Category: Books
I saw my sister T this past weekend. We are a bit of a bad influence on one another, I have to say. If I have something new, she wants it and if she has something new, I think I need to have it too. One of her new acquisitions is the cookbook you see […]
One great thing about vacations is that they usually supply a good amount of time for reading. My ideal vacations do anyway. I have a very busy life right now, between caring for a frail 92 year old man, a 2 year old toddler, a part time job, and keeping up a 3600 square foot […]
Well, no, it isn't finished, but I am making great progress on attaching the lattice on my Hill Country Baskets blocks. A reader commented on my last post that she could not see that fussy cutting the striped fabric for the lattice was worth all the trouble, but I could not disagree more. What would […]
Since I haven't been doing much on the sewing front, I thought I would share a book recommendation with you today. This is one of the best books I have read in some time, and I have read some good ones this year. This is a book that has stayed with me long after I […]
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, […]
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.
