A fat eighth bundle of Barbara Brackman's Metropolitan Fair fell into my lap this week. I was so pleased to receive it and not just a little bit blown away by how gorgeous the colors in that line are. There are soft reds, mellow pinks, medium tone blues, yellowish greens, cocoa browns, silvery greys…These colors […]
I am in full production mode over here. Even burning the midnight oil, which I never do. I am not a night owl by any stretch of the imagination, but if any sewing is going to get done, it is going to happen after dark. Yesterday I took Grandpa to the doctor, and then out […]
Just a quiick post this morning. It is supposed to be my day off for sewing, but I am having to take Grandpa to the doctor an hour and a half away. Nothing wrong, just a little tune up. With any luck I can hunker down over my Bernina late this afternoon. Here is some […]
I am just so excited about this new project! I'd like to jump up and down and squeal "Yippee!", but things jiggle and it doesn't feel good. Just pretend I am leaping about shouting my glee in your mind's eye. Without any jiggling. Halloween 1904 by Blackbird Designs is the pattern. I bought a kit […]
Now isn't this a pretty thing? This is the center section of my Shiloh quilt! I am so excited to have gotten these blocks together over the weekend. In fact, I was so excited to share it with you all that I took a picture before I even pressed the top. I love the colors […]
I have managed to squeeze in some sewing time this week. (Thank you Eva, for taking long naps). My Hill Country Basket blocks are coming along slowly. I like the block pattern, but the fabrics are a bit dark now that I am living with them. There will be a lattice separating the blocks, which […]
Things not going as well as you could wish? Well then, have a party! I had a few lady friends over last night and we celebrated life (such as it is) and each other with some very good wine and simple refreshments. Nothing a little Pinot Grigio and cupcakes can't fix. In my little town […]
Honestly, friends, I got nothin' here. I am so sorry to be inconsistent in my blog posting, as I know many of you look for my morning news flash. I have to admit, I am in a bit of a dry patch. Lots happening on a personal level, maybe I will share, maybe I will […]
I have made some progress on my Hill Country Baskets blocks. Aren't they sweet? As I make them I am just tossing them up on the design wall, but when they are set into the quilt top properly, there will be a lattice separating the blocks. For this block, you need to make four half […]
Here is Sally's (Chocolate Chip Addict blog) Spools quilt top, another scrappy one. She has a very fun plan to appliqué a needle and thread on it. The thread will be red and will connect to the red spool on the lower right. Don't you love it when people take a project and make it […]
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.
