I have been wanting to revisit some favorite classic books, and perhaps even read a new classic or two that I may have forgotten about over the years. I have a very nice library of books which I have collected and treasured since the early 60's. One book on my shelf was Jane Eyre. I […]
This past week I was playing around with my Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim Tool (6"), and made a super cute table topper for my son in law, the wine maker. I used a honey bun (roll of 1 1/2" strips) to make the blocks, and they turned out so accurate. I truly do love […]
I just love fall. I think I must make a new table topper every September, even though heaven knows I have plenty of fall themed table toppers. I just don't care to make that many full sized quilts anymore, and table toppers are such a wonderful way to celebrate a season, holiday, or fabric collection. […]
I was playing around in the sewing room on Saturday, and decided to add another appliqué block to my Moda Blockheads collection. For the setting I am thinking of, I may need some extra blocks. I have been having so much fun with the appliqué blocks, I thought one more might be just the thing. […]
Seven tubs of fabric. Fat quarters, partially finished quilt tops, scraps, larger cuts…Seven.Tubs. Not all the greatest selection. Lots of weird light background prints I will never use, plus some larger cuts that seemed kind of dated or just were not to my taste anymore. But for someone who does charity quilts they might be […]
I've been enjoying a change in the weather, and it seems the perfect way to do that is to put on a cozy sweater and curl up with a book. I've read a ton of books since I last posted a book review, and most of them have been kind of "meh". On a scale […]
This is my completed Oak Patch variation quilt. The pattern is by Kim Diehl from the book Simple Friendships, a collaboration by Kim and Jo Morton. I recommend the book, which has recently been published. It is full of patterns I would love to make, not all of them involving appliqué. I wish I didn't […]
I must have made all these 9 patch blocks for a reason, right? Then I took a blogging/sewing break, spent hours with Eva at the pool, and went to Ireland and England to visit my son, and completely forgot what the heck the point of these blocks was. Do you ever do that? Well, I'm […]
This is Moda Blockheads block #28, designed by Jan Patek. It looks better from a distance, but all in all, I think it is pretty cute. I added a little birdie for extra interest. I haven't gotten much sewing done this week, alas. I was out of town having medical appointments early in the […]
I still don't have a sewing related post due to traveling out of town for my doctor appointments Monday and Tuesday, but I thought you might enjoy the link to this post. If you haven't checked out my sister Andrea's blog Under a Blue Moon, and love cats, you had better go on over there […]
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.
