Jennifer Long

Hi Friends! I am so happy you are here. My name is Jennifer Long, and I am a Riley Blake Designs Fabric Designer, Quilt & Doll Pattern Writer, Machine Embroidery Digitizer, and online educator. I am also the founder of the Sew A Story Pattern Club and the Modern Rag Doll Membership. I am married and a mom to (4) pre-teens / teens and live on a little hobby farm in rural Prairie Canada. I grew up training to be a professional ballet dancer, and later studied Early Childhood Education. I taught ballet and ran my own dance studio all the while sewing and designing costumes for myself and many of my colleagues and students. I am passionate about all things FABRIC, imagination and design and am so blessed I can share this passion with others. This journey has inspired me to make a positive difference by designing dolls and quilt patterns and fabric for others to be EMPOWERED to sew themselves! I have designed dolls and quilts for individuals, organizations, companies, designers, authors of children’s books, and international companies for mass production. What I LOVE the most about creativity is finding INSPIRATION everywhere and, in turn, INSPIRING others to do the same! Thank you for joining me on this creative journey.

Fabric Storage Basket Tutorial

Hello, friends! This is Jennifer Long from Sew A Story, a fabric designer with Riley Blake Designs and a doll and quilt pattern designer. Let’s get organized! Sew a stylish fabric basket using your favorite fabrics to add storage and color to your sewing space. These sturdy baskets are sized to fit folded fat quarters, but […] Read more…

Country Life Felt Panel Sew-Along Tutorial

Hello friends, this is Jennifer Long from, Sew A Story, fabric designer with Riley Blake Designs and doll and quilt pattern designer. The Country Life 3-in-1 Felt Farm Play Panel is a MUST have for all ages of country loving babies and children. Turn the farm characters into a mobile that is sure to brighten […] Read more…

Scandinavian Star: Craft Tutorial

Hello friends! This is Jennifer Long from Sew A Story, a fabric designer with Riley Blake Designs and a doll and quilt pattern designer. This Scandinavian Star project is no-sew, which makes it a fun and festive way to showcase your favorite fabrics. We’re using the Silent Night collection by Jennifer Long for Riley Blake Designs. […] Read more…

Prairie Garden Quilt Pattern

Hello friends! This is Jennifer Long from Sew A Story, a fabric designer with Riley Blake Designs and a doll and quilt pattern designer. The Prairie Garden Quilt Pattern was designed to be a simple sew (all straight pieced sewing) with striking visual beauty. There is no sashing in this beginner-friendly quilt pattern and the spacing […] Read more…

FABRIC STAR: CRAFT TUTORIAL PATTERN

Hello friends, this is Jennifer Long from, Sew A Story, fabric designer with Riley Blake Designs and a doll and quilt pattern designer Woven Star Craft Tutorial Are you ready to start creating some fun and easy CRAFT Woven Stars with your favorite fabrics this month! We are starting to get excited for Christmas already, […] Read more…

Fabric Beet: Craft Tutorial Pattern

Hello friends, this is Jennifer Long from, Sew A Story, fabric designer with Riley Blake Designs and a doll and quilt pattern designer.  I am so excited today to be sharing with you this “Oh so sweet”, adorable and super simple project tutorial! Beet Stuffie Tutorial Garden’s are growing and produce is bountiful outside, but […] Read more…

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