I have had so many people ask me for more details regarding starching fabrics prior to cutting them out. I will be happy to share with you what my process is, where I got the idea to do it, and why it is working out well for me. First of all, I do this outside […]
I was pretty excited when this beautiful fat quarter bundle of Deb Strain's Bee Inspired fabric arrived in my mailbox. And I didn't even have to pay for it. You see, my son Ahren, who lives in Ireland, asked me to make him a quilt, and purchased the fabric for it. He had been inspired […]
Over the weekend, I started a quilt for my son Ahren, who lives in Ireland. He has been wanting a new quilt, and discovered a collection of fabrics in colors he loves: amber and charcoal. He was inspired by this photo: The fabrics in the quilt photographed lighter than the impression they make in person. […]
This quilt turned out just as pretty as I had hoped it would. The fabrics are Mill Book Circa 1892 from Collections for a Cause by Moda. They are reproduction fabrics taken from an actual French fabric mill design book. The quality of these fabrics was so exceptional; they seemed extra silky and the […]
I am having a ridiculous amount of fun with the sew alongs in which I have been participating. The block above is week number eight of the ModaBlockHeads Sew Along. This sew along has actually challenged me, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. I have been "forced" to do a bit of machine appliqué, which it […]
My Stars and Baskets quilt is starting to take shape on the design wall. The star blocks are all finished and trimmed, and I have nearly half the basket blocks completed. A few more sessions of piecing the basket blocks and these blocks will be ready to be sewn together. Breaking the components of the […]
I had a tremendously productive weekend! I completed the appliqué on all my star blocks, and completed all the prep and appliqué on my basket handles. This would be for the Collection for a Cause Stars and Baskets quilt I am working on. I have started sewing the basket blocks, and for the most part […]
I have mixed feelings about the Moda BlockHeads block #7. I love the end look of the block, but I did not care for the construction method. I actually ended up remaking the block. Lynn Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles is promoting a "layered piecing" technique for her blocks, and I find it to be not […]
Eva's daddy Ryan invited us over for Easter dinner, and Eva thought we should bake a cake. This fun Easter Peep cake could not have been easier to make. I chose to make a yellow cake from scratch, but you could use a cake mix and it would be great. I then made buttercream frosting, […]
Last Wednesday's Moda BlockHeads block was a super cute design by Carrie Nelson. It even had a bit of appliqué, so I am happy that I am on board with that. It's a little sunflower. Adorable addition to the other blocks. I got all caught up with my 2017 Triangle Gatherings Sew Along, finishing blocks 27, […]
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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.
