I have to say, I am feeling a bit overwhelmed right now. On Saturday I did try to do a bit of sewing on the Thanksgiving table topper that will not be finished by Thanksgiving. Those little 3 inch Churn Dash blocks are pretty cute though. Sewing is going to have to take a back […]
What a week! We did the most amazing thing last night. We took Eva to see So You Think You Can Dance Live! The top ten competitors of Season 16 were performing at a theater about an hour away from us, and we have had tickets for months. Eva wanted to get all dolled up […]
Do you have grandchildren who visit you during the holidays? It is so much fun to spend a little time and decorate their space with festive holiday decor. I purchased a few new things for Eva's room, and enlisted her help in putting things together to decorate her space, and it turned out so darn […]
We had such a creative weekend! I have been seeing so many YouTube videos where clever women decorate tiered trays with seasonal and holiday decor. They are quite inspirational, especially if they tell you where they picked up all the components to make their designs. Some of these clever gals make tiered tray decorations with […]
I am definitely caught between two seasons. I got out a few Christmas table toppers and purchased a couple of tiny faux evergreen trees, but I still have my glass pumpkins out and am burning fall-scented candles. The one in the photo is by Bath and Body Works and is called "Gather". I really like […]
I am currently working on some little Churn Dash blocks that I plan to make into a table topper for my kitchen countertop display area. The idea was to select "fallish" colors, but not be too drab. I've got a huge scrap bin of these colors, and have picked out lots of reds, golds, teal, […]
A gratin is a French technique where ingredients are combined with eggs and cheese and breadcrumbs. It is usually served in a shallow dish. A gratin is comfort food at it's best, especially if potatoes are involved. I found a recipe for a potato gratin on Facebook which I will share with you. Here is […]
Sara came to my house yesterday, all excited, having purchased this cute lantern Christmas decoration. Now I have to have one too. It lights up and there are sparkly swirly "snowflakes". I love it. Is it too early? Well, maybe. Maybe not. I didn't tell her, but I am ahead of her with my holiday […]
I have read some wonderful books during September and October, and I am so excited to share my favorites with you. Grab yourself a cup of tea or coffee and settle in for a long post. My reading lately seems to be leaning towards coming of age stories, which is a genre I have always […]
It's been a minute since I have done in sewing, but after a few days without power, I thought I should be more grateful for my electricity and actually use it. I got up to the sewing room yesterday and brought out an unlabeled project that I started back in May. Five months ago. When […]
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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.
