I will be the first to admit this was an "off-year" for me as far as quilting was concerned. Recently, my daughter Sara was asking me why I was relatively unproductive in 2019, and I had to give it some thought before I answered her. I think there were several main reasons. First, I was […]
Over the holidays I picked up a few new sewing accessories that I am really enjoying, which I thought I would share with you. The first thing is a new lamp that was recommended by Lisa Bongean in a recent blog post she put up. I am constantly wishing that I had better light in […]
Happy New Year!! This was quite a reading year for me. My best ever I believe. In 2019 I read 116 books. 105 I read on my Kindle or as a physical book, and 11 of them I listened to as audiobooks. In my year-end wrap-up, I am excited to share with you the very […]
I managed to squeeze in one last project for 2019. I don't have a lot to show for my year in quilting this year, but I am going out strong. With luck, this will be how I will continue in 2020. This little quilt is not perfect by any means, and I am going to […]
I hope your Christmas was as fabulous as mine was. Lots of family time, which is just the best. My cousin Dennis from Michigan was visiting his brother Paul, and it was just lovely to sit and visit with someone who I grew up with and don't see very often. He is an international pilot […]
I am just so happy with this. My little snowman candle mat. I got his eyes and mouth on-just French knots, but they add the right amount of personality. I think his nose is too big though. He did not need such a gigantic Jimmy Durante schnoz. And it is so droopy. Oh dear. And […]
I am having so much fun with my dabble into wool appliqué! I think my little snowman came out great and I can't wait to embroider his little face and otherwise finish up this project. I downloaded a slew of free rug mat patterns from Shabby Fabric this weekend and am excited to make some […]
My sweet son in law hosted a cookie decorating party for our Eva and some of her friends and neighbors. After eating pizza, we cleared the decks and he brought out gingerbread cookies he and Eva had made. The kids were given decorating frosting and loads of sprinkles and goodies to decorate their cookies. You […]
Christmas will be here in one week. I still have some gifts to wrap, last-minute things to pick up, a school performance to attend, cookies to bake, menus to plan and shop for, my son arriving from Ireland today, a guest room to get ready, and I have Eva overnight because her parents are entertaining […]
These two funny looking things are triangle zipper pouches. I watched a couple of YouTube videos to get the basic instructions. They went together easily, with a few trial and error mishaps. I sewed those D ring tabs on wrong about four times but got it right in the end. I will provide more details […]
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.
