The Tumbling Leaves pattern calls for nine Maple Leaf blocks, each with an appliquéd stem. The little unit that the stem is appliquéd onto is only 2 inches square. The first step is to make bias stems. The pattern said to cut bias strips 3/4" wide. I thought that was way, way too small. […]
This is what is on my small design wall at the moment. Two adorable small quilts that need quilting. Lately I am so in the mood to make smaller, in season projects that I can get done in a day or so and get into my decor. The one on the upper left is Tidbit, […]
I am just loving making little seasonal projects lately. I had the day off on Monday, (woo hoo!), and I was gearing up to get back to Viola, when I happened to pick up a book just for a quick look. Do any of you have this book? I buy far fewer books these days […]
Despite a rather busy weekend, I managed to squeeze in a couple of hours of sewing, and reconnected with my Viola project. I do like how this is coming together, except for the fact that my red flower vases look almost identical to the pink ones. I may have to see what lighter pinks are […]
I've been working like a crazy person this week, which is a good thing. The shop was closed for five days during the recent fires, so I sure wasn't earning any money. So, with putting in the extra hours, I haven't been spending too much time at my sewing machine. What I did do a […]
This is Tidbit, a Little Bites pattern by Miss Rosie's Quilt Company. I just had to make it. Had to. The pattern has three versions, all very cute. I made the smallest one, which measures 16.5" by 19.5". I seem to really be into these small projects lately. I love to use them with seasonal […]
I tell you, I have been busy lately, but not too busy to get out the fall decorations! I enjoy sharing photos around the house with you, but mainly I like having a record of what I did so I can replicate it the following year. I make some changes here and there, but when […]
I know, how sad and pathetic is this? A portable potty, a shower stool, a walker and a four footed cane. At long last, we sold the house we had Grandpa Larry living in. It was on the market for over a year. Most of the furniture and odds and ends had already been disposed […]
Just look at this teeny tiny, just bigger than a coffee cup cozy, quilt. It measures 10.5 by 11.5 inches and went together in no time flat. Those half square triangle squares measure one inch! It is called Hen Pecked and is one of the Kim Diehl Simple What Nots offerings. Seriously, I joined […]
Things have been pretty rough around here for the past week, as you all know. Most of my time has been spent scavenging for news of the fire on my laptop. I have not been able to concentrate very well on Viola, which really deserves my full attention. I picked it up and messed about […]
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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.
