I bought this lap desk for my husband, thinking he could use it to rest his laptop when he was sitting in his chair, which was most of the time. He hasn't used it once, but it works great for me as a reading accessory. It is so nice to rest my book on it […]
It was a beautiful clear crisp day in my neighborhood yesterday. I got started with my plans to sew every morning by starching the fabrics for my sister's Neutral Granny Square runner. It may be chilly, but that fabric dries fast anyway. I went up into the sewing room for the first time in ages […]
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday time! Ours was pretty low key, but that was what we wanted. Ahren and Sara were both here for Christmas Eve and Christmas, so that was fabulous. I cannot think when I had both my kids under one roof for Christmas Eve! Now it is time to […]
I hope you all had a great Christmas! Ours was a mix of hectic and chaotic, which is the best, isn't it? Eva's daddy had a houseful of out of town visiting relatives, so she didn't get over to our house until later than planned, so our time with her was a bit rushed. I […]
Merry Christmas everyone. This year things are a bit different for our family. The tree may be smaller and the decorations more minimal, but the gratitude I feel for all the love and support I get from all of you readers is tremendous. Thank you all so much for all the encouragement and words of […]
Our holiday visit is going well. Dennis has shown some improvement. He is still very frail, but I think this burst of spirit is due to him being excited about our son's visit and wanting to take more part in the activities. Ahren and I were out and about yesterday. He did some last-minute Christmas […]
I'm so excited to have my son Ahren home for Christmas. We had a grueling car trip to pick him up from the San Francisco airport. Over eight hours in the car. But we are home now and all is well. The guest room is all cozy and set up for a special guest. I've […]
Need an easy recipe to feed an army this holiday season? I've got one for you. It is Spaghetti Pie from All Recipes. It really makes enough to serve at least 8 people. Maybe more. It even has veggies in it: I used a red pepper, onions and fresh mushrooms. The recipe calls for a […]
I won't lie, my reading life has taken a bit hit over the past couple of months. It's been hard to concentrate for one thing, and for another, I never seem to have a minute to sit down. I literally go from one task to another the entire time I am awake. It won't be […]
This guy is my hero. I call him my son-in-law, which he was at one time. He is Eva's daddy, a winemaker, and an all-around wonderful human being. He helps me out at the drop of a hat and is the person I call at midnight when I need a helping hand. He is always […]
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.
