Category Archives: Crafting

WIP Wednesday #7

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Sewfrench

Wow, I feel like I’ve been such a slacker.  But, I haven’t really.  I’ve been really busy! So to make myself feel better and get some small projects off the cutting board and stopped the presses to get things done. … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, fabric, Quilting, Sewing, studio, Uncategorized, WIP | 6 Comments

WIP Wednesday #6

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Sewfrench

Well, I perfected my seam ripping, this week.  That’s for sure. Taken apart  ✔ Rearranged ✔ Put back together ✔ Rebasted ✔ It will be worth it when it’s finished, I know it will be.  And I am SO glad I’ve taken the … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Quilting, Sewing, WIP | 10 Comments

WIP Wednesday #4

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Sewfrench

My sweetheart of a granddaughter, aged 12, has been here for the last couple of weeks. We have had all kinds of fun.  Sewing, crafting, swimming, reading, learning and creating…..  One of the things she wanted to do was to … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, fabric, Family, Sewing, WIP | 7 Comments

WIP Wednesday

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Sewfrench

Work In Progress….  That’s what Wednesdays are for. It means I need to get moving, on the productivity front, because the week will be gone, before I know it, and another week of grand ideas will have slipped away with … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage, Crafting, fabric, Quilting, Sewing, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in 2011 completes, Crafting, fabric, Family, Quilting, Quilts and their History, Quilts with history, Sewing | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Crafting, fabric, Quilting, Travel | 3 Comments

After the storm…

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Sewfrench

When you aren’t doing an outdoor, snow shoveling, workout you can get a whole lot more done.  I’m talking over 16,000 steps and several tons of snow moved workout….  When you get bathed and ready for the day, before lunch, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Crafting, Eating, fabric, Fitness, Quilting, Sewing, Snow | 8 Comments

Busy, Blustery Day here…….

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Sewfrench

A blizzard is a severe storm condition characterized by strong winds and reduced visibility. By definition, the difference between blizzard and a snowstorm is the strength of the wind. To be a blizzard, a snow storm must have winds in excess of 56 km/h … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, fabric, Sewing, t-tapp | 12 Comments

A quilt~along giveaway!

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Sewfrench

Not me, but my friend, Sue over at Blueberry Buckle is giving away most everything you need to make a new Cherry House quilt pattern.  Plus, it will be a Quilt~along, learn as you go project!  Love, love, love all … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, fabric, Giveaway, Quiltalong, Quilting, Sewing | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Crafting, fabric, Pay it Forward, Sewing | 2 Comments