Fandom in Stitches Featured Friday: Laura Shaffstall

Welcome Fandom friends as we celebrate the Designers and Pattern Testers who make Fandom in Stitches a reality. As often as possible, we'll be sharing a Friday Feature of one of our amazing Designers or Pattern testers so you can get to know them better!
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For our very first Feature Friday, please welcome Designer & Tester, Laura Shaffstall!
Where Can We find You?@somecallmelolly@lollyquiltslollyquilts.blogspot.com

AS A DESIGNER:

What inspired you to start designing Fandom patterns? "I took on learning to design because I had fallen in love with paper piecing and wanted specific additional patterns for a multi-fandom bookcase.  I had used up all my favors from friends so figured I should do it myself!! It becomes an addiction!"

What was the first pattern you shared with our community?"The first patterns I shared with the site I think was for Hamilton or Moana."
What is your favorite kind of pattern to design? "Which kind of pattern I design depends on my mood - I love creating individual blocks for bookcase quilts and have made many, but also like creating whole quilt layouts. "

Favorite All-Time Fandom Design by you?"Hamilton"

Favorite non-fandom thing you've designed?"Since I work with Military aircraft I like when I get the opportunity to create Jets!"
Anything else you'd like for us to know?"I love mashing up patterns together!!"

AS A PATTERN TESTER:

What inspired you to start testing patterns for the Fandom in Stitches community?"I was inspired after sewing my first Project of Doom to learn as much as possible!"

What was your first tested Fandom pattern?"Liljab's Hunger Games and Kristi Lehane's Snape (Always) block"


Do you have a designer you test for the most?"Gretchen Kohlhaas"

What's your favorite kind of pattern to test?"I am always drawn to things Harry Potter or Disney related so tend to test those types of patterns.  I love testing blocks that give me a challenge."

What kind of non-fandom projects do you like to work on?"I like to spin more traditional quilt blocks into fandom-centric themes.  Last year I used The Farmer's Wife 1930s patterns with only Harry Potter Fabrics!"


Please give Laura some love in comments and let her know which of her patterns you've tried! If you post on social media, be sure to tag Laura & @fandominstitches so we'll see your awesome work!

 

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  Fandom In Stitches and its designers do not hold copyright on any of the fandom titles represented on this site. Respective Designers reserve copyright on patterns only and request that out of respect for the fandoms we love, that you use them for personal and non-profit reasons only. The Designers at Fandom In Stitches receive no payment for any of the patterns posted and expressly forbid resale & manufacture.

Friends - A Quilt Along - Week 18 (Final Post!)

Welcome to F•R•I•E•N•D•S, A Quilt Along! 

This is our final official quilt along post. 

If you have not already, please consider contributing to the FRIENDS Quilt Along Design Invitational. We'd love to share your patterns with the Fandom in Stitches community. ALL PATTERNS DUE DECEMBER 19, 2022 by 8 am CST.

The #friendsqal2022 was designed by Laura Shaffstall (@somecallmelolly) and was tested by Britney Lachelle, Jennifer Rowles, & Jennifer Waugh!

Want to share a FRIENDS inspired design?

Share your pattern for a chance to win our fun prize!

Pat the White Dog Statue

Designed by Laura Shaffstall

(@somecallmelolly on IG)

5" x 10" paper pieced with optional embroidery

FIND PREVIOUS WEEKS' PATTERNS IN THE FRIENDS ARCHIVE!

Use the following quilt instructions to help choose which patterns to make:

QUILT A – (I’ll Be There For You)

approximately 63" x 77"

• Background Yardage (Light purple) needed – approximately 3 - 4 yards.
• Black fabric – approximately 1 yard.
• Sashing fabric (Orange) – approximately 2 - 2 1/2 yards.
• Border fabric (Yellow) – approximately 1 - 1 1/4 yard.
• Border Fabric (Dk Purple) - approximately 2 – 2 1/2 yards.
• Other Assorted colors in small amounts (typically less than a fat quarter).

Quilts A, B, C

(all quilts are in one pattern)

Designed by Laura Shaffstall

(@somecallmelolly on IG)

QUILT B – (FRIENDS)

approximately 63" x 72"

• Background Yardage (Light purple) needed – approximately 3 – 3 1/2 yards
• Black fabric – approximately 1 yard
• Sashing fabric (Orange) – approximately 1 5/8 - 2 yards.
• Border fabric (Yellow) – approximately 5/8 – 1 yard.
• Border Fabric (Dk Purple) -needed approximately 1 5/8 - 2 yards.
• Other Assorted colors in small amounts (typically less than a fat quarter).

