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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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Flag quilt, quilt, quilting, Stars and Stripes Quilt, Thimbleblossom, Veteran's Day | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Art Gallery Pure Solids, baby quilts, Elizabeth Bolton Studio, flower quilts, girl quilts, hand quilting, Liberty of London, Pear Tree Designs, quilting, resizing drunkards path, sewing, template, The Dogwood Quilt, Twin quilts | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Books, Reading, Review, Uncategorized | Tagged book review, Eight Flavors, reading, Sarah Lohman | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 2016 Completes, Christmas, Family, hand quilting, Quilting, Quilts and their History, Uncategorized | Tagged design, handquilting, heriloom, quilting, scrap quilt | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in Books, Reading, Uncategorized | Tagged Best books of 2016, books, Favorite book of 2016, reading | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in 2015 completes, Gifts, machine quilting, Quilting, scraps, Uncategorized | Tagged animal quilt, baby quilt, critter quilt, drunkard's path, Kona, machine, quilting, serpentine, zigzag quilting | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in 2016 Completes, Design, fabric, Gifts, Quilting, Uncategorized | Tagged baby quilt, drunkard's path, flower garden quilt, Kona, quilt, quilting, scrap, serpentine | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in Crafting, Design, fabric, Sewing, Uncategorized | Tagged bright fabric bold fabrics, drafting pattern, headliner, irregular blocks quilt, organizing, peppered cotton, sewfrench, sewing, shot cotton, storage, travel, zippered bag | 6 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 →