Oh dear, how did your birthday sneak up on me? I am late with your gift and feel awful! It is going in the mail today, and I hope you will like it. A little table topper in your beachy oceanic colors. I used a marvelous template called The Crumbler, designed by Carrie Nelson of […]
Well, no, it isn't finished, but I am making great progress on attaching the lattice on my Hill Country Baskets blocks. A reader commented on my last post that she could not see that fussy cutting the striped fabric for the lattice was worth all the trouble, but I could not disagree more. What would […]
I did accomplish my number one priority yesterday—the quilting on the third charity quilt. Now to sew the binding down, and that chapter is complete. Since I care for my little grand child most days, I have been trying to sew a bit in the evenings if I am not totally exhausted. Last evening, I […]
I've been having a busy week, that's for sure. No sewing until today, and I have to tell you I am beginning to panic, I have so many deadlines! I am spending a few minutes this morning trying to organize my thoughts and get an action plan in motion. Did you know the Another Year […]
900 baskets later, I have 85 that I am going to keep in the quilt. Here they are, not quite finished being arranged, but nearly. Next step is to cut out and attach the striped lattice. Thelma told me that the amount of fabric in the kit is just barely or even maybe not quite […]
My student is on Spring Break this week, and has been getting in as much sewing time as she can. She has now finished her third and final charity quilt top for her senior project. I am just so proud of her. These fabrics were donated to us, and I am happy to say we […]
Long Road Home is off my design wall! All the rows are stitched together and I am so happy to be able to call this a Finish. I really do like the homey look of the fabrics. This will be a great quilt to throw over a chair and to cuddle up under. I tried […]
Here are my Blogger Girls BOM blocks for Month Number Four. I loved how different the two blocks turned out. Here are my other six blocks. This is a free Block of the Month program offered by Monique Dillard of Open Gate Quilts. There is still time to join and get your blocks made, twelve […]
Since I haven't been doing much on the sewing front, I thought I would share a book recommendation with you today. This is one of the best books I have read in some time, and I have read some good ones this year. This is a book that has stayed with me long after I […]
I know I am a few days early, but I have to give you a sneak peek at this month's Blogger Girls BOM. These are just the centers of the blocks, but I wanted you to see how really different the two resulting blocks are going to be. Just by changing out some background fabrics […]
About Me
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.
