Author Archives: Sewfrench

Coconut Banana smoothie

When I make a green smoothie it is usually for its nutrient dense qualities not as a way to get in more fruit. Fruit is easy, right? Since we gave up dairy, yes, ice cream is dairy, we sometimes find … Continue reading

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Spice Cabinet makeover

Okay, I mentioned this a couple of weeks ago and I did get it finished just not photographed… I’ve got an online, Facebook, T-Tapping friend who is just a whiz at homemaking. She comes up with the best ideas. Sometimes … Continue reading

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Anthropology Bathrobe reinvented

It feels good to back off the quilting and get back into some apparel sewing. I’ve always loved it but it’s not as easy as quilting. Quilting you just do. It’s relaxing. Apparel has to fit or it’s a waste. … Continue reading

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Aloo Palak

Just us girls for dinner, one night this week, and A came up with this old Indian favorite she wanted to try. There weren’t really any tried and true recipes out there, that we could find, anyway. Not even in … Continue reading

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Diamonds really are a girl’s best friend.

I’ve been working really hard to use up more and more of my older fabrics. They’ve been hanging around so long that my eyes just cruise right past them. They have become no longer important, a nothing. I previously talked about … Continue reading

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It’s important that your slave labor is stylishly dressed.

They are much happier that way. Always complaining her feet are cold, someone wanted slippers to go with their new work uniform. And it wasn’t me. Yes, she works from home now, she is on her computer all day and … Continue reading

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Who Cares How Nutritious This Is?!!

….when it tastes so good! This time of year I always start craving more vegetables. I’m not sure if it has to do with the lack of sunshine or because I’m working out harder, but you can usually find me … Continue reading

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Ding Dong! Winter’s Here!

Though we didn’t get the blizzard they called for, we did get about 7″ in the last three days. I find staring at the snow completely hypnotizing. Totally mesmerizing. Especially the light, fluffy snow that stacks itself on the branches. And … Continue reading

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If this is what all the global warming fuss is all about…

…then sign me up. I’m game for some 30° latitude weather. I took advantage of this gorgeous 55° weather to step out and photograph the inventory reduction, diamond quilt I started last week. I got the main part of the … Continue reading

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Da Plane, Da Plane

If God had really intended men to fly, he’d make it easier to get to the airport.  ~George Winters And then again….. on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, you are sitting in your space, minding your own business, doing what you … Continue reading

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