Category: New Projects
I started a new project yesterday, called Barn Stars. These little blocks are the cutest things ever. They are only 4 1/2 inches! It is a Simple What Nots kit I never got around to finishing, and now that I have time on my hands, I can finally get to it. I am simply loving […]
When I saw this Feathers pattern by The Pattern Basket, I knew I had to make it. Eva loves birds and these scrappy little cutie pies will be adorable on a quilt in her bedroom. This is not going to be a weekend project, I can tell you that right up front. I think each […]
Over the weekend, I started a quilt for my son Ahren, who lives in Ireland. He has been wanting a new quilt, and discovered a collection of fabrics in colors he loves: amber and charcoal. He was inspired by this photo: The fabrics in the quilt photographed lighter than the impression they make in person. […]
I got to thinking about appliqué yesterday. I had avoided doing an appliqué block for the Moda BlockHeads project, thinking I needed to "gear up" for appliqué. I made a pieced block instead. I was a wimp. Can't you hear me whining? "Applique is too haaaaard". I have had the kit shown in the photo […]
I started a new project yesterday. I got out those pretty Garden Notes fabrics by Kathy Schmidt and got busy cutting out strips for "Buzz Saw". I think the blocks will go pretty fast, particularly if I concentrate on making the units of one size all at one time. I can chain piece and crank those […]
I was so happy to receive so many encouraging comments from you dear readers yesterday. I spent a good amount of time checking out links that were recommended, as well as watching YouTube videos on how to use the Bernina 740. I learned a lot, and decided I just need to jump in and start […]
New Year, new project. I love the name of this pattern, as it sums up my goal for a frugal January. "Penny Pincher" by Primitive Gatherings. I have a beautiful new bundle of fat quarters, also by Primitive Gatherings, so I think I am ready to launch into something new. The colors in the fabric […]
You all know I've been having quilts quilted to give as Christmas gifts to my family this Christmas. My brother in law who lost his wife just a year and a half ago was posing a gift giving dilemma for me. Just before my sister passed away I gave her a beautiful quilt, which hopefully he […]
I spent the weekend preparing more zippy bags to give as gifts this Christmas. In one afternoon I finished two more and prepped 7. I need zippers and decorative buttons and when I get those I will go into assembly mode and finish them up. I started thinking of all the people who I might […]
I wanted to give you all an update on the "Fanfare" pattern by Sherri McConnell of "A Quilting Life". Sherri designed this fabulous pattern that I plan to make soon, and it is for sale on her Etsy site. The pattern was published in American Patchwork and Quilting magazine last February under the name "Fanfare". […]
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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.
