Category: Around the House
We are big Halloween enthusiasts at our house, and over the years have collected a lot of decorations. I have reached a point, now that my kids and grandchild are grown, that I am leaving out some of the more childish decor items. But I have to say, I am still in the game. I […]
My To Do list is a mile long, but it is so nice outside and I have so many books to read…I am doing my best to cram it all in, that’s for sure. I have been working on my Plow and Harvest blocks. The block construction goes quickly when you have all the units […]
I didn’t sew much over the weekend (are you tired of hearing me say that?), but I did finish the third and fourth blocks for the Poinsettia Stars project. This is a pattern booklet written by Sherri McConnell featuring her Christmas fabric collection, Poinsettia and Pear. I made Blocks C and D, and to catch […]
I’ve been a bad blogger lately. After my Ladies’ Weekend getaway, I had to head out early the next day to drive to the Bay Area for my eye injections. I got home yesterday around dinner time after spending four hours in traffic and had no energy or inclination to blog. But here I am […]
I think I am coming along pretty well with my Border of the Month project. Here she is, all but the bottom border. The blocks are all made; I just need to sew them together and attach the border to the bottom of the quilt top. You can get a great idea of what the […]
I got a late start this year, but I finally pulled out my 4th of July decorations. I found a fun patriotic bouquet at the grocery store, which prompted me to bring out my knick-knacks and table toppers for the 4th. I have quite a few 4th of July themed table toppers and runners, but […]
Oh my goodness, this week has turned out to be so busy! The weather has been nice, and I have taken advantage of it to start sorting out our garage, where things seem to get out of hand fairly regularly. That is a job that can’t be done in a day, but I do try […]
Hope you all had a happy St. Patrick’s Day. My son Ahren, who actually lives in Dublin, Ireland, told me he planned to stay home today and not venture into the heart of town, due to the tourists and rowdy drinking crowds. He said he was going to walk to his neighborhood store and buy […]
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 weekend was a mixed bag. You know the old expression “You win some, you lose some”? That definitely played a part in my life over the past few days. I will start with my wins. The house cleaners came on Friday and my house looks fabulous. I put away the Valentine’s decor and brought […]
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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.
