The end is in sight for the Log Cabin Blocks. Only ten more to go, and this baby is done, except for borders. I am enjoying working with the ruler, but have to say I am looking forward to making this project a finish and moving on. The rest of the week I will be […]
I did receive a squishy package in the mail this week. I had to order more black fabric for the Log Cabin quilt I am making for Sara. I like the Zen Chic Modern Backgrounds in Ink. Turns out I also thought I needed more of the grays in that collection, so those should arrive […]
A lot of bloggers have been talking about 2016 being the year to finish up those UFOs that are at the back of the closet. A project I started a few years ago, that definitely deserves a finish is my Red Pineapple project. I pulled it out and had a look to see where I […]
Lawrence L. ReedNovember 4, 1921-January 30, 2016 My sweet father in law passed away in his sleep this weekend. You all remember him as Grandpa Larry. We moved him up to live near us when his wife passed away nearly five years ago, and we were so fortunate to have him close by. As his […]
Just so you know, I haven't abandoned Viola now that she is off my design wall. I have a plan for a border involving half square triangles. I got the triangles made, as you see in the photo above. They all need to be trimmed to 3 inches, a task I know is going to […]
After the holidays I could not wait to get all the clutter cleared away. I craved clear surfaces and minimalist decorating. Now that nearly a month has passed since Christmas, I am getting over that desire. Let the decorating begin again. When we lived in the Monterey area, we became friendly with a couple who […]
Whoops, one of these blocks is turned the wrong way. Can you spot it? I never notice these things until I take a picture and can see things from a different perspective. Just goes to show you how valuable snapping a photo of your project can be before you get it all sewn together. I've […]
Well, it didn't get done by Christmas 2015, but I can tell you it will be on my table during the holidays in 2016! This is Paganini, a Miss Rosie Schnibbles pattern that has a number of variations in how to construct the block. This little pattern is worth the price, that is for sure. […]
I am a huge Denyse Schmidt fan. I have purchased most of her collections, and have used them in several quilts. I am jealously hoarding my leftover scraps for future projects. One of her earlier groups that I missed out on, was one called Katie Jump Rope. Oh my gosh was that collection of fabric […]
I've been playing around a bit with possible setting layouts for the Log Cabin blocks I have been making for Sara's quilt. At the moment, I like this idea, but may change my mind once I get a few more blocks made and can get an idea of the effect more blocks can have when […]
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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.
