Tag Archives: travel

Sarum: The Novel of England and a visit to some of the places mentioned.

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Sewfrench

★★★★☆ Sarum by Edward Rutherford is an epic novel about the area of England known as Sarum. This novel, of more than one thousand pages, spans more than 10,000 years, covering the span of English history from primitive times to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Photography, Reading, Travel, Watcha reading | Tagged abd, book club, book review, book spoiler, england, london, Old Sarum, Salisbury, sarum by edward rutherford, stonehenge, travel | 7 Comments

Bright and bold fabrics appears to be my favorite

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Sewfrench

Mostly just been piddling around this past week. Between getting twice weekly massages, and once a week chiropractic adjustments, I am feeling SO much better and back to walking 5 miles, every day. Only indoor walking, at this point, we still have … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Design, fabric, Sewing, Uncategorized | Tagged bright fabric bold fabrics, drafting pattern, headliner, irregular blocks quilt, organizing, peppered cotton, sewfrench, sewing, shot cotton, storage, travel, zippered bag | 6 Comments

Paris The Novel

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Sewfrench

I loved this book! This was my first Edward Rutherfurd historical novel and it will not be my last. It is the history of Paris as seen through the eyes of several generations of families–aristocratic, merchant and the lower classes. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Reading, Review, Travel | Tagged book review, books, Edward Rutherfurd, Eiffel Tower, history of Paris, Paris, Paris by Edward Rutherfurd, Paris the novel, reading, travel | 5 Comments

Is it warm, yet, where you live???

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Sewfrench

The last time you saw me working with Liberty of London, I left you here. And I did finally finish it. I cobbled together a few different patterns to make a sleeveless blouse. I am not much of a blouse … Continue reading →

Posted in Eating, Finishes, Sewing, Travel | Tagged anna maria, blouse, eating, fabric, florida, Liberty of London, sewing, tana lawn, travel | 7 Comments

Pushing Reset

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Sewfrench

I’m sure you wondered where I disappeared to. Or maybe you didn’t notice? We spend part of our winters in Florida and this year that part was March. It seems strange telling relative strangers, or relatives who are strangers(!), our … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Things, Nature, Travel | Tagged florida, nature, travel | 3 Comments

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

Fall in Northern Michigan

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Sewfrench

Considered by many to be the most beautiful place in the country. I can’t disagree. Particularly in the fall. How fortunate we are to have such a beautiful, sunny day, yesterday. To take it all in. Taking deep breaths to fill … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage, Favorite Things, Nature, Photography, Travel | Tagged art, fall, fall color, foliage, most beautiful place, nature, northern michigan, photography, travel, trees | 12 Comments

How to carry your bling in style

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Sewfrench

For those who asked, I just posted the tutorial. Finally!! I needed a little gift for a friend’s birthday and I did not want it to be anything big, just a little something. And since I generally only see her … Continue reading →

Posted in A Sttitch in Time, Can I get a Whoop Whoop, Crafting, Design, fabric, Gifts, organizing, Sewing, Show it off Friday, TGIFF, Tutorial | Tagged crafting, design, drawstring, fabric, Family, friends, jewelry storage, Lotta Jansdotter, pouch, sewing, travel | 18 Comments

Butter Chicken

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Sewfrench

Watching the recent Olympics games brought back so many wonderful memories of our trip to London and one memory that we won’t soon forget has to do with food. Surprise, surprise! Going into it, we didn’t realize that London’s Indian … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Eating, Gluten Free, Recipes, Recreating foodie memories, Travel | Tagged butter chicken, cooking, gluten free butter chicken, gluten'free, indian dishes, indian food, london, murgh makhani, recipe, travel | 1 Comment

My favorite way to enjoy a golf course.

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Sewfrench

A week or two ago, Peter and I went to a quilt show in Arcadia, a sleepy little town in northern Michigan. It was a fund-raiser for the local historical society and we weren’t quite sure what to expect. The … Continue reading →