Quilts A, B, C

(all quilts are in one pattern)

Designed by Laura Shaffstall

(@somecallmelolly on IG)

QUILT C- (No Words)

61" x 58"

• Background Yardage (Light purple) needed – approximately 2-3 yards
• Black fabric – approximately 1 yard
• Sashing fabric (Orange) – approximately 1-1 1⁄2 yards
• Border Fabric needed approximately 2 yards
• Other Assorted colors in small amounts (typically less than a fat quarter).

Quilts A, B, C

(all quilts are in one pattern)

Designed by Laura Shaffstall

(@somecallmelolly on IG)

Here are some additional things to know about this event:

• F•R•I•E•N•D•S, A Quilt Along was designed by Laura Shaffstall (@somecallmelolly).
• Each pattern has been tested for accuracy tested by Britney Lachelle, Jennifer Rowles (@playfulpiecing) & Jennifer Waugh (@sheepdogs4us) 
• This event is hosted on Fandom in Stitches & these posts are written by Jennifer Ofenstein.
• All posts will go live weekly on Wednesdays at 8 am CST.
• All blocks are paper pieced, some include embroidery.
• Blocks vary in size. Because we have 3 different quilt finishing options, those choices will be shared weekly so you know which blocks to make for your quilt.

• Patterns are rated 1 out of 5 by difficulty (1 being the simplest, 5 being the most complex).

• JOIN the FRIENDS Quilt Along Facebook Group to share your progress, ask questions, and for general community support! Looking for our general fandom quilting group? You can find that here.
• Want to design your own patterns inspired by FRIENDS? We'll be accepting supplementary patterns for our Design Invitational beginning in November 2022. 
• FRIENDS has it's own pattern archive.

• Every pattern on fandominstitches.com is design by fans for fans. Our patterns are free for your personal and NON-profit use only. Patterns are not to be used for manufacture or distribution. Sale of these patterns, quilts, projects, photos, etc. made from these pattern is prohibited. No infringement of any kind is intended.  Please support official movies & merchandise. We wouldn't be fans without them!

• For best results with paper pieced patterns, print with NO SCALING. In Google Drive, uncheck “fit to page.” See your printer instructions for more details if needed.

• Need to learn to paper piece? Check out our Quilting Help page for lots of awesome tutorial links!

• Posting on social media? We are: Fandom in Stitches on Facebook, @FandomNStitches on Twitter, @fandominstitches on Instagram, Everywhere - #fandominstitches, #friendsqal2022

Wednesdays @8am CST

January - March 2023!

 

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  Fandom In Stitches and its designers do not hold copyright on any of the fandom titles represented on this site. Respective Designers reserve copyright on patterns only and request that out of respect for the fandoms we love, that you use them for personal and non-profit reasons only. The Designers at Fandom In Stitches receive no payment for any of the patterns posted and expressly forbid resale & manufacture.

Friends - A Quilt Along - Week 17

Welcome to F•R•I•E•N•D•S, A Quilt Along! 

There is only a WEEK left in Laura's amazing quilt along! If you have not already, please consider contributing to the FRIENDS Quilt Along Design Invitational. We'd love to share your patterns with the Fandom in Stitches community!

The #friendsqal2022 was designed by Laura Shaffstall (@somecallmelolly) and was tested by Britney Lachelle, Jennifer Rowles, & Jennifer Waugh!

Want to share a FRIENDS inspired design?

Share your pattern for a chance to win our fun prize!

Three Wedding Dresses

Designed by Laura Shaffstall

(@somecallmelolly on IG)

5" x 10" paper pieced with optional embroidery

FIND PREVIOUS WEEKS' PATTERNS IN THE FRIENDS ARCHIVE!

Use the following quilt instructions to help choose which patterns to make:

QUILT A – (I’ll Be There For You)

approximately 63" x 77"

• Background Yardage (Light purple) needed – approximately 3 - 4 yards.
• Black fabric – approximately 1 yard.
• Sashing fabric (Orange) – approximately 2 - 2 1/2 yards.
• Border fabric (Yellow) – approximately 1 - 1 1/4 yard.
• Border Fabric (Dk Purple) - approximately 2 – 2 1/2 yards.
• Other Assorted colors in small amounts (typically less than a fat quarter).

