Tag Archives: Christmas

Wrapping Odd Shaped Gifts part II

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Sewfrench

Pillowcases. That’s what I’m talking about. Who can’t use an extra one? This year, instead of using up a roll of disposable wrapping paper and then having to deal with the trash, I am making pillowcases for some of my bulkier gifts. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Design, fabric, Finishes, Gifts, Sewing | Tagged "earth friendly gift wrap", "How to wrap odd shaped gifts", "magic pillowcase", Christmas, fabric, french seam, gift wrap with fabric, pillowcase, wrapping paper | 3 Comments

Wrapping Odd Shaped Gifts

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Sewfrench

I feel like I’ve gotten in over my head with ideas, projects started and now Christmas will be here in a blink of an eye. I did start shopping this week. And unfortunately, that leads to wrapping… Sometimes when you … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Crafting, fabric, organizing, Sewing | Tagged Christmas, gift wrap with fabric, how to wrap a bulky gift, Trim-Tied Gift Bag, tutorial | 4 Comments

Kaleidoscope quilt ~ revealed

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Sewfrench

This one has been around a while. Here, here, and I’m sure there are other posts. Of course the Kaleidoscope block has been around forever. It is a very old block. I couldn’t find a history on it but I … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 completes, Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Charity Quilt, Christmas, Gifts, machine quilting, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged cerise, Christmas, Del Ray fabrics, gift, Kaleidascope quilt, Kona, quilt, quilting, sewing, Tula Pink | 17 Comments

Say, where did you come from?

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Sewfrench

Recently I had a surge of new visitors. I can tell by my stats. So I dig around to see why. Not the usual Pinterest fried rice or the original gluten-free Puppy Chow or even the surprisingly often searched out Happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Decorating, fabric, Pinterest, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged buzzfeed, Christmas, decorating, diy, hurricane, pinecones | 5 Comments

Swoon-along

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Sewfrench

Phooey. When you say Swoon, in the quilting world, anyway, you’ll be overrun with thoughts of all the beautiful swoon-along quilt blocks that everyone is making. They are everywhere and so pretty with all the modern, well planned color schemes. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2000 completes, Christmas, Family, Quilt stories, Quilting, Quilts and their History, Quilts with history, Sewing | Tagged Christmas, hand quilted, hand quilting, queen size quilt, quilting, scrappy queen, swoon-along | 8 Comments

From our home to yours…

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Sewfrench

I love this time of year. I love sitting on the sofa, watching the lights twinkle, listening to Christmas carols as we reminisce about all the different ornaments and Christmases past. Somewhere, around 25 years ago, I chose an ornament … Continue reading →

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Merry Giftmas!!

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Sewfrench

You always know it’s going to happen. It’s just a matter of when. This is that year. When every thing having to do with Christmas will be different. For starters we will celebrate most of them away from home. Once … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 completes, Christmas, fabric, Quilting | Tagged Christmas, degree diploma, gorgeous tree, houndstooth quilt, joel dewberry fabric, quilts | 3 Comments

I sure do like those Christmas cookies, sugar…

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Sewfrench

I have to admit these are not my homemade Christmas cookies. They were fresh-baked at my house. Does that count for something? Anything? Sometimes it just feels easier to create a whole new recipe, as opposed to altering a family … Continue reading →