Category: Tips
This, for those of you who might not know, is a Bowl Cozy. Specifically, a padded bowl surround that can be used in the microwave while heating up leftovers in a bowl. You know how when you heat up your soup in a bowl in the microwave, it is too hot to handle when you […]
This week I have been focusing on my S'Mores quilt. S'Mores is a design by Jo Morton, which I first saw on Instagram. I am switching up my version however. I am making 4 inch finished square in a square blocks, and will separate them with a tan lattice. My blocks are all red and […]
Hope you all had a great weekend! We launched our Christmas shopping and got a fair amount accomplished. No waiting until the last minute this year. I started a new project on the Featherweight, and I have really been enjoying getting reacquainted with that little machine. There are a few tips that I am […]
Do you avoid sewing with stripes? If so, I want to encourage you to give it a try. Many of us avoid using stripes because the direction of the stripe ends up not going in the same direction within a block. For me there is nothing more annoying than having stripes going every which way, […]
No, this isn't it. But, seriously, thank you all so much for weighing in with your recommendations, comments and experiences. That was so valuable to me. My gosh, what a wealth of information. My experience is that I am hard on irons. I have had cheap ones and I have had good German made Rowentas. […]
There is a new movement that is underway. You may or may not be aware that a lot of fabric and pattern designers are practicing a technique that supposedly makes cutting, sewing, and fabric handling much nicer. I have never been a pre-washer. Not at all. Well, once when I made a red and […]
Let's be honest. Is your ironing board cover disgusting? I doubt it is as revolting a sight as mine, but I bet it shows some signs of wear and tear. Three years ago I made myself a new ironing board cover. I used a tutorial by Sew Much Good, which was excellent, and had a […]
Why, here is a nice roll of freezer paper. Can you imagine what I am going to use it for? Bet you can't! No, I am not embarking on an applique project, but that is indeed what I originally purchased this roll of freezer paper for. I can't remember where I got this tip, as […]
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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.
