I am surprised that I have a finish to show for the past month, but here we are. My focus has been all over the place, so the fact that this top was started and finished in such a short period of time is gratifying to me. Well done, me. The fabric in the top […]
If you haven't been able to focus too well on completing a big project, I have a great suggestion for you today. Erica Arndt is a quilter, homeschooler and YouTube personality who I enjoy following She has a tutorial for the adorable quilt as you go mug rug pictured above. I highly recommend her tutorials, […]
I loved this week's block "Summer Breeze" by Joanna Figueroa. Actually I have been looking for a pattern for this block for months. Lynne Hagemeier from Kansas Troubles Quilts used this block in a project and I absolutely loved it. I was not taking part in her sew along, so alas, I couldn't get the […]
Well, that was a bit of a surprise. I wanted to do the Piecing the Past Block of the Week Sew Along, and what do you know, week one was three blocks. So there you go, three blocks done. The blocks are 9" finished. And do you know what? I couldn't do it. Those blocks […]
I made a Rainbow Easter Salad on Sunday. It was so colorful and delicious. Basically, all you do is arrange rows of colorful veggies in a rainbow pattern over a bed of mixed spring greens (or lettuce of your choice. My dressing was an orange vinaigrette: 3/4 C. of good olive oil (mine was Mandarin […]
I think we should read a cozy mystery. Things are bleak enough these days without spending time reading a book with a heavy topic. I haven't been able to concentrate very well this past month and as a result, my reading life has suffered. Let's get back in the mood to read together with a […]
I had to take a break and go outside today. The weather still isn't very nice, but my pansies seem quite happy with the rain, grey skies and cool temperatures. I am longing for warmer days spent out on the porch. I see myself surrounded by hanging flower baskets, wearing my white jeans…Oh wait, they […]
Well, this would be a one block quilt that I started over a year ago, packed up into a project box and put away in the closet. As you see, I had made a bunch of blocks. I certainly had cut out a lot of strips. But where were the instructions? Was the block from […]
It may not be 296 days of self-isolation, but it sure feels like it. I had a live video phone call with one of my sisters yesterday and I was embarrassed to have dirty hair, no makeup and sweats on. She looked much better than I did, I assure you. It was nice to at […]
I am not quite finished sewing my Laundry Basket Mystery rows together, but hope to tackle that today. Only about five seams to sew. I took a break from that project and worked on something where I could just sit and stitch and watch Netflix. I pulled out my Star Studded Event projects and made […]
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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.
