Through the suggestion of one of my extremely brilliant readers (Grandma Goose/no blog), I have discovered a new tool that has completely changed machine quilting for me. My sewing machine is a Bernina, and I have loved it for probably 15 years now. It is a great machine, and when I buy another one, it […]
I finished Block 4 of the 2011 Designer Mystery BOM. Thanks so much to Sinta for hosting this BOM Rehab Monday! I am getting so many things done thanks to this program. In fact, this should be a week full of good posts from me, as I had an extremely productive weekend. It is amazing […]
You probably can't tell, but these are fall themed zippy eyeglass cases. I am trying to get a jump on my next "color story" for my little bags that my son in law sells in his wine tasting room. Love these fun fabrics by Sandy Gervais. It was a fall collection she came out with […]
Before I start on my new Spools project, I definitely need to clean up things in my sewing studio. Which means moving this Kiss Me project along. Yesterday was my day off, and I sewed the blocks together and attached the first border. Now I am making 48 flying geese, which will be the second […]
Ok, girls, let's rev up our engines and plan to make this adorable quilt! Several of you guessed that this might be the pattern I was was going to be working on, and you were right. You also asked if you could sew along! Of course you can. It will be so much fun to […]
A couple of my friends and I are going to be doing a little sew along in the coming weeks, and I am pretty excited about it! Would you like to guess what it might be? Take a guess and on Wednesday I will announce the name of the first person to correctly predict just […]
This is all I have to show for myself. One block. The lower one in red, yellow and green. All I have been doing lately is working or chasing after the baby. I got up at 6:00 AM on Sunday morning and staggered down to the studio to make the third block in the Designer […]
Well. I had my annual physical this past week and just got the results of my blood work. Let's just say I've had a bit of a wake up call. Cut back on the carbs, eat more fresh fruits and veggies, consider exercise more than a theory, and maybe take a multi purpose vitamin. I've […]
Happy Fourth of July everyone! I hope you are able to be with family, eat delicious food and see pretty fireworks after dark. I have to work today, but plan to go hang out with Grandpa afterwards and have dinner with him. My husband thought it was crazy to drive up from Monterey (where he […]
I am certifiably insane. I have decided to hand quilt my Leap Year Schnibble. So. The hand quilting thing. I decided to do it for a couple of reasons. First, that wide expanse of lattice and border just calls out for something more than Stitch In The Vicinity of the Ditch. Second, do you ever […]
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.
