Category Archives: Quilting

Hand quilting vs Machine quilting

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Sewfrench

What a windy day I chose to photograph this project! At least the rain had stopped and the sky was blue.  And warm.  60° at noon in late October?  It doesn’t get any better than this! This was a quilt … Continue reading →

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WIP #12

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Sewfrench

Yup, I crossed one item off my list.  Two weeks in a row, wow. We just don’t need to talk about how long it’s been there. But when push comes to shove sometimes you just have to put your nose … Continue reading →

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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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WIP Wednesday #10

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Sewfrench

Just back from another road trip and it looks like I might have made big progress on the hand quilting, of this quilt. With just under 2000 miles, over the last 2 weeks, we had an incredibly good time and … 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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