Author Archives: Sewfrench

Marcia Derse has it Sew Together

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Sewfrench

I am in love. Still. I should say. Ever since I met her fabulous fabrics a couple of years ago I can’t get enough. I bought this pattern a couple of years ago and just couldn’t decide what fabrics to … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Design, fabric, Finishes, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged bag, cosmetic bag, Marcia Derse, pattern review, quilting bag, Sew Together Bag, sew together pattern review, toiletries bag, zippers | 21 Comments

Picking up my Maple Leaves

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Sewfrench

Still plugging along on my Maple Leaf quilt. It is hard to believe I started this in May! But I did. I made the top, from Kona cotton in my stash then got side-tracked. One of the reasons I put … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, fabric, Linkys, Quilting, WIP | Tagged baptist fan, hand quilting, kona cotton, Maple leaf, Maple Leaf Quilt, Marking a baptist fan, pattern, quilt, solids, template | 10 Comments

I Spy…

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Sewfrench

I have no idea why my sister and I chose this, thread catching, fabric to be used in a thread infested sewing room, but I suspect it was because it was what we had on hand, at the time. This is my … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Decorating, Design, fabric, Finishes, Sewing, Upcycle | Tagged crafting, decorating, fabric, project, quilting, selvage, selvedge, sewing, upcycle, upholstery | 19 Comments

“Always in My Heart”

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Sewfrench

For my T-Tapp trainer and dear friend, Michelle. Aptly titled because this is where we carry those who leave this place before what we think of as their time. Quilted with hugs, and filled with love, because sometimes that is the best … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014 completes, fabric, Finishes, Gifts, hand quilting, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged "Always in My Heart", applique, charm squares, dear friend, hand quilted, hand quilting, heart, HST, kona purple, low volume, quilt, red, scrap | 7 Comments

Love at First Sight returns

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Sewfrench

Working on replacing pillows for our sofa at the cottage. This is going to be such a huge improvement I know you will be impressed when it is finished. I have disliked the pillows ever since we bought these sofas … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorating, Design, fabric, Fabric Tuesday, Linkys, Quilting, Sewing, WIP | Tagged Kona, modern, neutral, pillow, quilting, sewing, white labyrinth | 3 Comments

“Always in My Heart”

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Sewfrench

My low volume quilt top is finished. I talked about it last week and so much heavy thinking and prayers went into this one. If you feel the tug in your heart, donations are still being accepted at Give Forward. On … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, fabric, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged "Always in My Heart", Always, heart, low volume, memorial, Moffatts, quilt, youtube | 4 Comments

I thank you for supporting my addictive habit. ♡

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Sewfrench

The votes are in!! Every time the Bloggers’ Quilt Festival rolls around, I say I am not entering, then somehow I get sucked in to the fun and excitement of it all. If we don’t enter what can we expect … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers' Quilt Festival, Celebrate, fabric, Quilting | Tagged Bloggers Quilt Festival, hand quilting, Pink Chalk Fabrics, spring 2014, thank you, viewer's choice, votes | 4 Comments

A Little Birdie told me….

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Sewfrench

Little Amelia, and her mommy, came to visits us, at the cottage, and I got the opportunity to try this little linen dress on her. It is still quite cool up here, so I was glad she had tights and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage, Design, fabric, Sewing, Uncategorized | Tagged how patterns fit babies, linen baby dress, linen dress, Little Birdie dress, simplicity 3854 | 7 Comments

How Do You Fix a Broken Heart?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Sewfrench

If I knew I would. My heart is heavy this week as my friend, Michelle, both mourns and, celebrates, the short life of her HS senior, Johnny. He was killed in a motorcycle accident, on Monday, just a week before … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers' Quilt Festival, fabric, Fabric Tuesday, I Quilt Thursday, Quilting, WIP | Tagged BQF, designing, Give Forward, heart quilt, low volume, neutral, quilting, red, sewing | 7 Comments

It’s Time to Vote!

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Sewfrench

I woke up to a text message saying my blog had an usual amount of traffic. Uh-oh! What is going on, I thought. Went to check my stats to see where everyone was coming from and realized the top 25 quilts, … Continue reading →