Category Archives: fabric

Heather’s Quilt

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Sewfrench

Quilts and their history ~ An ongoing series. At the time I made this High School graduation quilt for my oldest niece, Heather, I was still pretty new to this whole quilting thing.  It was 1994. I *thought* I created … Continue reading →

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I may have felt hounded but now it’s done.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Sewfrench

Same story, different week…. Here we are again. I have yet another road trip under my belt but *this* time I have a finish. Finally. My Houndstooth quilt bound, in continuous bias binding, hand quilted and hand bound. 48″ x … Continue reading →

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Double Wedding Ring

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Sewfrench

Quilts and their history ~ An ongoing series. A project that has been on my to-do list for years and years and years is to document the quilts I have made, all in one place.  So this past week I … Continue reading →

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Friday Favorites

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Sewfrench

First up?  Shout Color Catcher. Ever had a guy in your life be forced to wear pink socks or undies?  Ever think your whites aren’t as white as they should be?  Ever leave a ticket stub in the pocket of … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday #9

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Sewfrench

Really?  I’ve only done this *9* times???  It seems like so many more…  I think it just makes you realize what you are and aren’t getting finished…. Anyway…… If you want to see what everyone, *in the know* is working … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday #8

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Sewfrench

Been traveling since last Thursday and just got in a couple of hours ago. SO what did I get accomplished since last week???  Not blogging, obviously… I know, I know….  I’ve been talking about this for weeks, but remember, I’m … Continue reading →

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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 →

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WIP Wednesday #5

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Sewfrench

I’ve got a finish.  Finally. And the back. It’s been a busy couple of weeks, but I’m back at quilting now.  Sort of. I spotted a quilt I was fascinated with, in this year’s Blogger’s Quilt Festival spring 2011. I … Continue reading →

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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 →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Sewfrench

A big bunch of mess going on… that’s not unusual but since it’s Wednesday, I’ll let you take a peak! Lots of planning, cutting and piecing.  Using so many colors, you can’t imagine the mess going on around here…. Did … Continue reading →

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