You all know that I have been enjoying the 2017 Triangle Gatherings Sew Along. This sew along is hosted by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings and features a couple of blocks each week that are each made up of 16 half square triangles arranged in various ways to create different looking blocks. I had actually made […]
On the left we have a 6 1/2" block. This was Block #1 in the 2017 Triangle Gatherings Sew Along. I like it a lot. The block on the right has a 4 1/2" version of Block #1, surrounded by star points. That block is 8 1/2" square. I am crazy in love with […]
I have really been enjoying two block of the week programs that are going on in the quilting world. The first is Lisa Bongean's 2017 Triangle Gatherings. Each week we make a block that consists of 16 half square triangles that are arranged in a different manner. I am making mine out of a […]
I don't typically make all my bindings on the bias, so when I do choose to do that, I pretty much have to re-invent the wheel. There many ways to go wrong with the technique for making bias bindings, and it is a wonderful opportunity for me to be all kinds of stupid. The directions […]
Sara's Buzz Saw quilt is back from my fabulous quilter already, and is such a pretty, summery quilt. I could not be more pleased with it. The quilting design we chose has daisies and honey bees on it, which fits in with both the quilt block name and the fabric, both of which have a […]
It's coming along, for sure. I have to say, I do love the color palette Ahren has chosen for his quilt. The charcoal and amber is quite striking. I've finished 14 rows and think I need to make another six or so for a good bed sized quilt. His birthday is May 22, so my […]
I am a big fan of cakey textured chocolate chip cookies. The recipe on the chocolate chip bag makes cookies that spread out too thin and are not what I like. I happened to see the latest issue of Bake From Scratch magazine and picked it up at my grocery store because it had a […]
Hope you all had a fabulous Mother's Day. Funny, I never expect much from Mother's Day, and am always surprised, humbled and grateful for the attention I receive from my wonderful children. My son Ahren, who lives in Ireland, sent me a fabulous paperweight made by an artist named John Deacons from Scotland. I think […]
This is my version of the latest installment in the Moda BlockHeads Sew Along. Week 10, and Jan Patek is up again with an appliqué block. Her previous offering was a beehive appliqué, which was pretty cute. I made alterations to my version of the beehive block as well, to make it more symmetrical, which is […]
Obviously I am kidding. I admire the gals who can pare their entire seasonal wardrobe down to ten key items, but that gal isn't me. I did reorganize my closet this week, and that is it in the photo above. My half of the closet anyway. I know we are super fortunate to have so […]
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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.
