Last week I was experimenting with setting triangles for my Second Hand Clothes quilt. I wanted just the right look, nothing too dark, something that coordinated well with the fabrics used within the quilt. The differences in these photos may seem subtle, but honestly I thought my final choice was so much better than the […]
My son in law has requested a few sewing projects of me lately. One thing he asked me for is a table topper for his kitchen table. He wants springy colors. I had this cute little Schnibble all made up and ready to go, plus I had a backing on hand that will be just […]
I am telling you, this quilt is so easy I believe it is making itself. No kidding, I started cutting out the fabric for this quilt around 8:30 in the morning, and this photo was taken at 4:30 that same afternoon. In between making the blocks I ran over to another property we own, supervised […]
I know I promised to show you what's up on the design wall, but that is still a major blank space. I want to start a new project. Something for a loved one who needs a quilt to comfort and sustain her on a difficult journey. Not a huge bed sized quilt, but a nap […]
At last, I got the rows all sewn together for my Jacob's Ladder/Go Four It project. The quilt is ample sized for my queen size bed, measuring 72 x 90 inches. You can see there is lots of nice overhang on the sides. No borders on this quilt. The pinks are summery and the greens […]
Sometimes we truly have the best of intentions. Tuesday at work we were interviewing a man and his wife who were being considered to team teach some cooking classes our shop offers. They did a demo for us, just as if we were a proper class. They were terrific and certainly made everything they made […]
I finally sorted out my Jacob's Ladder blocks. I was having a ridiculous time trying to get them arranged the way I wanted them. I outgrew the design wall and ended up laying out my last two rows on the floor under neath the design wall! Works for me. I was about to drive […]
I swear I started out the day sewing, and made a total of six more Jacob's Ladder blocks. But the weather was so gorgeous–in the 80s!–I just had to be outside with Eva. After I picked her up from school we came home and had a tea party, then we played outside with her water […]
This sweet little quilt is Laundry Day, a kit from Fat Quarter Shop, featuring a Kim Diehl design and fabrics. It is a mini quilt that I just got back from my quilter, Mary at Quilt Hollow. The light wasn't quite right when I took the picture, so I don't know if you can see […]
Whew, I feel like a gerbil on an exercise wheel these days. My work schedule is still a bit demanding this week, but I am going to make a major effort on my days off to be mellow and unstressed. One thing I did do yesterday morning, first thing after a busy weekend, is to […]
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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.
