Category: Out and About
My weekend was interesting to say the least. I was sent to the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco as part of my job. Part of my part time job. Anyway, the boss thought I should go, so I travelled to the City and had quite the experience. I thought I'd share some of the […]
Seriously? Yes, this is the back of a quilt. The quilter used different colors of bobbin thread to be sure that a fabulous design was created on the back of the quilt as well as on the front. Incredible, isn't it? Last week I went on a little quilting retreat with friends, and stayed in […]
Just a quick little note to let you know I am alive and well. Just back from a quilting retreat with some dear friends. The photo above is one I took on one of our outings. Maybe you can guess where I was? I will have to tell you about it in another post though. […]
While visiting Ireland last week, we made a point to travel to County Wicklow to see the woolen mill at Avoca. This mill is the oldest mill in Ireland and is located in a village so picturesque it has been used for a location in many films–you may have heard of the tv series Ballykissangel, […]
No, not really, but isn't it cool? It is a tower on the Powerscourt estate in Ireland. One day, the Richer Than God, Lord Powerscourt sat at his breakfast table trying to figure out how to spend more of his money and how to exploit the locals. "Hmmm", thought he. He idly picked up his […]
The Buggy Barn hosts an annual two day quilt show that draws folks from all over the place. The building in the photo above is their little shop. Not only is it chock full of quilts and fabrics on the inside, on the days of the quilt show, they have quilts displayed on every available […]
Can you guess in what place I am taking this picture? It is from the inside of this vintage travel trailer that was at the Buggy Barn quilt show! It was hard to get a good picture, due to all the people crowding around, trying to get inside for a look! It has been a […]
Are any of you out there wool workers? Before this trip to the Buggy Barn, I had no idea what wool work was all about. What an eye opening experience. I am in love. The photo above is my class project, which was entirely constructed to the point as shown in the few hours of […]
Thelma and I signed up for three classes in the four day week of course offerings the Buggy Barn provided. Initially, we intended only to sign up for the two quilt classes offered by Paula Barnes of Red Crinoline Quilts (formerly Bonnie Blue Quilts). Both of us are crazy for Civil War reproduction fabrics and […]
Oh, gracious, did I ever have a fantastic week! I travelled to Spokane, Washington to meet up with my dear friend Thelma of Cupcakes 'n' Daisies, and to take classes at the incomparable Buggy Barn Quilt Shop! Later in the week, our pal Lisa from Stashmaster joined us, and I cannot even begin to describe […]
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.
