Category: Blocks
I almost called this post "Trying to Keep Busy", because things are upside down right now. My Berninia is still in the shop with undiagnosed issues. My husband is taking my also sick alternate/back up Bernina 153 to a different repair man we have used in the past. He likes to put stickers on things, […]
We got some bad news yesterday that has been partially taken back today. That is Eva getting a smooch on the cheek from our Remy. (She was eating a cupcake and he had designs on those crumbs on her lips). Poor little guy has been limping lately, and his right thigh muscles have gotten […]
This is just a quick update on my ModaBLockheads progress. I have completed blocks 30, 31 and 32. I have more blocks than that in total however, because there have been some alternate blocks put out and I have made some of them as well. The most recent block patterns have seemed kind of simple […]
I finally got myself in gear and finished up those Triangle Gatherings blocks! I am stopping with 61 blocks. My blocks have 4 1/2 inch triangle square centers and star points that make the blocks finish at 8 inches. I have my fabric for the setting triangles all prepped and ready to cut, and the […]
Do you avoid sewing with stripes? If so, I want to encourage you to give it a try. Many of us avoid using stripes because the direction of the stripe ends up not going in the same direction within a block. For me there is nothing more annoying than having stripes going every which way, […]
I was playing around in the sewing room on Saturday, and decided to add another appliqué block to my Moda Blockheads collection. For the setting I am thinking of, I may need some extra blocks. I have been having so much fun with the appliqué blocks, I thought one more might be just the thing. […]
This is Moda Blockheads block #28, designed by Jan Patek. It looks better from a distance, but all in all, I think it is pretty cute. I added a little birdie for extra interest. I haven't gotten much sewing done this week, alas. I was out of town having medical appointments early in the […]
I am making good progress with my Triangle Gatherings blocks. I think I will do two and a half more rows and this top will be done. So that is 14 more blocks. I pretty much love everything about this project. I switched gears 30 some blocks into the sew along. I had started out […]
Who doesn't love a little nine patch block? These are 3 1/2 inches unfinished and will surround an appliqué block. I got the idea from a new book I purchased with some of that birthday bounty that came my way. Simple Friendships, a collaboration by Kim Diehl and Jo Morton. Now, you sure can't go […]
If you have't yet gotten in the mood for 4th of July, making this little block ought to do the trick! It is the 16th block in the ModaBlockheads Sew Along, designed by Jan Patek. I knew I had some patriotic fabric stashed away somewhere, and after a good amount of rummaging, I located it. […]
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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.
