Tag Archives: amy butler

4 hours to a smarter packed traveler

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Sewfrench

Per the norm… it all started with a trip to my local fabric store…. They have a second building with tons of home decor fabrics at discount prices. Rolls upon rolls of upholstery fabrics that are just a delight to … Continue reading →

Posted in A Sttitch in Time, Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Crafting, Crazy Mom Friday Finishes, fabric, Finishes, Linkys, TGIFF, Travel | Tagged amy butler, bag, Bernina 1080, Janome 6600P, review, travel, weekender | 31 Comments

Honeycomb quilt ~ revealed!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Sewfrench

And now that the birthday has finally arrived, and the gift given, I can share! My Honeycomb quilt, that I started back in July, which the youngest daughter, birthday girl, helped me to design has been gifted. It was based … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 completes, A Sttitch in Time, Birthday, Books, Design, Family, Finish it Up Fridays, Gifts, Linkys, machine quilting, Quilting, Review | Tagged amy butler, birthday, Fresh Quilting, Grandmothers Flower Garden, hexagon, honeycomb, Kona, Malka Dubrawski, modern, quilting, restaurant review | 30 Comments

I accept.

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Sewfrench

Amy, over at Amy’s Creative Side, dared us to show our messes. I accept and challenge anyone to have more mess going on that I. It doesn’t always look like this. Really, it doesn’t. Mostly not. Sometimes, but not normally. Okay, … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, fabric, organizing, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged amy butler, behr chai latte paint, diamonds are a girls best friend, diamonds quilt diamonds are a girls best friend quilt. inventory reduction, disorganized, jane austen quilt, Kaleidascope quilt, kona solids, messy, quilting, sewing | 8 Comments

WIP Wednesday

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Sewfrench

Voting over at the Bloggers’ Quilt Festival ends soon. Today, I think. Go take a look. Here and here. Voting ends soon. Then come right back, okay? Now that that is out-of-the-way…. Luckily, I was able to use left over … Continue reading →

Posted in fabric, Quilting, Sewing, WIP | Tagged amy butler, bias binding, Kaleidascope quilt, kona cotton, WIP | 5 Comments

Anthropology Bathrobe reinvented

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Sewfrench

It feels good to back off the quilting and get back into some apparel sewing. I’ve always loved it but it’s not as easy as quilting. Quilting you just do. It’s relaxing. Apparel has to fit or it’s a waste. … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, fabric, Sewing, WIP | Tagged amy butler, bathrobe, fabric, projects, quilt batting, sewing, summer wardrobe, WIP | 3 Comments

WIP Wednesday #5

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Sewfrench

I’ve got a finish. Finally. And the back. It’s been a busy couple of weeks, but I’m back at quilting now. Sort of. I spotted a quilt I was fascinated with, in this year’s Blogger’s Quilt Festival spring 2011. I … Continue reading →