, but the classic red and white are my favorite for decorating!

What’s your favorite? For eating or decorating?

#poppiecottonchristmascountdown2022 #mugrug
So many fun ways to use one pattern! Full YouTube So many fun ways to use one pattern! 
Full YouTube video tutorial on my channel @amerooniedesigns.
Pattern in my Etsy shop.

#christmasdecor #mittendecor
See how I turn these quilted mittens into a garlan See how I turn these quilted mittens into a garland!

Such a fun way to use up your darling holiday fabric scraps!

 Pattern can be found in my Etsy shop (link in profile)
#garland #quilted #mittengarland #amerooniexmas
A pair of cute quilty mittens with a bit of pine! A pair of cute quilty mittens with a bit of pine!
How cute would this be on a bedroom or pantry door?
Pattern for mittens available now
Fabric: Pixie Noel 2 by @tashanoel1 

#christmasdecor #fabricmittens #christmasornaments
Cookie exchange is today’s theme in the #poppiec Cookie exchange is today’s theme in the #poppiecottonchristmascountdown2022 . Have you been joining in? So many fun projects!
I love this table topper and mini hot pad set made with Santa Claus Lane fabric by @polkadotchair . I think she needs to revisit this line because I’m down to tiny scraps and I love it all so much!
The center block is from the same panel as the Santa face from the mug rug I shared earlier in my feed. So fun to sew with!
@poppiecotton
Ornaments is today’s theme for #poppiecottonchri Ornaments is today’s theme for #poppiecottonchristmascountdown2022 and of course I had to join in.
Two of my best selling patterns are my felt appliqué ornaments and my Embroidered Word Ornaments. 
But, if you scroll to the third picture you’ll see one of my favorites- the handwriting ornament! Just trace the inside of the hoop( I like 3”) and have your child write their name in it. Then use it as the pattern to transfer onto the fabric and stitch!
Easy and fun!
@poppiecotton 

#ornaments #feltapplique #embroidery
It has been fun playing along with @poppiecotton a It has been fun playing along with @poppiecotton and their #poppiecottonchristmascountdown2022 
Today is Hot Chocolate- and what better way to enjoy it than with a darling mug rug? Somehow it just tastes better.

The candy cane appliqué is free for newsletter subscribers. I will put a link in my stories today!

Fabric: Santa Claus Lane by @polkadotchair 
Pattern: candy cane appliqué free to newsletter subscribers, assembly instructions can be found on @thermoweb blog
#mugrug #applique #christmassewing
Day 2 of the #poppiecottonchristmascountdown2022 i Day 2 of the #poppiecottonchristmascountdown2022 is Gift Wrap. I love this Christmas mug rug with the gifts!
Swipe to see other patterns of mine with gifts- they are just too fun to make!
@poppiecotton 

Patterns: Christmas Mug Rugs, The Best Gift mini quilt and Gifts Around the Tree mini quilt
Fabric designers tagged in the images where possible.

#mugrug #christmasmugrug #miniquilt #christmasdecor
Have you seen the @poppiecotton Christmas countdow Have you seen the @poppiecotton Christmas countdown? They have a prompt every day for sharing things.
Today is Christmas Pincushion and I’m sharing this mitten one. It’s part of my A Pillow For All Seasons pattern. 
Head over to their feed for more details!

Fabric: Holly Holiday by @the_tattooed_quilter 
Pattern: A pillow for all seasons available in my Etsy shop (link in profile)
#poppiecottonchristmascountdown2022  #minipillow #tieredtraydecor #feltapplique
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