Do you remember Schnibbles? They were a series of patterns designed by Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie’s Quilt Company. They were table-topper-sized patterns that used charm packs or smaller fabric cuts. They were super fun to make: fast and cute–and you could use a bit of a current line of fabric without the cost of […]
We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day a bit early. My son-in-law, Ryan, invited us over to his house for Sunday dinner, and we enjoyed the usual corned beef and cabbage in honor of the holiday. I was asked to make dessert, and when I asked Eva her preference, she asked for a chocolate fudge cake. The […]
This beautiful block is the eighth one in the Riley Blake Challenge Block of the Week for 2026. It was designed by Sandy Gervais and is a great example of the type of blocks that the Riley Blake Challenge is known for. It is an exquisite block, unlike things you see every day, and it […]
I put the pedal to the metal and got busy with my Bliss project. I want to finish this up and get on to another project. I am having fun making Swoon blocks, and plan to focus on that next. Bliss has turned out very nicely, I think. I love the red center blocks and […]
Just a quick post today to begin an update on the BOMs I am participating in. One of them is the Riley Blake Challenge for 2026. The blocks are free and are provided by the designers who work for Riley Blake Fabrics. I have enjoyed their BOMs in the past because they seem to be […]
I made another flower block with the Old Glory leftovers and I think they will make a pretty, summery quilt. I enjoy making quilts that all have the same block, but with different fabrics in each one. The variety in choosing three different prints for each block is fun. There are a few things I […]
What have I been up to? A bit of this and a bit of that. Over the weekend, I got the notion to take a look at the Old Glory fabric collection I had been using for a sew-along last year. I had abandoned the sew-along halfway through because I was unhappy with how the […]
Welcome back to my February book reviews, part 2. This Book Made Me Think Of You by Libby Page will be for you if you enjoy a heartwarming story and books about books. Tilly Nightingale hasn’t been able to really concentrate on reading since her fiancé Joe passed away from cancer five months ago. She […]
This was a good reading month for me, considering we only had 28 days to cover. One of the books was an overlap from January, but I am counting it here since I actually finished it in early February. Six of the twelve books I read were in print, four were in digital format, and […]
I don’t have much sewing to share this week, so I will try to make up for it with a delicious recipe I tried recently. This is Allrecipes’ version of Lemon Chicken and Rice Casserole, something that can be made all in one pan, from stovetop to oven. This recipe went together like a dream. […]
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Hello, I’m Nicole, an enthusiastic quilter and fabric lover. This blog is mainly about my quilting journey, but I share some of my other interests as well, which include reading, cooking, decorating, lifestyle, and my family. When I am not quilting, I am reading, and will share monthly book reviews in this space. I love to hear back from my followers and enjoy getting to know you.