Quilts A, B, C

(all quilts are in one pattern)

Designed by Laura Shaffstall

(@somecallmelolly on IG)

QUILT B – (FRIENDS)

approximately 63" x 72"

• Background Yardage (Light purple) needed – approximately 3 – 3 1/2 yards
• Black fabric – approximately 1 yard
• Sashing fabric (Orange) – approximately 1 5/8 - 2 yards.
• Border fabric (Yellow) – approximately 5/8 – 1 yard.
• Border Fabric (Dk Purple) -needed approximately 1 5/8 - 2 yards.
• Other Assorted colors in small amounts (typically less than a fat quarter).

Quilts A, B, C

(all quilts are in one pattern)

Designed by Laura Shaffstall

(@somecallmelolly on IG)

QUILT C- (No Words)

61" x 58"

• Background Yardage (Light purple) needed – approximately 2-3 yards
• Black fabric – approximately 1 yard
• Sashing fabric (Orange) – approximately 1-1 1⁄2 yards
• Border Fabric needed approximately 2 yards
• Other Assorted colors in small amounts (typically less than a fat quarter).

Quilts A, B, C

(all quilts are in one pattern)

Designed by Laura Shaffstall

(@somecallmelolly on IG)

Here are some additional things to know about this event:

• F•R•I•E•N•D•S, A Quilt Along was designed by Laura Shaffstall (@somecallmelolly).
• Each pattern has been tested for accuracy tested by Britney Lachelle, Jennifer Rowles (@playfulpiecing) & Jennifer Waugh (@sheepdogs4us) 
• This event is hosted on Fandom in Stitches & these posts are written by Jennifer Ofenstein.
• All posts will go live weekly on Wednesdays at 8 am CST.
• All blocks are paper pieced, some include embroidery.
• Blocks vary in size. Because we have 3 different quilt finishing options, those choices will be shared weekly so you know which blocks to make for your quilt.

• Patterns are rated 1 out of 5 by difficulty (1 being the simplest, 5 being the most complex).

• JOIN the FRIENDS Quilt Along Facebook Group to share your progress, ask questions, and for general community support! Looking for our general fandom quilting group? You can find that here.
• Want to design your own patterns inspired by FRIENDS? We'll be accepting supplementary patterns for our Design Invitational beginning in November 2022. 
• FRIENDS has it's own pattern archive.

• Every pattern on fandominstitches.com is design by fans for fans. Our patterns are free for your personal and NON-profit use only. Patterns are not to be used for manufacture or distribution. Sale of these patterns, quilts, projects, photos, etc. made from these pattern is prohibited. No infringement of any kind is intended.  Please support official movies & merchandise. We wouldn't be fans without them!

• For best results with paper pieced patterns, print with NO SCALING. In Google Drive, uncheck “fit to page.” See your printer instructions for more details if needed.

• Need to learn to paper piece? Check out our Quilting Help page for lots of awesome tutorial links!

• Posting on social media? We are: Fandom in Stitches on Facebook, @FandomNStitches on Twitter, @fandominstitches on Instagram, Everywhere - #fandominstitches, #friendsqal2022

 

Follow us on Facebook | Join our Facebook Group | Follow @fandominstitches on Instagram

  Fandom In Stitches and its designers do not hold copyright on any of the fandom titles represented on this site. Respective Designers reserve copyright on patterns only and request that out of respect for the fandoms we love, that you use them for personal and non-profit reasons only. The Designers at Fandom In Stitches receive no payment for any of the patterns posted and expressly forbid resale & manufacture.

Friends - A Quilt Along - Week 16

Welcome to F•R•I•E•N•D•S, A Quilt Along! 

There are only TWO WEEKS left in Laura's amazing quilt along! If you have not already, please consider contributing to the FRIENDS Quilt Along Design Invitational. We'd love to share your patterns with the Fandom in Stitches community!

The #friendsqal2022 was designed by Laura Shaffstall (@somecallmelolly) and was tested by Britney Lachelle, Jennifer Rowles, & Jennifer Waugh!

This fun quilt along has 3 quilt layouts to choose from, a complete alphabet, plus fabric amounts to get you started! 

A new pattern will follow every Wednesday through December 14, 2022, culminating in a Design Invitational on December 21, 2022.

