Author Archives: Sewfrench

Welcome to this world, baby Lilie!!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Sewfrench

This quilt is for you! From the beginning I knew it was for you, great-niece. I thought of you with every stitch that went in to holding it together. How we are all linked as family even though we are … Continue reading →

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Finally, the finishes are rolling in.

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Sewfrench

As for what I am in the process of working on? I’ve got a menswear blouse in the makings, a copycat skirt and an ear buds holder on the cutting board. I will pause work long enough to get the … Continue reading →

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Swoon-along

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Sewfrench

Phooey. When you say Swoon, in the quilting world, anyway, you’ll be overrun with thoughts of all the beautiful swoon-along quilt blocks that everyone is making. They are everywhere and so pretty with all the modern, well planned color schemes. … Continue reading →

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Coconut Banana smoothie

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Sewfrench

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

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Sewfrench

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

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Sewfrench

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

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Sewfrench

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.

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Sewfrench

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.

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Sewfrench

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?!!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Sewfrench

….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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