Author Archives: Sewfrench

A Mother’s Hope

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Sewfrench

Trying to stay focused and work with what I have on hand, I found myself working with all these tiny floral calicos from the 80s and 90s. Nice, but overwhelming in the quantities I own. Kind of like when working … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Charity Quilt, Design, Fabric Tuesday, Linkys, machine quilting, Quilting, Sewing, WIP | Tagged A Mother's Hope, calico, charity quilt, inventory reduction, margaret's hope chest, pastel, postpartum depression, quilting, scrap, sewing | 12 Comments

On inventing

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Sewfrench

Let me introduce to you my latest, creative invention, a placerunnner. You saw it, in progress, earlier this week. I am struggling with the variety of colors showing up. It really absorbs the light. There are about 6 different shades … Continue reading →

Posted in A Sttitch in Time, Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Crafting, Decorating, fabric, Linkys, Quilting, Sewing, TGIFF, Uncategorized | Tagged creating, decorating, designing, diy, inventing, invention, linen, placemats, placerunner, sewing, tablerunner | 10 Comments

Get the nifty little checkmark that not everyone has!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Sewfrench

Originally posted on WordPress.com News:
Lots of you have been asking about website verification for Pinterest — the process that tells Pinterest that you own the website listed in your profile. Once your site is verified, your blog’s URL…

Posted in Blogging, Pinterest | Tagged pinterest, verified, wordpress | Leave a comment

I heart linen

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Sewfrench

A life time ago, I did all the alterations for a high-end, women’s ready to wear, dress shop. Mrs. Owner always warned us the more wrinkles meant the more affluent the wearer. I’m not sure why she claimed this, unless it … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorating, Design, fabric, Fabric Tuesday, Linkys, machine quilting, Quilting, Sewing, WIP | Tagged linen, natural fiber, placerunner, prototype, quilting, sewing | 10 Comments

Kaleidoscope quilt ~ revealed

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Sewfrench

This one has been around a while. Here, here, and I’m sure there are other posts. Of course the Kaleidoscope block has been around forever. It is a very old block. I couldn’t find a history on it but I … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 completes, Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Charity Quilt, Christmas, Gifts, machine quilting, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged cerise, Christmas, Del Ray fabrics, gift, Kaleidascope quilt, Kona, quilt, quilting, sewing, Tula Pink | 17 Comments

Focusing on a long term finish

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Sewfrench

It feels good to be back in my studio after being away from thread and needle for well over a week. I very much enjoying visiting with all the family, but it’s good to be home and back into my … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkys, organizing, Quilting, Sewing, Uncategorized, WIP, WIP | Tagged book quilt, embroidery, quilting, selvage, sentimental journey, sewing, stacked books quilt | 7 Comments

Word of the Year 2013

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Sewfrench

Wow, it seems strange to write 2013. Change is hard…. Even something as simple as the new numbers of a new year. I’ve never been into making resolutions at the start of a new year. A date on the calendar … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Traditions | Tagged 2013, focus, happy new year, resolutions, word of the year | 13 Comments

From our home to yours~

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Sewfrench

Merry Christmahanzaquanzicka!! To you and all your family Your neighbors and your friends May all your days be happy With a joy that never ends May peace and love surround you at Christmas-time and all the whole year through. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Quotes | Tagged Happy Holidays, merry Christmas, Partridge Family | 1 Comment

Honeycomb quilt ~ revealed!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Sewfrench

And now that the birthday has finally arrived, and the gift given, I can share! My Honeycomb quilt, that I started back in July, which the youngest daughter, birthday girl, helped me to design has been gifted. It was based … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 completes, A Sttitch in Time, Birthday, Books, Design, Family, Finish it Up Fridays, Gifts, Linkys, machine quilting, Quilting, Review | Tagged amy butler, birthday, Fresh Quilting, Grandmothers Flower Garden, hexagon, honeycomb, Kona, Malka Dubrawski, modern, quilting, restaurant review | 30 Comments

What I’m working on

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Sewfrench

This pouch work great for taking small stitching projects on the road. Working on these little gifts for some special people. I’ll have to share them when I’ve finished. They are too easy and cute! I am still plugging along on … Continue reading →