Here it is! My Civil War Reproduction version of Spools! I was so happy to get this put together this weekend. I varied the pattern slightly by making some of the "thread" strips thinner, so I could get to use more fabrics from my stash and make things a bit scrappier looking. The pattern calls […]
While visiting Ireland last week, we made a point to travel to County Wicklow to see the woolen mill at Avoca. This mill is the oldest mill in Ireland and is located in a village so picturesque it has been used for a location in many films–you may have heard of the tv series Ballykissangel, […]
No, not really, but isn't it cool? It is a tower on the Powerscourt estate in Ireland. One day, the Richer Than God, Lord Powerscourt sat at his breakfast table trying to figure out how to spend more of his money and how to exploit the locals. "Hmmm", thought he. He idly picked up his […]
You just meet the nicest people through blogging! During my most recent stash sale, I was contacted by a lovely woman who lives in England about something I had for sale. Typically my heart sinks when I am asked to ship anything internationally, due to the high cost of postage. My customer "Gertie" and I […]
The Buggy Barn hosts an annual two day quilt show that draws folks from all over the place. The building in the photo above is their little shop. Not only is it chock full of quilts and fabrics on the inside, on the days of the quilt show, they have quilts displayed on every available […]
Can you guess in what place I am taking this picture? It is from the inside of this vintage travel trailer that was at the Buggy Barn quilt show! It was hard to get a good picture, due to all the people crowding around, trying to get inside for a look! It has been a […]
One of the fun things about taking classes from a quilt designer is that typically, they bring along some samples of their work, and you get to see a little trunk show. Paula Barnes of Red Crinoline Quilts did just that. Not only did she bring a number of gorgeous quilts, but a good selection […]
This is a quilt I have been wanting to make for several years. The deal was clinched when Thelma and I saw this on display at the Buggy Barn. The pattern is called Halloween 1904 by Blackbird Designs. The blocks are a combination of piecework and applique, but I plan to chance things up a […]
Here is $900 worth of wool I bought for my new wool working hobby. I'm kidding, it didn't cost quite that much. The colors of these hand dyed wools are so gorgeous it is hard not to pick up the little bundles of strips when you see a nice collection. That Autumn mix collection was […]
Are any of you out there wool workers? Before this trip to the Buggy Barn, I had no idea what wool work was all about. What an eye opening experience. I am in love. The photo above is my class project, which was entirely constructed to the point as shown in the few hours of […]
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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.
