Author Archives: Sewfrench

They’re bacckkkk…

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Sewfrench

We were a little nervous, what with all the landscape changes, that the deer would not return. Never fear they are back and I think they approve. As seen, on a foggy morning, through the window~  They look so small … Continue reading →

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Hand quilting vs Machine quilting

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Sewfrench

What a windy day I chose to photograph this project! At least the rain had stopped and the sky was blue.  And warm.  60° at noon in late October?  It doesn’t get any better than this! This was a quilt … Continue reading →

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The sky last night

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Sewfrench

was incredible where we live!  If I hadn’t been on Facebook, when I was, to see the local weatherman chatting about the sky, I may have missed it.  It was the strongest Aurora Borealis I’ve ever seen. Granted, I’ve only … Continue reading →

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Join me on my favorite hike. Quietly, please.

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Sewfrench

Smelling. Listening. Reflecting. Pure Michigan. There’s nothing else like it.

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Thai Vegetables with Seared Cod

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Sewfrench

On a recent trip to Detroit, we had time to kill before a ball game.  We headed out, dodging the raindrops, while looking for something a little healthier (not to mention gluten-free) before the big game.  We happened upon Detroit Seafood … Continue reading →

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WIP #12

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Sewfrench

Yup, I crossed one item off my list.  Two weeks in a row, wow. We just don’t need to talk about how long it’s been there. But when push comes to shove sometimes you just have to put your nose … Continue reading →

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It’s that time again…

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Sewfrench

in Northern Michigan. to fall. It’s that time of year to cut back and clean up. everywhere. That includes cutting back the ever producing Green Zebras and finishing them off. We were totally shocked and surprised that it stood up … Continue reading →

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Heather’s Quilt

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Sewfrench

Quilts and their history ~ An ongoing series. At the time I made this High School graduation quilt for my oldest niece, Heather, I was still pretty new to this whole quilting thing.  It was 1994. I *thought* I created … Continue reading →

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I may have felt hounded but now it’s done.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Sewfrench

Same story, different week…. Here we are again. I have yet another road trip under my belt but *this* time I have a finish. Finally. My Houndstooth quilt bound, in continuous bias binding, hand quilted and hand bound. 48″ x … Continue reading →

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My ever changing view

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Sewfrench

It’s settling in and looking like it belongs. It’s nice to see the maples are changing colors.  A nice bonus over all the evergreens we had before. You can still see the line between the new lawn and the old … Continue reading →

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