Category: Tools
I recently learned about a ruler called the Folded Corner Clipper, a handy tool for when you need to sew squares on corners. There is a quarter inch seam allowance and ruler markings that when all in alignment, give you very accurate blocks. You line up the ruler with your pieces of fabric, and […]
Have any of you seen these neat new pins? They came to my attention a few months ago, and I even have some in my Amazon "Wish List" to buy sometime. I guess I can remove that item from my list, because I received this box as a holiday gift. They are called Marilee's Numbered […]
While I was away on my recent trip, in a class I took, I was introduced to this interesting pressing board called Steady Betty. I had just taken an applique class the day before, and the instructor was emphasizing how important it is to have a very firm pressing surface to press those narrow edges […]
Of course my friends and I went shopping while on the trip. There were several shops we throroughly enjoyed. One shop in particular, Charming Lulu seeemed to have a very clear idea of who they were and who their target customer was. The shop was full of bright color, spaciousness, and energy. The owner had […]
I tell you, I am obsessed with this Quick Curve Ruler by Sew Kind of Wonderful! I keep wanting to try it out on pattern after pattern. Just so you know, I bought my own Quick Curve Ruler and am not being compensated by Sew Kind of Wonderful in any way. My opinions are going […]
I have completed 16 hoop blocks for my Metro Hoops project, using the Quick Curve Ruler by Sew Kind of Wonderful. I have to admit I earned a few more grey hairs when I started this project, but am happy to say I persevered and with the help of a smarter-than-me reader, licked the issues […]
After a super busy week, I was able to sit down for a couple of quiet hours on Sunday and sew my rows together on Urban Winter. The quilt top is now a flimsie. (Is that how you spell flimsie, or is it flimsy?) I am very pleased with how well this pattern went together. […]
I know I have posted on how to make flying geese in the past, but I continue to get requests from readers on what my favorite method is. Without a doubt, my favorite method is to make the flying geese units larger than necessary, and to use Monique Dillard's Fit to be Geese ruler to […]
Help! If you look closely at the photo above, you will see my current sewing machine set up. I just don't have enough proper lighting. I have an overhead light that is useless. The ceilings are super high and the light bulbs in the ceiling fixture aren't very high wattage. I have an Ott light […]
A few days ago, I came upon something that I thought was a very appealing idea. I was browsing away on the Fatquartershop.com and was intrigued by this Floral Gatherings collection. It is a little box of Auriful thread that coordinates perfectly with the latest fabric collection by Primitive Gatherings. How pretty is that? I […]
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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.
