Author Archives: Sewfrench

Bloggers’ Quilt Festival ~ Spring 2011

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Sewfrench

This is that fabulous time of year, I get so excited, I can hardly stand it.   Tied to the computer, inspired, uplifted, ideas swirling faster than my brain can handle.  It’s Bloggers’ Quilt Festival Week!  Where bloggers share a … Continue reading →

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There’s a fungus among us…

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Sewfrench

Fungi are so incredibly cool. So many colors. So many shapes. So much texture. Always another surprise just around the corner. Can you believe the variety on just a small portion of our property? And it’s always a family affair. … Continue reading →

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Bring it on, summer!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Sewfrench

Having the Pollo- pescatarian daughter home, from college, has stirred up some delicious new favorites! With graduation in the rear view, we’ve been really busy getting her moved back home. Lots of packing, unpacking, running, doing stairs, organizing and donating. … Continue reading →

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Some things never change….

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Sewfrench

Thank Goodness. The Gold Standard by which all Hot and Sour soups are compared…… Yellow Curry, no mushrooms, extra onions, and can you make that extra spicy, please? Yellowfin tuna…… Red Dragon Sushi Rolls….  and yes that is Sriracha sauce, … Continue reading →

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Has spring sprung where you live?

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Sewfrench

It appears to be a ways off, here at the cottage.  It’s still very cold and gray.  The lake still has the look of winter about it.  Snow drifts here and there, very few neighbors about their properties, shrubbery still … Continue reading →

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Happy Adoption Day, Cutie Patooties!

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Sewfrench

When I really started to get into quilting and started having nieces and nephews pop out right and left, I decided I would make them each a baby quilt, when they were born.  Of course, there were already 9 (?) … Continue reading →

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I Know, I Know, I Know…….

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Sewfrench

I’ve been really busy.  I do plan on coming back here.  Hopefully, within the week.  Please don’t give up on me..  LOL! Many things going on, many at one time, but the one thing that has remained constant in my … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Spencer!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Sewfrench

I can not believe how the years are flying by. Seems like just yesterday you were diving into Crystal Lake in your clothes…… Loving to dig in the sand. Learning to make sand castles. And now look at you, practically … Continue reading →

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Do you believe in fortune cookies???

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Sewfrench

So, Peter’s a sushi freak, right?  You knew that…. Well, I am a hot and sour soup freak.  I love spicy.  I love vinegary.  I love Shang Hai Ichiban.  Especially their Hot and Sour Soup.  It is the best of … Continue reading →

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A new totin’ bag!

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Sewfrench

That’s what we, (I say loosely), call it in the South……… Always somethin’ to tote. I recently noticed that, almost, everyone, except me, has one of my bags.  Or so it seems…… So tada!  I spotted this Michelle D’Amore for … Continue reading →

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