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Zippered Card Pouch

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Sewfrench

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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…

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Honoring Those Who Served ~ Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Sewfrench

Happy Veteran’s Day. The freedoms that we enjoy are not free. Many brave men and women in uniform have sacrificed so that we can live as we do. Today is the day that we should thank them. Traditionally at 11-11-11 … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the World Sweet Grand Babies!

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Sewfrench

Our lives will never be the same! We welcomed two sweet new grand babies into the world this month, #5 and #6! Identical girls and they each came in at just over 5 pounds and are healthy and strong! They … Continue reading →

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Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine by Sarah Lohman

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Sewfrench

★★★★★ This unique culinary history of America offers a fascinating look at our past and uses long-forgotten recipes to explain how eight flavors changed how we eat. The United States boasts a culturally and ethnically diverse population which makes for … Continue reading →

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Perfectly Imperfect

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Sewfrench

  Our family’s penchant for making, and appreciating, art comes from many places. There is no doubt these two ladies had an influence in that department. These two sweet ladies are some of the strongest women I have ever known. … Continue reading →

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And to elaborate…

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Sewfrench

on yesterday’s post. When asked, of all the books I read this year, what my VERY favorite book was, I had to ponder the question. It’s always hard to choose THE BEST when there are so many that just come to you … Continue reading →

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Carson’s Critters

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Sewfrench

This was such a fun quilt to make. Partly because I didn’t have to think about it thanks to Dani’s wonderful directions! I do not have an Accucut and I didn’t use Dani’s templates, but instead I used my own Eliza’s … Continue reading →

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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Sewfrench

★★★★★ “I created the OASIS because I never felt at home in the real world. I didn’t know how to connect with the people there. I was afraid, for all of my life, right up until I knew it was … Continue reading →

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Flower Garden II

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Sewfrench

The second version of the my Flower Garden quilt is completed and gifted to another sweet little niece. This quilt is based on the classic quilt block, Drunkard’s Path, and set with sashing and borders of the same size as … Continue reading →

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Bright and bold fabrics appears to be my favorite

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Sewfrench

Mostly just been piddling around this past week. Between getting twice weekly massages, and once a week chiropractic adjustments, I am feeling SO much better and back to walking 5 miles, every day. Only indoor walking, at this point, we still have … Continue reading →

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