My current project, Viola, calls for a construction method that I think is a very good one. That would be making half square triangles (and other block units) slightly over sized, then trimming them down. These trimmed units are all so uniform in size that sewing them together is a precision lovers dream. If you […]
I am just so proud of these little block units! It is just the look I was going for in my mind, with the scrappy fabrics, and each basket/vase having flowers all in one color range. I will get to making the basket/vase units eventually. Those will go where you see empty spaces on the […]
What a fun project to work on after being on hiatus for over a month! That project is Viola, a Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. pattern, designed by Carrie Nelson of course. I am participating in a sew along with two friends, Thelma and Sinta. I was so worried that my recently sprained hand would prevent […]
No sewing just yet. Hand and wrist sprain are healing and I am definitely on the mend. Hope to try some cutting today and get started on the Viola project. I did have to go to work yesterday at the shop and just have to share an interaction I experienced with you all. The shop […]
Your first Frivols that is? Mine came in the mail last week and I could not be more thrilled. I ordered the accompanying "finishing kit" as well, which comes with background, binding, and any extra fabric required for making the project. The Frivols is contained in the little tin box with see-through window, and the […]
I am still fiddling around with fabrics for the Viola project. I want those flowers to be really colorful and happy, and wasn't embracing my red/yellow/orange palette so much. I remembered that I had purchased these fat quarters of a collection called Mimosa by Robert Kaufman from Fat Quarter Shop some months back, and when […]
I am excited about a new project I plan to embark upon soon. The pattern is Viola, a recent release by Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. (Carrie Nelson design). Carrie's patterns are now being published by Moda, and have a slightly different format. Same chatty instructions a la Carrie, but the patterns are now in a […]
Hi everyone. I have to say I am overwhelmed with the kind words and expressions of sympathy I have gotten from my blogging community in the past couple of weeks. To say that I appreciate it doesn't quite express the level of gratitude I feel towards all of you who took the time to say […]
First of all, a heartfelt thank you to all of you who sent me emails and messages of condolence. Your thoughts and prayers are much appreciated, not just by me, but by everyone in my family. This loss was terrible for all of us, and your encouragement and comfort just means the world. I have […]
We have always been known as the five Shyne girls. Our mother once called us her "Five Graces". Forever a close family, we often said to each other "who needs friends when we have sisters?" We formed a tight knit little group, and shared many experiences and adventures. We got together regularly, laying […]
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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.
