This is my For Real Orange Peel project. After making 900 test block units I am now ready to embark upon the Real Deal. Good gravy, thank you for all the brilliant suggestions. Sew four 4 1/2 inch scrappy background squares together into your large block first, before appliquing? Chris, can you hear me […]
I spent the entire day, I mean the ENTIRE day yesterday, experimenting with various applique techniques. I had a basic pattern from Moda Bake Shop, for a 4.5 inch block unit that I was using for a template. And here's my issue. The orange peel section is too big for the 4.5 inch square. There […]
I am dying to make an Orange Peel quilt. There are any number of methods one could choose to do it, and I am on the fence as to which way I am going. Moda Bake Shop has a printable, for both machine applique or needleturn applique, which as you see I have printed out. […]
I took all my blocks down and started over with arranging them on the design wall. I was more random in my placement and just decided to let The Force be with me. I can't spend anymore time worrying about what goes where. It is going to be ok. Now, time to get that […]
Hi there. Sorry so many days went by without a peep from me. I have been completely sidetracked by working some extra hours and cleaning my house from top to bottom. Today I washed windows and have a lot more respect for the professionals. Something about fall makes me want everything to be spic and […]
Some of you have seen this already, as I finished it and had it quilted a few months ago. I loved making this little project, "Whit", a "Little Bites" pattern by Miss Rosie's Quilt Company. I used the Dutchman's Puzzle pattern variation and the fabric collection "Vintage Happy" by RIley Blake. This was super fun […]
All 86 Antique Stars are done. They are randomly slapped on the design wall, and are in desperate need of rearranging. I will play with them today and see what I can come up with. And if I don't like the result, I will make more stars! As I look at the photo, I want […]
And as soon as my house was all cleaned and the fall decorations put out, Ozzie went outside and tried to make friends with a skunk. That didn't work out so well. Now, anyone who comes into the house is greeted by, well, the smell of skunk. Which predominates over anything else one might notice. […]
I thought you might like a little tour around the house and porches. The decorating fairy has been busy around the place this week. The front porch. Outside dining table. Front entry table. Living room mantel. Dining room table. Sideboard. Kitchen vignette. I just have to show you my Spooky Canasta quilt one more time! […]
It is fall, Eva needed a new placemat, so here we are. I made it with a charm pack of Hello Fall (by Sandy Gervais for Moda) in no time flat. I pretty much made it up as I went along. Cut 2 1/2 inch squares to sew on the corners of four charm squares […]
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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.
