Raggedy Rescue: Q & A #1

What do you do when a button eye is missing? How do you deal with rips in the face?

It’s the first Raggedy Rescue Q & A!

In this video, I’m taking some of your questions and comments and sharing what I can to hopefully help in your Raggedy Rescue adventure!

All opinions are my own and I’m always happy to learn! If you do it differently or have other advice, I’d love to hear about it.

Have questions I didn’t answer? Leave them in comments and I’ll help if I can.

As mentioned in the video, I primarily use McCall’s Crafts Pattern 8377. The pattern is out of print but you can find it on Etsy or Ebay. If you have sewing friends, it’s worth asking if they might have a copy. I’ve had several gems come my way from friends!

Other McCall’s Numbers for Raggedy Ann & Andy: 5499, 2447, 846, or 713 (10″, 15″, 20″ & 25″). The patterns include the doll pattern, clothing pattern, and instructions.

Simplicity pattern 8043* is in print and certainly less expensive in most cases, but I haven’t personally tried it yet. The clothes and dolls look almost identical to the older McCalls patterns. Simplicity owns McCalls now, but I do not know if their pattern predates the merger. If you’ve already compared the two patterns, please let me know.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions. ♥

Looking for a different video. Check out all of my Raggedy Rescues here!

I have a new page here on Sewhooked where I will be keeping a list of my favorite supplies. I listed the ones used in this video below, and you can see the full list here.

♥ Jennifer O

Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

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TTMT #782 – Book, Hook, & BOM (with FREE PATTERNS)

Today I’m talking about patterns I designed for #ttmtbom Month 2, Getting back to work on my husband’s bookcase quilt, and some long overdue crochet!

Free patterns below!

Pretty Cute Block

designed by Jennifer Ofenstein for Talk to Me Tuesday

12″ paper pieced

Log Cabin Blossom

designed by Jennifer Ofenstein for Talk to Me Tuesday

12″ paper or traditionally pieced

♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT BOM Month 2 – designed by me!

Hello, friends! I’ll post these patterns properly to Sewhooked next Friday, but couldn’t resist posting the link to our TTMT BOM Month 2 because these 2 patterns were designed by me!

Happy stitching, see you on Tuesday.

♥ Jennifer O

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Jeanie Shares Orphan Block Quilt Tops!

Friends, I just had to share Jeanie’s most recent TTMT video! She shares quilt tops made for a school fundraiser where she works made from orphan blocks I passed on to her. The blocks were given to me by Sarah in Houston and Krista with the intention that they be used in charity quilts.

I hope you watch to see how cleverly she put these tops together as well as a cameo by her absolutely adorable granddaughter.

Be sure to look for the TACO!

♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #781 – Vintage ’22 Finale

Today I’m sharing the final five charity quilts started at #bffretreat in 2022! All quilts shown will be donated to Project Linus in Albuquerque, NM, where my BFF Jewells volunteers. I also share a quick little fabric basket made to hold my clothes pins.

Everything I made during BFF Retreat 2022

♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #780 – Adventures Abroad

Today I’m recapping the amazing London adventure I shared with my eldest child. I have fun stories, photos, souvenirs, and even a surprise celebrity!

♥ Jennifer O

Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

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TTMT #778 – To Boldly Go!

As you watch this, I’m on an international adventure with my eldest (adult) kid.

I’m so pleased to be able to share my FINALLY finished Star Trek Row Along quilt top from the 2019 event on Fandom in Stitches. Also in this video, I share my first two #ttmtbom blocks (photos below).

My May #ttmtbom blocks. I’d love to see yours!

♥ Jennifer O

Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥

The TTMT BOM is here!

The Talk to Me Tuesday Internet Sampler Block of the Month has begun! I’ll be sharing my completed blocks during next week’s TTMT.

♥ Jennifer O

Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥

TTMT #777 – Follow the Rule

Today’s TTMT includes my first try at ruler quilting resulting in a finished charity quilt, a fantastic thrift haul from ACR, a sweet Chook pattern by Catherine Magraith, and more!

COMING SOON!

♥ Jennifer O

Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