Tag Archives: sewing

How to Shorten a Metal Zipper

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Sewfrench

I found myself with a couple of spare minutes and am playing around with some of these Moda fabrics I have heard so many others blog about. Mochi Dot and Cotton and Steel are both a 70/30 cotton and linen blend. … Continue reading →

Posted in fabric, Sewing, Tutorial | Tagged cotton and steel, fabric, How to shorten a metal zipper, metal zipper, mochi dots, sewing, tutorial | 4 Comments

I Spy…

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Sewfrench

I have no idea why my sister and I chose this, thread catching, fabric to be used in a thread infested sewing room, but I suspect it was because it was what we had on hand, at the time. This is my … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Decorating, Design, fabric, Finishes, Sewing, Upcycle | Tagged crafting, decorating, fabric, project, quilting, selvage, selvedge, sewing, upcycle, upholstery | 19 Comments

Love at First Sight returns

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Sewfrench

Working on replacing pillows for our sofa at the cottage. This is going to be such a huge improvement I know you will be impressed when it is finished. I have disliked the pillows ever since we bought these sofas … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorating, Design, fabric, Fabric Tuesday, Linkys, Quilting, Sewing, WIP | Tagged Kona, modern, neutral, pillow, quilting, sewing, white labyrinth | 3 Comments

How Do You Fix a Broken Heart?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Sewfrench

If I knew I would. My heart is heavy this week as my friend, Michelle, both mourns and, celebrates, the short life of her HS senior, Johnny. He was killed in a motorcycle accident, on Monday, just a week before … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers' Quilt Festival, fabric, Fabric Tuesday, I Quilt Thursday, Quilting, WIP | Tagged BQF, designing, Give Forward, heart quilt, low volume, neutral, quilting, red, sewing | 7 Comments

And they all played games…

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Sewfrench

… at the ladybugs’ picnic! Remember that song? Flashback to when my kids were young and never missed Sesame Street. Those were the good old days when it was still okay to let your children be entertained by the television! The Ladybug … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloggers' Quilt Festival, Design, fabric, Family, Quilting, Sewing, Show it off Fridays, TGIFF | Tagged baby, bloomers, crossover top, ladybug fabric, ladybugs' picnic, Ric-Rac, Sesame Street, sewing, The Ladybugs' Picnic, youtube | 3 Comments

Thank you. Thank you very much!

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Sewfrench

I don’t know what to say… But I am feeling the love this morning. Every time the Bloggers’ Quilt Festival rolls around I tell myself I won’t enter again. I put too much stress on myself and I don’t like … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 completes, Bloggers' Quilt Festival, Celebrate, Design, fabric, festival, machine quilting, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged art quilt, Beyond the Reef, Bloggers Quilt Festival, design, inspiration, Interquilten, landscape quilt, Marcia Derse, quilt, quilting, sewfrench, sewing, Take a hike, thank you, winner | 16 Comments

Shine On Harvest Moon

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Sewfrench

I have a lot I want to accomplish and never enough hours in the day. We pickled lots of jalapenos, to keep us in Taco Tuesdays, this year. The peppers on our deck were highly productive! The ones at our community garden … Continue reading →

Posted in Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Canning, Cooking, Crazy Mom Friday Finishes, Gardening, Linkys, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged Blue Underground Studio, canning, fresh, gardening, local, Marcia Derse, quilting, salsa, sewing | 8 Comments

Love You Vibes are in the Bag.

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Sewfrench

Busy, busy, busy around here. We moved up to the cottage for the summer, planted the deck garden and also a couple of little plots at the community garden. Krystal and her husband were able to get up for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage, Crafting, fabric, Family, Finishes, Sewing | Tagged 2 1/2", bag, candy swap, charm projects, Charm Swap, crafting, deck garden, fabric, gardening, gift, kanga roos, Liberty of London, open wide, pouch, sewing, tripple zip, Up North, zipper | 27 Comments

Just about ready.

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Sewfrench

For a new grand baby that is! And I for one, can not wait!! For those not following along I’ve previously rambled about the fabric selection, bumpers duvet cover… here, here and here. The new baby girl’s nursery is now … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 completes, A Sttitch in Time, Celebrate, Crazy Mom Friday Finishes, Decorating, Design, fabric, Fabric Tuesday, Finish it Up Fridays, Finishes, Linkys, machine quilting, Quilting, Sewing, Show it off Fridays, TGIFF | Tagged baby, circle, crib bumpers, decorating, diy, duvet, girl, gray, improv, nursery, purple, quilt, quilting, sewing | 28 Comments

Have I told you lately???

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Sewfrench

Just how much I love zippers??? I think they add so much to a project. Not just better usage of a bag, but an extra zing of detail. And it never hurts when you get a package in the mail … Continue reading →