2015 was the Year of the Mini Quilt for me. I found making these smaller quilts lots of fun. Using them as little table toppers throughout the house made me happy. Mini quilts use little fabric, and are ideal for charm squares, layer cakes or scraps. Anytime you love a fabric collection, but don't really […]
2015 was a year I hope never to see the likes of again. I lost my youngest sister to cancer, our area had a devastating fire, my father suffered an injury, my daughter rolled her car over….Seriously, not a great year. 2016 brings a fresh start, and with any luck at all, better times. I […]
My Dad's Christmas wish came true. He got to go home and be with his family for Christmas! He is happily sitting in his special chair having coffee and reading a book. I will be taking turns with two of my sisters, staying with him until our sister in Wisconsin arrives on January 2nd. I […]
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 […]
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.
