Author Archives: Sewfrench

Pumpkin tastes like Fall

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Sewfrench

Remember way back when…  I made up some Madagascar Vodka Vanilla? Well…..  After chatting with my sostinkinhappy, vanilla extraordinaire, and friend she encouraged me to try some variations.  This one is Tahitian Rum Vanilla.  Could it be any darker and richer? … Continue reading →

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Favorite Things about Fall Sundays

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Sewfrench

Bargain basement prices on the last of the season’s produce….. Though our closest farmer’s markets are now history, for this season, we do have a farm market, just a few miles down the road stuffed with all the fall favorites! … Continue reading →

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Bloggers’ Quilt Festival Fall 2011

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Sewfrench

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!!!  It’s that time again!  The time of year when we can cuddle under quilts while we check out hundreds and hundreds of talented quilters and what they have to show off!  This is the most … Continue reading →

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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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