Category: Around the House
Well, for goodness sake, whooda thunk? I am a mentor to a high school student. My student is doing a commendable senior project, in which she plans to make three or four baby quilts, which she will donate to charity. Never having sewn before, she was in need of someone to show her how to […]
I tell you, I am having nightmares lately. Earlier this week, I was in my sewing studio with the door open. It was such a lovely afternoon, and I love sitting at my sewing machine and being able to gaze out on the garden. The weather has cooled down dramatically, so I didn't need to […]
Things not going as well as you could wish? Well then, have a party! I had a few lady friends over last night and we celebrated life (such as it is) and each other with some very good wine and simple refreshments. Nothing a little Pinot Grigio and cupcakes can't fix. In my little town […]
Are any of you out there wool workers? Before this trip to the Buggy Barn, I had no idea what wool work was all about. What an eye opening experience. I am in love. The photo above is my class project, which was entirely constructed to the point as shown in the few hours of […]
Oh, gracious, did I ever have a fantastic week! I travelled to Spokane, Washington to meet up with my dear friend Thelma of Cupcakes 'n' Daisies, and to take classes at the incomparable Buggy Barn Quilt Shop! Later in the week, our pal Lisa from Stashmaster joined us, and I cannot even begin to describe […]
I have to admit, I am getting a bit weary of summer. Yes, I know, it is sacrilege to say so. We wait for summer with such great anticipation and dream for months of ripe tomatoes and corn, roses, barbeques, swim parties… But it is June we have in mind, not mid August. It's the […]
This weekend I managed to squeeze in some time to work on my Civil War Spools. I don't know which of these cute blocks is my favorite! I am quite partial to the green ones, I have to say. I will make 16 blocks in all, and probably do the straight setting/small quilt with these […]
One of my readers recently reminded me that eBay is a great source for layer cakes, jelly rolls and charm packs that have not been released to the general public. I got right on it, and found six collections I have been coveting. Technically, only two of them are scarce as hens' teeth, and I […]
Happy Fourth of July everyone! I hope you are able to be with family, eat delicious food and see pretty fireworks after dark. I have to work today, but plan to go hang out with Grandpa afterwards and have dinner with him. My husband thought it was crazy to drive up from Monterey (where he […]
Nothing major going on around here. Or maybe I am wrong and a lot of something is actually happening. I was Good Cop in my talk with Grandpa. Everyone else has been reading the poor man the riot act after his falls last week. I emphasized how he was incredibly lucky that he had not […]
About Me
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.
