I managed to finish the sixteen taupe blocks over the weekend. Now I will begin to make the blue blocks that will form the star points that surround the taupe blocks. I think there are 24 of the blue ones to make. I am really pleased with the look of the blocks and think the […]
I am so happy with this finish! Putting the blocks together was a project and a half, and I admit to getting bogged down when it came to sewing them together. The blocks have been on my design wall for weeks and weeks. The pattern is Signs of String by Clark Street Quilts and the […]
I am so pleased with my modification of the Sweet Escapes log cabin block! I have an idea regarding the color layout of the blocks too, that is different. My center star will be red as shown, and I will have radiating blue stars in the four corners. I decided not to be so random […]
This log cabin block has undergone quite a metamorphosis from the original block in the Sweet Escapes sew along pattern. This is my test block, which I rejected for two reasons. One, it came out wonky. Operator error, but I wasn't confident it wouldn't happen again. I like to trim my blocks down with a […]
Have any of you seen the Sweetwater Hometown Christmas quilt? Click on the photo above to enlarge and see the detail. It is simple patchwork, combined with machine applique and embroidery (eeeep). The first step is to make twelve blocks that consist of a strip of 2 1/2" squares and two rectangles. On one of […]
While I wait patiently (not) for my extra materials for the Sweet Escape project, I have been passing the time by playing with some new projects and tools. Some time ago I purchased a Creative Grids ruler called the Curvy Log Cabin Tool. I got the six inch size, but it comes in 4 inch […]
I received my Stars and Baskets quilt back from the quilter, and I am so pleased with it. I decided to go with a feathers quilting design, as suggested by a couple of you (thanks Sharon), and am thrilled with the choice. I felt that quilting design was in keeping with the "era" the quilt […]
Many of you seem to love it when I do a post on the things I have been especially enjoying lately, so here goes for Winter 2019. Have you heard of the Yeti insulated mug? It is brilliant for keeping hot tea or coffee hot, and for keeping iced tea or water cold. Either way, […]
I just can't seem to get enough of cheery spring like fabrics lately. My desire for the rain to stop and the sun to come out is taking over my life. I am also stuck waiting for my fabric for the Sweet Escape Sew Along to arrive. I ordered my background (Moda Bella Porcelain} on […]
Have you heard about the latest sew along, sponsored by adorable Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms? Using her Sweet Escapes pattern, we make log cabin blocks and arrange them in the pattern shown above. You have got to check out her navy blue version on Instagram. Go ahead, do it right now. If that doesn't make […]
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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.
