Have you ever been the victim of a reading slump? There is nothing worse, really. Wanting to pick up a really engrossing book and not having any idea where to begin is just torture. Well, never fear, I have some ideas for you! Four of these books are quite long, and one is rather short. […]
I have always loved candles, especially scented ones. For a long time I have enjoyed Yankee candles, but a year or so ago I started buying candles from Bath and Body Works. The fall scents in particular are my favorites–apple, cinnamon, clove, pumpkin, fall leaves etc. I moved on to Christmas last year and enjoyed […]
I have been working sporadically on the binding of my Liberty Road quilt. It's been a pitiful effort. Oh well, it will get done when it gets done. This summer, I tell you–it has been one long lazy one! We were at the pool all morning. Today was Team Picture Day. They had a professional […]
Amidst the craziness that is beginning to define this summer, I managed to dig out two quilts that I simply must send out for quilting. The one above I think I made ten years ago believe it or not. Yes, time to get that baby quilted. It is half square triangles set into stars and […]
My son in law knows how to do things right. He hired a professional sushi chef to come to his house and prepare five hours of sushi for 16 guests. It was amazing. Just imagine this happening in your own home and not a restaurant! The sushi master brought an assistant and they made the […]
I am working sporadically on a couple of different projects. Honestly, I have it on my calendar to sew at least one hour a day, but it just has not been happening. I seem to always be going for a walk with my friend, reading a book or taking Eva to swim practice. Despite my […]
This is just a quick post on a quilt I have been enjoying lately. It is called Short Line, and is a pattern by Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. It was made with fabrics from various American Jane (Sandy Klop) collections, designed for Moda. It is a gorgeous quilt and although I have had it for […]
Do you remember me telling you about my young friend who made a quilt top for her older sister around five years ago? She procrastinated getting it quilted and it just sat in her closet for all this time. It became a family joke that she would never finish the thing and was the source […]
Ozzie and I would like to wish you all a happy and safe 4th of July if you live in the US, and a happy Thursday if you don't! We plan to go to a barbecue with the family, and my corn salad that I posted on a week or so ago has been requested. […]
I have been snagging an hour or so every now and then to work on some blocks I started a few months back. I am trimming off my triangles, but not tossing them. Oh no, this time I am being frugal and turning them into half square triangles. I used to scoff at friends who […]
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.
