Author Archives: Sewfrench

Honeycomb Quilt

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Sewfrench

I’m not a lot further along than I was this time last week with my Honeycomb Quilt, straight from Malka Dubrawsky’s book Fresh Quilting. I have edited my fabrics down to more lights, solids and neutrals. I think I’ve calmed it down quite a … Continue reading →

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So You Think You Can Dance?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Sewfrench

~Day 52 Show me your best rain dance. Seriously. We are lucky to have irrigation on our deck and to only be growing for fun. If we hope to put anything up, from the farmers’ markets, this year, the local … Continue reading →

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Independence Week in Pictures

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Sewfrench

Hopefully you were able to enjoy some family time, too!         

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A Friday Finish

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Sewfrench

I was gifted Amy Butler’s Institches book, several years ago. It is full of a variety of simple projects. Pillows, purses, bags, throws, bathrobe, a shower caddy….  I hate to admit that I have only used it for one pattern. … Continue reading →

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It’s like peeking in windows

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Sewfrench

only legal! And the exact window you want to peek in to, too!! Oh, this is going to be a fun blog hop/tour to follow. I love getting to sneak a peek inside other people’s spaces. Not to mention there … Continue reading →

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What I’m working on…

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Sewfrench

I have joined a new group and am very excited that they are also on Facebook. It’s a very convenient way to keep tabs on the slower paced world of hand quilting. If you enjoy hand quilting or maybe are … Continue reading →

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Prince Charming

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Sewfrench

We’ve been sprucing up around here, flowers planted, weeds pulled, cleaning out the pond, getting ready for a house full of company. But I have been struggling with the little pond we put in, out front, several years ago. It’s … Continue reading →

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Sunlight in the Gray Forest

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Sewfrench

…is finished! Pearl set forth, at a great pace, and, as Hester smiled to perceive, did actually catch the sunshine, and stood laughing in the midst of it, all brightened by its splendor, and scintillating with the vivacity excited by … Continue reading →

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Anyone up for a Liberty charm swap?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Sewfrench

I have to admit, I have never been involved in a fabric swap. Heck I have only been involved in one quilt a long, and not when it was happening live, LOL! So when I came across someone thinking about … Continue reading →

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I accept.

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Sewfrench

Amy, over at Amy’s Creative Side, dared us to show our messes. I accept and challenge anyone to have more mess going on that I.  It doesn’t always look like this. Really, it doesn’t. Mostly not. Sometimes, but not normally. Okay, … Continue reading →

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