I have been doing some sewing this week, here and there. I have finished half of the star blocks for Aurora. I put on an audio book and just zone out and sew. It is kind of repetitive sewing, but I don't mind it being a bit mindless as long as I have a good […]
I have been playing around with fabrics for another red white and blue table runner. I dug out an old Schnibbles pattern I had never made, one called "Recess". It looked super easy, so I figured I could just whip it out. Cutting the rectangular shaped pieces was a cinch. What I did not notice […]
This table runner was made from a Frivols tin (remember them?) I received in 2016. The pattern in the tin was called "Faithful" and was for a square sized table topper. The fabrics were Polka-Dots and Paisleys by Minick and Simpson. I made it up, slightly smaller than the pattern called for and gave it […]
Have you heard of Fat Quarter Shop's Sew Sampler boxes? I have been hearing from various sources that they are a very good value and extremely fun. Supposedly the contents are at least a $65 value, and the cost for the box is $25. I took the plunge, signed up, just received my first box and could […]
I am trying to make six to eight stars a day, but it is slow going! The quilt top has 12 of these diamond shaped sections, so you can see I have a way to go. "Little by little", said the Little Engine That Could. No wait, that's not what he said. Have you ever […]
Hope you all enjoyed the nice three day weekend. I know it was a bank holiday in England, and of course for we Americans it was Memorial Day. I have always thought it odd that we say "Happy Memorial Day". Woo hoo, big sale at Home Depot. Fire up the barbeques. Seriously there is nothing […]
I made a little test block for the Laundry Basket "Aurora" project I am embarking upon. It is an adorable little four inch finished block. There are 127 of them called for in the quilt top. I will probably be working on this project for the next three years. Those are tiny little star blocks. […]
I have been prepping my next project and am getting pretty psyched up about it. Gosh, that expression reminds me of college. My house mates were always talking about being "psyched" about one thing or another. That sure dates me. Did you ever use that expression or is that way earlier than your time? Funny […]
This pattern is an oldie but a goodie. It is Liberty Road by Minick and Simpson. I have wanted to make it for quite some time, and finally got around to it. It doesn't have an outer border, although you could add one on if you wanted to. I think the pattern is supposed to […]
Oh gosh, I may not be sewing up a storm, but some serious shopping has been going on. The gorgeous stack of blues in the photo above is from the Regency Blues by Christopher Wilson-Tate collection by Moda. Oh my goodness, is this fabric ever lovely. I have a plan to make a Laundry Basket […]
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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.
