Category Archives: Sewing

Zippered Card Pouch

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Sewfrench

I don’t know about you but this pouch has been on my radar since I first saw it a really long time ago. I think not only the beautifully coordinated fabrics but also the adorable zipper is what hooked me. And the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Design, fabric, Finishes, Gifts, Review, Sewing | Tagged crafting, cutting board, gift card holder, Peter, sewing, zipper card pouch review, zippered card pouch | 15 Comments

Sewing Curves Without Pins

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Sewfrench

I am not very good at staying on task… When it comes to me and creativity you probably already know that. Feeling the need to try something new. Making a terrible mess doing it… But it will be so worth it! All … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting, Sewing, WIP | Tagged drunkard's path, quilting, scrap quilt, sewfrench, sewing, sewing curves no pins, WIP | 6 Comments

I Am Beginning to See the Light…

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Sewfrench

Cleaning up, a quilt before it is completely finished, is probably my less favorite part. After the quilting is finished, and the binding is on but before it heads to the washer, I probably spend 20 minutes inspecting and carefully trimming … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Fabric Tuesday, hand quilting, Quilting, Sewing, WIP | Tagged constellation quilt, dye bleeding, embroidery, hand quilting, quilting, star quilt, stars | 10 Comments

Everyone Deserves a Quilt

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Sewfrench

This is the first quilt I have ever made for my husband’s brother, my brother-in-law. I’ve been in the family for almost 28 years and I’m not sure why it took me so long! I didn’t know it, but apparently this is … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014 completes, Christmas, Design, fabric, Gifts, Nature, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged birch quilt, Cory Pepper, Freestyle Birch Trees, hand quilted, handmade quilt, low volume, peppered cottons, robert kauffman, sewfrench, veronica voile | 23 Comments

How to Shorten a Metal Zipper

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Sewfrench

I found myself with a couple of spare minutes and am playing around with some of these Moda fabrics I have heard so many others blog about. Mochi Dot and Cotton and Steel are both a 70/30 cotton and linen blend. … Continue reading →

Posted in fabric, Sewing, Tutorial | Tagged cotton and steel, fabric, How to shorten a metal zipper, metal zipper, mochi dots, sewing, tutorial | 4 Comments

Wrapping Odd Shaped Gifts part II

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Sewfrench

Pillowcases. That’s what I’m talking about. Who can’t use an extra one? This year, instead of using up a roll of disposable wrapping paper and then having to deal with the trash, I am making pillowcases for some of my bulkier gifts. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Design, fabric, Finishes, Gifts, Sewing | Tagged "earth friendly gift wrap", "How to wrap odd shaped gifts", "magic pillowcase", Christmas, fabric, french seam, gift wrap with fabric, pillowcase, wrapping paper | 3 Comments

Wrapping Odd Shaped Gifts

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Sewfrench

I feel like I’ve gotten in over my head with ideas, projects started and now Christmas will be here in a blink of an eye. I did start shopping this week. And unfortunately, that leads to wrapping… Sometimes when you … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Crafting, fabric, organizing, Sewing | Tagged Christmas, gift wrap with fabric, how to wrap a bulky gift, Trim-Tied Gift Bag, tutorial | 4 Comments

Have you ever used voile for a quilt back?

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Sewfrench

Yah…. I do think I must have ADHD, or another Attention Deficit Disorder, type issue. Another quilt I am working on was in my lap, today, during this blizzard-like weather we are experiencing and seems like we will continue to “enjoy” … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, fabric, Sewing | Tagged Attention Deficit Disorder, Aurifil 28, hand quilting, hand quilting thread, hand quilting voile, how to thread a quilting needle, lap quilt, quilt backing, robert kauffman, Robert Kaufman Veronica Voile, snowday, tangled quilting thread, using voile for quilt backing, voile, Which end to thread your needle | 9 Comments

Endless Chain quilt

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Sewfrench

Endless Chain’s windmill-looking block is based on a vintage pattern featured in newspapers in 1942 and throughout WWII. It was traditionally done as a paper pieced block. I’m not a paper piecer, can’t seem to get the hang of it, so … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014 completes, Design, Finishes, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged citrus color, color values, endless chain, endless chain quilt, quilt, scrap, values quilt, vintage pattern, vintage quilt block, vintage quilt pattern, WWII quilt pattern | 19 Comments

Filling the Gap

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Sewfrench

I mentioned that I had finally placed a big order with Pink Chalk Fabrics, the prize from my Blowin’ in The Wind entry in the Blogger’s Quilt Festival. Several asked to see what I chose. Well, my packaged arrived, even quicker than … Continue reading →