Tag Archives: sewing

I heart linen

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Sewfrench

A life time ago, I did all the alterations for a high-end, women’s ready to wear, dress shop. Mrs. Owner always warned us the more wrinkles meant the more affluent the wearer. I’m not sure why she claimed this, unless it … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorating, Design, fabric, Fabric Tuesday, Linkys, machine quilting, Quilting, Sewing, WIP | Tagged linen, natural fiber, placerunner, prototype, quilting, sewing | 10 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

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

Apparently Finishes Come on Fridays.

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Sewfrench

::: If you still want to put your name in the hat for the Traveling Stash box get to it! Details and entry here. You have until Saturday at 10:am! ::: Ahh, and finally a finish I can share! I … Continue reading →

Posted in A Sttitch in Time, Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Crafting, Gifts, Linkys, machine quilting, Quilting, Sew and Tell Friday, Sewing, Show it off Friday, TGIFF, TGIFF, Tutorial | Tagged christmas tree skirt, crafting, diy, free motion quilting, how to make a christmas tree skirt, quilting, sewing, tutorial | 23 Comments

Christmas is coming way too fast.

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Sewfrench

Same old, same old around here. Still plugging away, just not moving as fast as I would like. An ice pack, hanging on your side, will do that. Or something like that…. Anyway… Tried my hand an using a single … Continue reading →

Posted in fabric, Fabric Tuesday, Linkys, Quilting, Sewing, WIP | Tagged embroidery, fabric, giveaway, hand quilting, quilting, sewing, swap, traveling stash | 4 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

Finish it Up Friday

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Sewfrench

Hard at work on several large projects that I can’t yet share. One is ready to go in the mail, so that is exciting! I can’t wait to share it! The only sharable finish, this week, isn’t very impressive you … Continue reading →

Posted in A Sttitch in Time, Crafting, Finish it Up Fridays, Giveaway, Linkys, Quilting, Sewing, Show it off Friday, TGIFF | Tagged giveaway, potholders, quilting, sewing | 8 Comments

Thank you all. Again!!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Sewfrench

On Friday, the winners of the Bloggers’ Quilt Festival were announced and yes, my name was right up there at the top! Not for Hand Quilting, or as a Wall Hanging, and not even for the most beautiful photography, taken … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 completes, Bloggers' Quilt Festival, Celebrate, Design, fabric, hand quilting, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged applique, award, design, hand quilting, original, Out of this World quilt, photography, quilting, sewfrench, sewing, viewer's choice, wall hanging | 8 Comments

Preparing for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Sewfrench

You realize it is less than two weeks away, right? Where has this year gone??? Thankfully, we will be guests this year. Daughter Krystal, and her husband D, that have the *huge* garden and the 24 turkeys running around their … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Eating, Gluten Free, Health, Linkys, Quilting, Recipes | Tagged broth, chicken stock, cooking, FMQ, food, free motion quilting, homemade stock, How to make, quilting, recipe, sewing, star, Starry, Starry Night, Thanksgiving, turkey stock | 8 Comments

Wednesday update

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Sewfrench

Okay, back to what I actually have been doing, instead of what it would appear if you were just scrolling through my blog….. I’ve never pieced battings before. Lord knows I have enough leftovers, about 24″ wide, not big enough … Continue reading →