I can't even tell you the hours Eva and I spent making these little charms. Two days at least. I am not sure how we got the idea that we wanted to make little polymer clay charms, but YouTube videos by a sweet Australian girl named Creative Rachy factored into it big time. […]
I think my motto for 2018 should be "Use It Up". We had a great discussion about saving scraps yesterday, and I thank all of you who weighed in with what size scraps you save. It has really given me something to think about. Many of us have scrap bins it seems, but not all […]
Katie, a nice reader of this blog, contacted me over the weekend, and raised such an interesting question about scraps. We'd love to know your "Scrap Policy" and hope you will take the time to comment and share what types of scraps you bother to save. There are so many amazing quilts that can be […]
I ended up gifting my little Round Robin table topper to my son in law, the winemaker. He really seems to appreciate my efforts, and it pleases me to see that he uses the little table toppers and other seasonal quilts I give him. So, that seemed to be a win/win kind of deal. He […]
Here is another sweet mini quilt designed by Kim Diehl. This is Scarlet Stars, which was an offering in the Simple Whatnots Club, season 3. It finishes at around 16 1/2 inches, and will be a terrific addition to the my decor in February. I was sorting through my Kim Diehl fabric stash and came […]
I have definitely been on a mini quilt kick lately, particularly Kim Diehl mini quilts. And imagine how excited I was to discover this FREE pattern by her on the Henry Glass Fabric blog! You can make this sweet little table topper in just a few hours. It ends up being about 14 1/2" square. […]
No, not a real house. We got Eva a Gingerbread House kit and had a frustrating, but ultimately fun experience building it and getting it decorated. I picked up the kit Saturday at Joann's for next to nothing (coupon) and we got right to building it when we got home. Oh my goodness, did we […]
How cute is this little mini quilt? The measurements at this point are 19" x 28'. There will be one last narrow border of one of the black prints, but it hasn't arrived yet. I found someone on Etsy who was selling some of this Kathy Schmitz Round Robin fabric, which has been out since […]
Yesterday was pretty much my idea of a perfect day. I finished up my little friendship blocks, and will sew them together today after I switch out a block or two that I don't like. There will be a sweet little pieced border on this, and a final outer border. I am thinking it will […]
I am so much better! The medicine is working wonderfully to reduce my gout symptoms, but I spent one more day resting up. I think tomorrow I will be able to wear my shoes and go about my regular business. Thanks so much for all your wishes for my recovery. They must be working! I […]
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.
