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On inventing

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Sewfrench

Let me introduce to you my latest, creative invention, a placerunnner. You saw it, in progress, earlier this week. I am struggling with the variety of colors showing up. It really absorbs the light. There are about 6 different shades … Continue reading →

Posted in A Sttitch in Time, Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Crafting, Decorating, fabric, Linkys, Quilting, Sewing, TGIFF, Uncategorized | Tagged creating, decorating, designing, diy, inventing, invention, linen, placemats, placerunner, sewing, tablerunner | 10 Comments

Focusing on a long term finish

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Sewfrench

It feels good to be back in my studio after being away from thread and needle for well over a week. I very much enjoying visiting with all the family, but it’s good to be home and back into my … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkys, organizing, Quilting, Sewing, Uncategorized, WIP, WIP | Tagged book quilt, embroidery, quilting, selvage, sentimental journey, sewing, stacked books quilt | 7 Comments

Oooo, it smells good in here!!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Sewfrench

This week I have been practicing hand embroidery skills. Mainly my initials and dates 😉 Over and over again! If you don’t know me in real life, then you might not know that that is how I finish off my … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrate, Cooking, Dairy free, Eating, Fabric Tuesday, Family, Giveaway, Gluten Free, Linkys, Quilting, Recipes, Traditions, Uncategorized, WIP | Tagged cooking, cornbread dressing, cornbread mix, dressing, embroidery, giveaway, quilting, recipe, sewing, stuffing, Thanksgiving, traveling stash | 2 Comments

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Sewfrench

Originally posted on Sewfrench:
It’s that time of year, again! Not only is it a most gorgeous fall, but this week starts The Fall edition of the Bloggers’ Quilt Festival. It should be subtitled Bloggers’ Open House because we get…

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And the winner is…

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Sewfrench

# 10 which belongs to AZSoupLady. Congratulations! Let me know your gift card choice! Thank you everyone for playing along in my very first giveaway! And thank you for your movie ideas. Between DVD movie loans and library audio books I won’t … Continue reading →

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TGIF!

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Sewfrench

Well, it may not seem like much, but in the middle of so many other things going on I finally finished the hand quilting on my untitled wall hanging! This project has been in the works for so long I … Continue reading →

Posted in Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Linkys, Quilting, Sewing, Show it off Friday, TGIFF, Uncategorized | Tagged aqs quilt show, hand quilting, margaret's hope chest, Out of this World quilt, quilting, sewing, TGIF, unnamed, untitled wall hanging | 12 Comments

Let’s talk creativity.

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Sewfrench

Creativity is generally recognized as the tendency to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems, communicating with others, and entertaining ourselves and others. To be creative, you need to be able to view … Continue reading →

Posted in Let's talk, Uncategorized | Tagged crafting, creativity, design, let's talk, morals, quilting, robert e franken | 9 Comments

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Sewfrench

Originally posted on Sewfrench:
I’ve always said going gluten-free wasn’t that hard, for me. I’ve never been a huge bread lover, like some people. Okay, maybe a nice crusty loaf at a good restaurant, a pizza crust in Chicago, fresh…

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Anyone up for a Liberty charm swap?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Sewfrench

I have to admit, I have never been involved in a fabric swap. Heck I have only been involved in one quilt a long, and not when it was happening live, LOL! So when I came across someone thinking about … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberty of London charm swap, machine quilting, Quilting, Sewing, Uncategorized, WIP | Tagged diamonds are a girls best friend quilt, liberty of london charm swap, machine quilting, purlsoho, WIP | 11 Comments

Wilted Spinach Salad

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Sewfrench

Twice, this week, from our deck. Delicious. Wilted Spinach Salad serves 2 4 ounces baby spinach 1 large eggs 4 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped 1 1/2 TBS red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Kosher salt and … Continue reading →