I realized last week when I went to change out my red white and blue July decor for something more appropriate for late summer, that I am sorely lacking in table runners for this time of the year. For August and September I envision lots of yellow and gold; anything with sunflowers. I had started […]
My first finish in quite some time. This is Into the Wind, a Miss Rosie pattern. Fabric is Larkspur by 3 Sisters for Moda. I won't lie, this pattern was a challenge for me. I used one of my Flying Geese trim tools for the flying geese, so those were not the issue, although there […]
Oh boy. This quilt has been a process I tell you. I started it one, maybe two years ago and it has had me scratching my head from the get go. The instructions are fine. It is just me being super confused about the diagonal layout and frustrated by my choices of fabrics. It is […]
We are topsy turvy here. I think I have been avoiding my sewing room for two reasons: 1) It needs a massive de-clutter/de-stash and 2) the world's most difficult, confusing and frustrating quilt has been on my design wall for months. So this weekend, I tackled the clutter. I filled bins with fabric that is […]
I went to the dentist yesterday for a routine check up and cleaning. I had been to this dentist before, but had taken an almost two year hiatus from visiting him due to various reasons. I knew I was overdue for a cleaning so I bit the bullet and scheduled myself for an appointment. Let […]
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 […]
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.
