Category: Blocks
I had a talk with myself over the weekend and had to admit that I was not loving my Sewcialites Sew-Along quilt blocks. I was using fabric that just wasn't floating my boat. I think I'd like the Betsy Chutchian fabrics I had chosen in smaller bits, but not in the big 9" blocks I […]
You have to admit this is the most perfect mug rug ever. I am just so pleased with this and want to make one for every woman in my life. If you need a cute, last-minute gift for someone, this might do the trick for you too. The pattern is a block from one of […]
I could have sworn I posted Tuesday. But when I got up in the morning to read my comments from you all, there weren't any. What? Well, I hadn't posted anything for anyone to comment on. I am losing it I tell you. Our governor has issued another strict stay at home order for our […]
I always think Square in a Square blocks are one of the most difficult block units to make. There are so many ways to go wrong when attaching the triangles around the sides of the square. And when things go wrong, you have a wonky unit with inadequate seam allowance at your points. I have […]
Goodness, did we ever have a spectacular sunset last night! My husband took this picture and captured all the glory of it. Amazing. So how is your Christmas shopping going? I am finding it really hard to shop for a few people on my gift list because I can't physically go to a shop and […]
My Red Pineapple quilt is now officially bigger than my design wall. I sure did cut out a lot of strips to make this quilt ten years ago when I started it! I think there is enough fabric to make it 6 rows by 7 rows. Plenty big enough for my queen size bed. Wouldn't […]
Plugging away at the Fatquartershop's Sewcialites Sew Along. This is my interpretation of the latest block, "Gracious" by Vanessa Christenson. I like more symmetry in my blocks, so I sewed the units together a bit differently to get the look I like. My version is above, and the sample we were supposed to replicate is […]
I tossed and turned last night, fretting about my botched block from yesterday. Honestly, I was going to throw it out, but instead just left it on the table in the sewing room and walked away. I got up at 6 in the morning and went right upstairs to the sewing room to have a […]
I am sharing this block because it is about the only thing that actually turned out right today. Some days are like that, I guess. I won't say I should have stayed in bed, but it would have been a good day to sit in my chair and read. I would have gotten into less […]
One little red house was all I got done yesterday, but with luck, more will be coming this week! The barn block was fun to make. I do not think I have ever made a block like this before. It was pieced on the diagonal and came out pretty well. For anyone reading my blog […]
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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.
