I am making splendid progress on my Christmas Gatherings quilt. I have all four row segments sewn together (row 4 is at the bottom, just out of the picture). The horizontal flying geese lattices aren't done yet, as I am undecided what to do with the center square that is created when the lattices of […]
I am having so much fun with this quilt block! I am calling it The World's Coolest Quilt Block. On Saturday I made three of them in oranges and blacks for a Halloween table runner. I think I will make two more blocks for the size I want for my table. I could definitely stop […]
Is that not the coolest quilt block? If you made the log cabin sections 6" square, and added 2 x 3" flying geese, your finished block would measure about 15" square, which would be the perfect size for a candle mat or a little table topper. Or, you could sew three or four blocks together […]
Happy August! I thought it was time for another What I've Been Loving post, since the last one I did was back in May. The items I will tell you about are all over the map this time. Pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee and settle in for a chat! Corn Salad. Oh […]
Literary fiction is defined as fiction that has literary merit, or more "serious" themes. Although there can be some overlap, literary fiction typically does not fit into other genres such as romance, mystery, horror, science fiction, fantasy etc. This type of novel makes up the bulk of my reading usually. (Except lately I have really […]
A psychological thriller is defined as a story that emphasizes the delusional or unstable mental states of its characters. An unreliable narrator is a given in this type of book. Almost always there is a surprise ending you don't see coming. Ever since Daphne DeMaurier's Rebecca (and probably before!), authors have been writing psychological thrillers. […]
I am making a lot of flying geese. A lot. You see 140 of them in the photo above, and I have at least that many more to make. I absolutely love this setting, which makes the quilt as far as I am concerned. It ties all the different blocks together cohesively in a beautifully […]
It has recently been pointed out to me that I have not had a book review post in awhile. I plan to rectify that, as I have read a ton of books so far this year. I am up to 60 books since January, which is way too many to review. Keeping that in mind, […]
I know I sound like a broken record, but I cannot tell you how much better your stitching will be if you pre-starch your fabrics. I started the Primitive Gatherings Christmas sew along a couple of years ago, and did not starch my fabrics. The piecing involved many tiny units, and even though I knew […]
Breathing a big sigh of relief over here. Aurora is now finished! 127 4 1/2" stars did take awhile, I must admit, but it was worth it. I love this finished quilt. I think it is beautiful in blues and whites, but it would also be gorgeous in red and white. Scrappy stars would be […]
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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.
