Category: Books
Do you track your reading? I’ve been tracking the books I read for the past 10 years or more and I love looking back at my lists and see how my taste has changed and how much time I have had in my life each year for reading. For the past few years I have […]
I’ll be the first to admit it, September was a slow reading month for me. I didn’t read as many books as I typically do, and my choice of books was on the lighter side, with a couple of exceptions. The reason for my reading slump was the fact that I was so preoccupied with […]
Hi everyone, welcome to my Books of August 2025 reviews. I only read 10 books this month, but I think you are going to really enjoy some of them, as I certainly did. I read 5 books in print and the other 5 on my Kindle. More than half of these books were 4 stars […]
I read quite a lot this month, but overall, I found it to be a very ho-hum month in terms of what I actually loved. For some reason, maybe I was just in a mood, most of these books were just ok for me. I read 12 books, and only four of them made it […]
June was a great reading month. I definitely moved out my desire for lighter fiction this month! I finished my typical eleven books, and most of them were quite good. I read six books in print and five in digital format. There were a few real standouts, a few that were solid 4 stars, and […]
In an attempt to gain peace of mind, i have decided to try to focus on one quilting project at a time for a while. Maybe if I feel like i am progressing towards a finish, I will feel less overwhelmed by all my myriad of projects. I decided to go with the Strawberry Garden […]
It seems like I just posted my books of April! This month has sped by, and I have nine finished books to show for it. Lots of happy things distracting me: house guests, graduation, my kids' birthdays, a family wedding and more. Fun for sure, but they didn't leave me quite as much time to […]
I read my typical eleven books in April. One audiobook, four in print, and six books on my Kindle. I am either a high grader or am getting really good at picking out books, because honestly, there wasn't a bad one in the bunch. I think many of you will really enjoy this selection of […]
I've got Neutral Granny up on the design wall, and as you see, it is All But Borders. I do hope to get those attached this weekend and send it off for quilting next week. What do you think, does that block on the far right stand out too much? Should I replace it with […]
This weekend Eva's family came over with little Winston, the Winery Westie and he and Archie had a playdate. I don't know which dog chased the other one more, but they sure had fun and wore themselves out. I bought a new cookbook recently, Everyday Comfort by Holly Nilsson, a blogger (Spend With Pennies) who […]
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.
