Category Archives: Linkys

A midweek update.

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Sewfrench

I finished another book, this week, Still Alice by Lisa Genova. This is a very mixed review for me. It is a novel, written by a Harvard professor. A neuroscientist told in the voice of a newly diagnosed, early onset Alzheimer’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Charity Quilt, fabric, Fabric Tuesday, hand quilting, Linkys, Quilting, Reading, Sewing, Watcha reading, WIP | Tagged barefoot sisters southbound, book, Fabric Tuesday, margaret's hope chest, mental-health, nature, Oakshott, still alice, whatcha reading, WIP | 13 Comments

When snow falls, nature listens.

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Sewfrench

Have you seen the Triple Zipalong put on over at A Quilter’s Table? Well, it’s actually over at Flickr. I’ve been wanting to make out of these Triple Zip Pouches, using Debbie’s tutorial for a while now. Not sure what … Continue reading →

Posted in fabric, Fabric Tuesday, Linkys, Nature, organizing, Photography, Sewing, Snow, View out my window, WIP | Tagged anthology woodlands, bag, nature, ouch, snow, triple, zip-along, zipit, zipper | 6 Comments

Friday finishes

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Sewfrench

A couple of weeks ago, I showed you this panel of fabric I had completed using 2 1/2″ candy charms I received in some swaps. What I didn’t show was what I did with it. I added the zipper in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Crazy Mom Friday Finishes, Finishes, Linkys, machine quilting, Quilting, Reading, Sewing, Show it off Friday | Tagged applied zipper tutorial, book, cover, inserting, iPad, Killing Kennedy, patchwork, quilted, reading, review, sewing, The Barefoot Sisters Southbound, zipper, zippers | 5 Comments

The evolution of a quilt.

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Sewfrench

It all started with pulling a pile of Kona solids, yesterday, to use them up. I want new fabric but can not justify buying any more until I make a dent in what I own. My first layout, trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, fabric, Linkys, Quilting, Sewing, WIP | Tagged 60°, design, Kona, pyramid, quilt, scrap, sunset, triangle | 18 Comments

Did you get the memo??

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Sewfrench

I am pulling fabric now. This inventory reduction quilt will be using up some Kona solids. Now that I photographed them, the colors look really boring. I may have to add or eliminate colors as I go… I refuse to … Continue reading →

Posted in fabric, Fabric Tuesday, Linkys, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged addiction, Downton Abbey, Kona, pulling fabric, quilting, sewing, solids | 9 Comments

Sweet Strings ~ revealed

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Sewfrench

Sweet Strings is complete! The un-embroidery and re-embroidery is complete. I decided instead of wandering out, in the bright and blistering cold, to stick with the picture I took last week, when there was no snow, even if it is … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 completes, A Sttitch in Time, Books, Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Charity Quilt, Crazy Mom Friday Finishes, Linkys, Quilting, Review, Sewing, TGIFF | Tagged A Mother's Hope, andre debus III, book, charity, inventory reduction quilt, margaret's hope chest, quilting, reading, review, scrap quilt, sewing, string quilt, Townie | 18 Comments

Local Quilt Shop Day ~ tomorrow

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Sewfrench

My youngest was with me when I took this quilt top to my local quilt shop looking for a backing. I had no idea what I wanted. This quilt is another inventory reduction quilt, using what I have kind of … Continue reading →

Posted in fabric, Fabric Tuesday, Linkys, Quilting, WIP | Tagged backing, choosing fabric, inventory reduction quilt, kona cotton, local quilt shop day, quilting, riley blake chevron, Road to Tennessee quilt, sewing | 9 Comments

A Mother’s Hope

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Sewfrench

Trying to stay focused and work with what I have on hand, I found myself working with all these tiny floral calicos from the 80s and 90s. Nice, but overwhelming in the quantities I own. Kind of like when working … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Charity Quilt, Design, Fabric Tuesday, Linkys, machine quilting, Quilting, Sewing, WIP | Tagged A Mother's Hope, calico, charity quilt, inventory reduction, margaret's hope chest, pastel, postpartum depression, quilting, scrap, sewing | 12 Comments

On inventing

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Sewfrench

Let me introduce to you my latest, creative invention, a placerunnner. You saw it, in progress, earlier this week. I am struggling with the variety of colors showing up. It really absorbs the light. There are about 6 different shades … Continue reading →

Posted in A Sttitch in Time, Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Crafting, Decorating, fabric, Linkys, Quilting, Sewing, TGIFF, Uncategorized | Tagged creating, decorating, designing, diy, inventing, invention, linen, placemats, placerunner, sewing, tablerunner | 10 Comments

I heart linen

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Sewfrench

A life time ago, I did all the alterations for a high-end, women’s ready to wear, dress shop. Mrs. Owner always warned us the more wrinkles meant the more affluent the wearer. I’m not sure why she claimed this, unless it … Continue reading →