Hi Friends! I finally finished this large rose stitched on white linen! This pattern was meditative to stitch. The colors always brighten my mood. Done entirely in pink and green, this impressionistic pattern celebrates my favorite flower. Stitch the rose in luminous silk thread or your favorite floss and colors. I hope this pattern inspires you to create something fresh, beautiful and handmade. Pop on over to my online shop to learn more. xx~ Jilli ..read more

Hi Everyone, It has been awhile since I posted a pattern. I've been busy working in the hospital and doing some homeless outreach. It's time for self care and that means cross stitching! I hope you enjoy this pattern. Nourish your creativity and stitch a bluebird/ You can find this pattern and other freebies in my shop by clicking on this link: Sew French Shop Happy Stitching! xx ~ Jilli ..read more

Hi Everyone! How are you? Today I'll be teaching you how to make my go-to Lebanese dinner.  This meal has been on roatiation for years around here. I grew up eating my grandmother's hashweh, which is a Lebanese meat and rice pilaf.  My father adored her hashweh which was always served at holiday time. My modernized version takes a departure from tradition by using ground chicken and saffron rice. I also use a rice cooker and I lighten things up by using ground chicken instead of ground beef. Ground beef is certainly wonderful though. The signature Lebanese flavor profile comes from a blend of ..read more

New Bluebird Baby Pattern!This petite bluebird was inspired by a vintage pattern.The pattern is stitched with two strands of silk floss on antique white linen. You can also select your favorite DMC floss to work the pattern. It's a great beginners pattern because it can be completed in a relaxing afternoon. Experience the joy of stitching a small piece of handmade embroidery. Turn up the charm in your home with pretty stitchery! To learn more about this pattern please pop on over to my online shop by clicking the link below. Happy Stitching! xx ~ JillySew French Online Shop ..read more

Just a quick announcement that the French Blue Silk Thread is back in stock. Click on the link below and pop on over to my shop to view all my cross stitch patterns and supplies. Happy Stitching! xx ~ Jilly   Sew French Online Shop ..read more

This tomato soup is a total game-changer. Loved by children and adults alike, just a few simple ingredients is all it takes to make a cozy, creamy, customizable soup. This is the best tomato soup I have ever made. The magic is in the slow-simmering. But don't let that deter you. This soup is worth the wait. It comes together quite easily and it's great the next day for lunch. Butter helps thicken the soup and make it dreamy. As they say, butter makes everything better. Pair this soup with a grilled cheese sandwich and you're headed for a tried and true delicious dinner. Eat this soup in you ..read more

Hi Everyone! How have you been? It's been a minute since I posted a new pattern. These past two winters, I've been involved with doing a lot of homeless outreach here on Boston's North Shore. The winters are long and cold. The shelters fill up fast. People are outside in freezing cold weather. That means passing out hot coffee, lots of blankets, arctic sleeping bag, popup tents and bagged lunches to folks shivering in the streets. It means making referrals to emergency psychiatric services and meal programs. Now that winter is over, I'm burnt-toast. I need a break. One thing that I've strug ..read more

Rose Silhouettes  This vintage-modern design is available in my shop now! The pattern celebrates my favorite flower. Stitch one rose or all of them. Select your favorite colors and have a relaxing time stitching some impressionistic roses. Pop on over to my online shop to learn more: Sew French Online Shop      Happy Summer Stitching! xx ~ Jilly ..read more