Tag Archives: quilts

Recreating the Iconic American Beauty Quilt

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Sewfrench

Many years ago while visiting the Michigan State Quilt Museum, in Lansing Michigan, I came across a quilt from 1876. I will never forget it. The boldness of the red and green stopped me in my tracks. Many more years … Continue reading →

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Designing the Ultimate Sewing Studio for Creatives

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Sewfrench

In a heartfelt journey of transformation, we embraced change, moving closer to our grandchildren, and creating a new dream studio. Through meticulous design and cherished memories, I built a space brimming with intention, comfort, and inspiration. Blessed with love, light, and creativity, it reflects a life dedicated to passion and purpose. Continue reading →

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Chickens Are On The Loose

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Sewfrench

Because every family that raises chickens needs a chicken quilt! It was such fun pulling fabrics for this one! These chickens were inspired by a chicken block from Sewinspired. Each block was a joy filled 15 minutes of daily play … Continue reading →

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Proud To Be An American

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Sewfrench

For many Christmas’s, my five siblings, and I, rotated through our names and each made a hand crafted gift for another. I almost always make a quilt. I had previously made three (sadly no photo of the first…) for this … Continue reading →

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Mastering Collage Quilting Techniques

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Sewfrench

This Christmas 2020 wallhanging quilt for our youngest granddaughter, Amelia, the unicorn loving one. This Laura Heine collage was a winner! Even after quilting for well over 40 years there was still so much color value to be learned! This … Continue reading →

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Crafting a Custom Sized Freewheeling Single Girl Quilt

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Sewfrench

This is the second time I’ve made this Freewheeling Single Girl quilt. The first time was for our oldest granddaughter’s high school graduation in 2017. Both times I resized the rings so you got more rings per quilt. To make … Continue reading →

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Knitted Star Christmas Quilt x3

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Sewfrench

When I saw this design I knew I needed it in my life!!! And then I decided I needed to make it for all three of our children as Christmas quilt. I have made each of them many quilts over … Continue reading →

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Unique Memory Quilts: Creating Keepsakes from T-Shirts

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Sewfrench

Our oldest daughter’s former college roommate asked me to make a memory quilt from her mother’s tee shirt collection. Of course, I agreed. How could I not, she is like another daughter to us. I didn’t want the typical memory … Continue reading →

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If this is what all the global warming fuss is all about…

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Sewfrench

…then sign me up. I’m game for some 30° latitude weather. I took advantage of this gorgeous 55° weather to step out and photograph the inventory reduction, diamond quilt I started last week. I got the main part of the … 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 →