Category: Blocks
These little Sweet Clover blocks turned out to be just what the doctor ordered to give me a shot of Spring. I made ten blocks and turned them into a table runner, which I plan to send out to be quilted as soon as possible. I can see it with some sage green candles and […]
Since I am desperate for a touch of Spring, I've been in a mood to make some small quilts in a lighter color palette. My favorite dark reds, golds and browns seem so heavy right now when my soul is craving lighter more delicate tones. Pale green in particular. I recently rediscovered a tub of […]
I've spent several days comparing two pineapple rulers. One, the Creative Grids Pineapple Ruler, I have used before and really liked. It recently came to my attention that Bloc Loc makes a Pineapple Ruler as well, and on impulse I ordered one. I'll give you my opinions in this post, which is very photo heavy. […]
I have launched myself into making the block units for the American Pie quilt, which I have decided to call Crosshatch. The photo above shows what the quilt will look like when finished, only of course I chose Jo Morton fabrics in autumnal colors for this version. I have actually made this quilt once before, […]
Aren't these fabrics perfect? Perfect for me anyway. I've been talking about the new project I have had in mind to get started on, and finally have something to show for it. I've made a couple of test blocks and am excited to get going on the project. The pattern is American Pie by Miss […]
As you know, if you regularly read this blog, I have been itching to start a new project. Now that I have nearly finished a long running string quilt project, I am ready to move on. I have something all cut out and ready to dive into, but as often happens, I got sidetracked. It […]
I am doing a happy dance here, because as you can see, I have finished all the string blocks for my Signs of String quilt. This week I will add the setting triangles and get these rows together for a finish. Those red blocks took awhile, I tell you. I am glad I took on […]
Red block quarter units are all stitched. And trimmed! This is a huge step towards my finish. Now to tear off the piecing papers, sew the folded corners and construct nine blocks. Do you see that light at the end of the tunnel? Ozzie update: Thanks so much for your kind words of support and […]
I am determined to get this quilt top together this week! The blocks are taking me forever to make, as there are umpteen steps involved in the construction. I have nine red blocks to make (18 strip sets and 36 smaller block units). My strip sets are done. Today I will press the strip sets […]
Yellow blocks: done.Green blocks: done.Blue blocks: done.Red blocks: coming up! My assembly line process is going great. I am not so focused on making one block at a time. I make my strip sets and cut them into triangles. I paper piece the triangles onto my quarter block units. I attach my sew and flip […]
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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.
