Category: Blocks
Sorry for the spotty posting this week. For once, it wasn't me being lazy, it was Typepad that was down. For two days I couldn't even log in to my account. Seems ok now, but fingers crossed. I spent my time making more Sampler Spree blocks, and am working my way through the book of […]
For about half a day yesterday, I was in the sewing room and completed four more Sampler Spree blocks. I am especially happy with the navy lightning bolt block. I was delighted with how the points all came out! I spent the long weekend with my sisters at our dad's house. We organized all the […]
These are the Sampler Spree blocks I made the week of Aug. 28- Sept. 3. I have just under half of the 100 blocks made! Oh my gosh, were these ever fun to make. Some are ridiculously easy, others call for more precision. Know which ones are my favorites? Well, the pear is adorable. But […]
Do you all remember the Sampler Spree Sew-Along? It is based on a book by Susan Ache that has patterns for over 100 6 inch quilt blocks that are sewn into a sampler quilt. I had joined in this sew-along a couple of years ago, but of course, set it aside for various family obligations. […]
I had the best weekend. I sewed for hours and got so much done. My Designer Mystery 2022/23 top just has one more row to attach and the center of the top will be together. The next step is to add a navy containment border and the outer border. Kathy's fabric arrived super quick! To […]
This is a mystery sew-along, so I am not sure exactly where we are going, but this layout looks like a possibility. I finished Week 3's block, the haunted house. Which is a stretch. It kinda looks like a haunted castle, but that's ok. And the cat is huge in proportion. It's ok, the sew-along […]
We got busy with some home organization projects at the end of last week and over the weekend, so not much sewing happened. I did finish block #10 of the 2022 Designer Mystery sew-along. It's the block on the bottom with the large navy square design. I think that is a cool block, and I […]
This kitty is the second block in Fat Quarter Shops' Haunted Halloween sew-along. That tail is just not working for me. Watch for my next post, I will re-do it so it looks like it is curving instead of being broken off in two places. I think a couple of well-placed half square triangles will […]
Oh wow, here we are, nearly at the finish of the Summer Memories project designed by Susan Ache. I have the lattice all cut out and some of it assembled. It won't take long to get that done, and the outer border attached. It is indeed a light, summery quilt. I am so glad I […]
I think the stars must be in alignment for me this week. Now that my sewing room is all tidied, everything I work on is coming out great. I had another terrific day in the sewing room yesterday. I finished another Summer Memories block, which means I only have three more to go. Today I […]
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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.
