Category Archives: Sewing

Marcia Derse has it Sew Together

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Sewfrench

I am in love. Still. I should say. Ever since I met her fabulous fabrics a couple of years ago I can’t get enough. I bought this pattern a couple of years ago and just couldn’t decide what fabrics to … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Design, fabric, Finishes, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged bag, cosmetic bag, Marcia Derse, pattern review, quilting bag, Sew Together Bag, sew together pattern review, toiletries bag, zippers | 21 Comments

I Spy…

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Sewfrench

I have no idea why my sister and I chose this, thread catching, fabric to be used in a thread infested sewing room, but I suspect it was because it was what we had on hand, at the time. This is my … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Decorating, Design, fabric, Finishes, Sewing, Upcycle | Tagged crafting, decorating, fabric, project, quilting, selvage, selvedge, sewing, upcycle, upholstery | 19 Comments

“Always in My Heart”

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Sewfrench

For my T-Tapp trainer and dear friend, Michelle. Aptly titled because this is where we carry those who leave this place before what we think of as their time. Quilted with hugs, and filled with love, because sometimes that is the best … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014 completes, fabric, Finishes, Gifts, hand quilting, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged "Always in My Heart", applique, charm squares, dear friend, hand quilted, hand quilting, heart, HST, kona purple, low volume, quilt, red, scrap | 7 Comments

Love at First Sight returns

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Sewfrench

Working on replacing pillows for our sofa at the cottage. This is going to be such a huge improvement I know you will be impressed when it is finished. I have disliked the pillows ever since we bought these sofas … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorating, Design, fabric, Fabric Tuesday, Linkys, Quilting, Sewing, WIP | Tagged Kona, modern, neutral, pillow, quilting, sewing, white labyrinth | 3 Comments

“Always in My Heart”

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Sewfrench

My low volume quilt top is finished. I talked about it last week and so much heavy thinking and prayers went into this one. If you feel the tug in your heart, donations are still being accepted at Give Forward. On … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, fabric, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged "Always in My Heart", Always, heart, low volume, memorial, Moffatts, quilt, youtube | 4 Comments

A Little Birdie told me….

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Sewfrench

Little Amelia, and her mommy, came to visits us, at the cottage, and I got the opportunity to try this little linen dress on her. It is still quite cool up here, so I was glad she had tights and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage, Design, fabric, Sewing, Uncategorized | Tagged how patterns fit babies, linen baby dress, linen dress, Little Birdie dress, simplicity 3854 | 7 Comments

It’s Time to Vote!

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Sewfrench

I woke up to a text message saying my blog had an usual amount of traffic. Uh-oh! What is going on, I thought. Went to check my stats to see where everyone was coming from and realized the top 25 quilts, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014 completes, Bloggers' Quilt Festival, Celebrate, Crafting, Decorating, Design, fabric, hand quilting, Sewing | Tagged 12 Trees, batik, blowin' in the Wind, Blowing in the Wind, BQF, hand quilted, hand quilting, hobbs heirloom wool, Oakshott, robert kauffman, shot cotton, stippling, viewer's choice | 11 Comments

And they all played games…

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Sewfrench

… at the ladybugs’ picnic! Remember that song? Flashback to when my kids were young and never missed Sesame Street. Those were the good old days when it was still okay to let your children be entertained by the television! The Ladybug … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers' Quilt Festival, Design, fabric, Family, Quilting, Sewing, Show it off Fridays, TGIFF | Tagged baby, bloomers, crossover top, ladybug fabric, ladybugs' picnic, Ric-Rac, Sesame Street, sewing, The Ladybugs' Picnic, youtube | 3 Comments

Ruffle Baby Bloomer Bottoms

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Sewfrench

Say that quickly, three times 🙂 Sewing for a little one is so much more difficult when they aren’t on hand for fittings. I have a completely new appreciation for the big boxes of clothes that used to arrive on our doorstep, … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, fabric, Fabric Tuesday, Linkys, Sewing, WIP, WIP | Tagged bloomers, clothing sizes, Grandma Ellis, linen, linen dress, ruffle butt, sewing for baby | 4 Comments

The Answer My Friend is…

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Sewfrench

(I have edited this post to add, easy access, voting links.) To vote on the top 25, Viewer’s Choice, click here. To vote for your favorite hand-quilted, click here. To see and vote on all the other categories, click here. … Continue reading →