In spite of the terrible losses my family has borne in 2015, I have to take a moment and express my gratitude for the person who makes my every day a joy and every interaction an adventure. That would be my sweet sweet grand daughter Evangeline. I am so blessed to see her as often […]
I made these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies last year, which were a rousing success. I trotted out the recipe again and will share it with you. It was a fairly simple process–you do have to let the dough chill, but then all you do is make balls, roll them in powdered sugar, bake and top with […]
I hope all of you are enjoying all the blessings of this holiday season. It has been a busy time at my house, and I hope you will forgive my absence of late. I thought I had better check in and let you all know I am still alive! As you know, my poor father […]
I suppose stranger things have happened, but this is one for the books. I have a nephew who lives with my elderly father. (Not Grandpa Larry, that is my husband's father). This arrangement has worked out splendidly for all concerned. My nephew has a nice place to live and my father has a companion and […]
I have been enjoying working with Sweetwater's holiday collection "Holly's Tree Farm". I got in a bit of sewing last week on two different projects. The one I like best of the two is "Paganini", a Schnibbles pattern by Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. Paganini is a great pattern with three or four different variations, which […]
2016 is going to be the year of the ruler I think. I just ordered two new ones for projects I want to make. The 30 degree triangle ruler, which is twice as big as I was expecting or needing it to be, and a log cabin trim ruler. Both from Creative Grids, always a […]
It took all weekend, but I did get my sewing room and upstairs guest room all organized! My daughter moved into her own place, so I gained a guest room and more closet space for my fabric. I haven't had a chance to miss Sara and Eva too much, because for one thing they […]
Sad as I am not to have Sara and Eva in my house all the time, there is one advantage to them moving out. I get more closet space for my fabric and sewing supplies. Sara's bedroom (which will now be a guest room) is right next door to my sewing room. That makes it […]
Yesterday on the Moda Cutting Table blog, Carrie Nelson posted about having a slew of projects going on at once. She put the question out there to her readers, if they were a one project at a time person or if they juggled multiple projects at once. I am definitely in the "more the merrier" […]
I am starting to think about Christmas, and it makes me happy. Of course I have just returned from The Happiest Place on Earth (Disneyland), and have to admit, my general mood is pretty euphoric. We had a marvelous time, and have decided from now on, if we plan a trip there, to be sure […]
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.
