Category: Books
I finished all the half square triangles for my pinwheel blocks. Woo hoo, it's a pinwheel party. A plethora of pinwheels. Plenty of trimming on these little guys, but so worth it to have them all come out a perfect 3 1/2 inches square. I am using my Precision Trimmer for the job. It really […]
I know a lot of you are avid readers, as am I. Since I haven't done a book recommendation post in awhile, I thought it was time I share a few books that I have enjoyed recently with you all. I have never read anything quite like this book. The first words in one of […]
Ok, so it isn't a complete quilt. But, hey. I have been diligently going down to the studio and putting in my hour a day. Maybe even more! The baby is a trial, the way she is refusing to take a nice two hour nap twice a day, but I am making it work. Thank […]
This has been a very unproductive week around here! Since I have not done any sewing, I wanted to share links to some various things you all might find of interest or inspiration. This book by Pam and Nicky Lintott has been out for some months, but it only just came to my attention. Paulette […]
Let me introduce you to "Memory", the quilt I made from Monique Dillard's new book "Traditional Fat Quarter Quilts: Eleven New Projects from Open Gate Quilts", published by C&T Publishing. My quilt is not complete–I have ordered border fabric ( for a narrow blue containment border and a wider red print for the outside border), […]
Welcome to Day Three of the blog hop to launch Monique Dillard's new book "Traditional Fat Quarter Quilts". Today you have TWO sites to visit to see amazing quilts made from patterns in this book, as well as two chances to win the book! So, without delay, you must go visit Denise at Quilter's Window, […]
I am so excited to be participating in a Blog Hop this week to celebrate the launch of a new book by Monique Dillard, the talented quilter, author, and creator of the Fit To Be rulers! Her previous book "Fat Quarter Winners" was a big success last year, and this new release by C & […]
An author has come to my attention and I am just thrilled to share her books with you. Louise Penny is an award winning Canadian author who has a series of cozy mystery books about a storybook beautiful village called Three Pines. The first book in the series, "Still Life", introduces us to the residents […]
Now here is a book I never in a million years would have predicted I would read. The first in the George R. R. Martin Game of Thrones series. The genre is fantasy, and aside from the Lord of the Rings books and A Once and Future King, it is a genre I have completely […]
Congratulations to Christina Drury, who was the winner of my Fat Quarter Winners Give Away! Contact me with your mailing address Christina, and this wonderful book and a set of Monique's amazing rulers will be in your hands before you know it! The rest of you still have three more chances to win, so if […]
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.