Unagi

Designed by Laura Shaffstall

(@somecallmelolly on IG)

5" x 10" paper pieced with optional embroidery

FIND PREVIOUS WEEKS' PATTERNS IN THE FRIENDS ARCHIVE!

Use the following quilt instructions to help choose which patterns to make:

QUILT A – (I’ll Be There For You)

approximately 63" x 77"

• Background Yardage (Light purple) needed – approximately 3 - 4 yards.
• Black fabric – approximately 1 yard.
• Sashing fabric (Orange) – approximately 2 - 2 1/2 yards.
• Border fabric (Yellow) – approximately 1 - 1 1/4 yard.
• Border Fabric (Dk Purple) - approximately 2 – 2 1/2 yards.
• Other Assorted colors in small amounts (typically less than a fat quarter).

Quilts A, B, C

(all quilts are in one pattern)

Designed by Laura Shaffstall

(@somecallmelolly on IG)

QUILT B – (FRIENDS)

approximately 63" x 72"

• Background Yardage (Light purple) needed – approximately 3 – 3 1/2 yards
• Black fabric – approximately 1 yard
• Sashing fabric (Orange) – approximately 1 5/8 - 2 yards.
• Border fabric (Yellow) – approximately 5/8 – 1 yard.
• Border Fabric (Dk Purple) -needed approximately 1 5/8 - 2 yards.
• Other Assorted colors in small amounts (typically less than a fat quarter).

Quilts A, B, C

(all quilts are in one pattern)

Designed by Laura Shaffstall

(@somecallmelolly on IG)

QUILT C- (No Words)

61" x 58"

• Background Yardage (Light purple) needed – approximately 2-3 yards
• Black fabric – approximately 1 yard
• Sashing fabric (Orange) – approximately 1-1 1⁄2 yards
• Border Fabric needed approximately 2 yards
• Other Assorted colors in small amounts (typically less than a fat quarter).

Quilts A, B, C

(all quilts are in one pattern)

Designed by Laura Shaffstall

(@somecallmelolly on IG)

Here are some additional things to know about this event:

• F•R•I•E•N•D•S, A Quilt Along was designed by Laura Shaffstall (@somecallmelolly).
• Each pattern has been tested for accuracy tested by Britney Lachelle, Jennifer Rowles (@playfulpiecing) & Jennifer Waugh (@sheepdogs4us) 
• This event is hosted on Fandom in Stitches & these posts are written by Jennifer Ofenstein.
• All posts will go live weekly on Wednesdays at 8 am CST.
• All blocks are paper pieced, some include embroidery.
• Blocks vary in size. Because we have 3 different quilt finishing options, those choices will be shared weekly so you know which blocks to make for your quilt.

• Patterns are rated 1 out of 5 by difficulty (1 being the simplest, 5 being the most complex).

• JOIN the FRIENDS Quilt Along Facebook Group to share your progress, ask questions, and for general community support! Looking for our general fandom quilting group? You can find that here.
• Want to design your own patterns inspired by FRIENDS? We'll be accepting supplementary patterns for our Design Invitational beginning in November 2022. 
• FRIENDS has it's own pattern archive.

• Every pattern on fandominstitches.com is design by fans for fans. Our patterns are free for your personal and NON-profit use only. Patterns are not to be used for manufacture or distribution. Sale of these patterns, quilts, projects, photos, etc. made from these pattern is prohibited. No infringement of any kind is intended.  Please support official movies & merchandise. We wouldn't be fans without them!

• For best results with paper pieced patterns, print with NO SCALING. In Google Drive, uncheck “fit to page.” See your printer instructions for more details if needed.

• Need to learn to paper piece? Check out our Quilting Help page for lots of awesome tutorial links!

• Posting on social media? We are: Fandom in Stitches on Facebook, @FandomNStitches on Twitter, @fandominstitches on Instagram, Everywhere - #fandominstitches, #friendsqal2022

 

Follow us on Facebook | Join our Facebook Group | Follow @fandominstitches on Instagram

  Fandom In Stitches and its designers do not hold copyright on any of the fandom titles represented on this site. Respective Designers reserve copyright on patterns only and request that out of respect for the fandoms we love, that you use them for personal and non-profit reasons only. The Designers at Fandom In Stitches receive no payment for any of the patterns posted and expressly forbid resale & manufacture.