Shabby Fabrics is offering a new Block of the Month program, featuring patterns created by Kathy Schmitz. Each month you construct a little mat combinging patchwork and embroidery. Shabby Fabric provides the kits which include fabric and embroidery transfers. You also get a spool of Sulky thread and a Micron pen. Now, you all know […]
I know. This looks like a complete mess, but actually shows a method that keeps me organized. When I am making a compex block with multiple units, I have to keep myself organized so the components of the block don't get all mixed up. What I have used for years is plastic baggies to hold […]
You know I love to show you all how human I am when it comes to my sewing. I make mistakes every now and then just like anyone else, and sometimes I do have to laugh at myself at how dingy I can be. When I took the Victory Star class, the instructor, Paula Barnes, […]
Here is my Victory Star block, which is comprised of two different units and a solid center square. The units are not very complicated, but when you are first making a block, you do have to concentrate a bit on what you are doing, and particularly the direction you are sewing your "sew and flip" […]
I find myself with several irons in the fire right now, and am reluctant to start a new project. It just seems the time to finish up some really nice projects that have been aside for too long. While rummaging in the closet, I dug out a project from several years ago, Victory Star, a […]
Recently I finished a Craftsy class by Monique Dillard of Open Gate Quilts. Monique is known for her wonderful quilt designs as well as her clever rulers, such as Fit to Be Geese, Fit to Be Quarter, Fit to Be Square and others. I am a huge fan of Monique's rulers, particularly the Fit to […]
Finish something new, pick up something old, that should be my motto for this year. I was so happy to finish up The Madness (my black and cream half square triangle experiment), and decided to return to an unfinished project that has been neglected for some time. Remember a couple of years ago everyone […]
My half square triangle experiment, now dubbed "The Madness" is finished! I am quite happy with the results and the person to whom I am gifting the quilt seems to like it as well. He has named it "The Madness" after his wine label and one of his best selling wines. I love the name, […]
This week I am sewing the rows together for my Black and White Half Square Triangle exercicse. Five rows done. The missing row is stacked next to my sewing machine as I type this, all ready to be stitched. This is going together very nicely. My border fabric arrived last week, so this quilt top […]
Help! If you look closely at the photo above, you will see my current sewing machine set up. I just don't have enough proper lighting. I have an overhead light that is useless. The ceilings are super high and the light bulbs in the ceiling fixture aren't very high wattage. I have an Ott light […]
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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.
