It is a last minute rush around here the past couple of days. Those are the last of the mug rugs in the photo above. You know, I am thoroughly tired of making those things. They really are too much work for what they sell for. People like them though, so I keep producing them. […]
I think it rained this entire weekend, non stop. It didn't stop us from getting out and about though. We did all our Thanksgiving grocery shopping, saw the new James Bond movie, had the kids and Grandpa to dinner, and tweeked my display at the winetasting shop. It was a weekend of comfort food, starting […]
Here is my little table in the wine tasting room. I managed to get most of my new holiday merchandise on display by Friday afternoon, as I had hoped. It is quite shocking what a person can do when they put their mind to it. There is still some tweeking to be done. I need […]
My dining room table is filling up with boutique items. Yesterday my progress doesn't appear so grand as the previous days. I really ran out of steam after the baby left at 6:00. No evening sewing for me. What I accomplished was three boxy zippy bags. The red ones in the foreground are for […]
I tell you, it is just amazing what you can do if you put your mind to it. I had to work at the shop yesterday, but before I went in, I made 13 tissue holders out of the leftover Adoring fabric that I didn't use for mug rugs. Actually, they are super cute, and […]
Here is what I was able to finish yesterday with the baby hanging on my leg while I sewed. Six table runners and four sets of mug rugs. I made a decision regarding the table runners that has been a huge time saver. I decided not to bind them, but to sew them envelope style […]
Why oh why have I left things so late? What was I thinking? It is November and my son in law is asking me what holiday items I am going to sell in his shop during November and December. Can I bring a few things in for next weekend? Good question. Oh dear oh dear […]
Yes, this block is named Double X. I should have had a clue, since that is the name of the pattern in the APQ magazine, but who pays attention to those things, right? Traditionally, I believe this block is made with three fabrics, one for the red, one for the block background and one for […]
Well, I think it looks good in black too. Today I did a bit of experimenting, and it is clear that I can make very good use of my half square triangle "mistakes". The red and white version on the cover of the APQ magazine I showed yesterday has the same lights in the background […]
You know how I am always rummaging around in my cupboards where my project boxes are stored? And how sometimes I discover something I had completely forgotten about? I am happy to report that it has happened again. After I made my red and white snowball quilt, I had a lot of fabric left over. […]
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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.
