Author Archives: Sewfrench

Bet you didn’t know this about us….

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Sewfrench

Generally we do date days, but tonight Peter planned something extra special. First out to dinner at Louis Benton.  I had bought into the Groupon deal that was recently offered, for basically, a half price dinner and it was about … Continue reading →

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Sushi, sushi, sushi, that’s all I hear…

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Sewfrench

When will Peter burn out?  You know it’s coming….  He wants to eat Sushi twice a day, every day.  He’s decided he is on a new diet.  A Sushi diet.  It’s great because sushi rarely has dairy, unlike Italian or … Continue reading →

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Pay it Forward #2

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Sewfrench

I ♥ surprising people.  I do, I really do! Sometimes I drag things out without thinking of what the end result will mean, to the person on the other end. Eldest daughter Krystal signed up to be a recipient of my … Continue reading →

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Quilts #2, 3 and 4

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Sewfrench

Okay, I don’t have a picture of #4, never did.  Just imagine it being a smaller version of #2 or #3.  I can’t remember that either…. Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Sam. Krystal was being moved out of her crib and … Continue reading →

Posted in 1982 completes, Crafting, fabric, Family, Quilting, Quilts and their History, Quilts with history, Sewing | 12 Comments

What’s for dinner tonight

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Sewfrench

This is no 30 minute meal, but for a frosty, blustery, blizzardy kind of day… It is *so* worth it! Chicken and Dumplings Start with a pot of vegetables and a chicken.  Simmer all day. Onions, celery, carrots, parsnips, a … Continue reading →

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A day in the life…….

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Sewfrench

This is for Tara. Especially for my friend Tara, in Greece. Have you ever experienced snow? It’s totally not what it’s cracked up to be…. Just so you know….. After shoveling a path to the grill, DH grilled up some … Continue reading →

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Granddaddy Sam

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Sewfrench

..would have been 99 years old today.  Can you believe that? Hard to believe he’s been gone almost 20 years… Notice Uncle Sammy’s quilt on the back of the sofa. Funny how I just mentioned that yesterday and so quickly … Continue reading →

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Quilts, the early years…

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Sewfrench

I wonder if I can post most of the quilts I’ve ever made….  And considering I’ve given most of them away…. Not sure, but I will give it my best shot.  Some of you may need to help me out. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1980 completes, fabric, Family, Quilting, Quilts and their History, Quilts with history, Sewing | 7 Comments

Miss you Mom….

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Sewfrench

Time passes, in the blink of an eye.  Hard to believe it’s been 6 years since Mom has left us all.. It’s fun hearing everyone’s different memories…….. I remember this picture as being the year of Strawberry Shortcake and the … Continue reading →

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New Placemats…

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Sewfrench

Finally. I have been thinking about doing these for an entire year.  I rarely make things for myself, no aprons, no makeup bags, no pot holders, no napkins, you get the idea….Okay, I may have a quilt or two, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, fabric, Quilting, Sewing | 13 Comments