I just have to share this fun tutorial with you all. I saw it on Pinterest, believe it or not, and just had to make one. This little project was so fun and fast, you can be sure I will be making lots more of them. Seriously, watch this video, featuring Lori Holt of Bee […]
The kids and I are on a little vacation this week at Lake Tahoe. We aren't staying at my favorite place, but this will do. We are up on a hill overlooking Carson Valley, which is in Nevada. I feel like we are up in an airplane, we are up so high! Tomorrow we hope […]
Have you all been following the debate on Humble Quilts? On her blog this week, Lori posted a thoughtful comment on how in her opinion, quilting magazines have not been all that exciting lately. In fact, she feels the quality is so lacking that she is letting her subscriptions go (even to American Patchwork & […]
I've been bit by the Mug Rug Bug. These little drinks coasters make such great gifts, and are so easy to whip up. Yesterday I got up at the crack of dawn and got started on making five sets of four coasters. I worked on them for about six hours and completed 20 patchwork blocks […]
Ok, so it isn't a complete quilt. But, hey. I have been diligently going down to the studio and putting in my hour a day. Maybe even more! The baby is a trial, the way she is refusing to take a nice two hour nap twice a day, but I am making it work. Thank […]
When we complete a quilt top, so many of us do a little happy dance and think "Woo Hoo! Another one finished!" There is a real sense of elation at having accomplished constructing a quilt top. But wait. No, we aren't quite done yet. There is still the little matter of getting those tops quilted. […]
Honestly, without Sinta's BOM Rehab program, this Designer Mystery BOM would still be languishing in its project box. I am delighted to say that I have now completed the twelth and last block! Woo hoo! Now the next step is to cut out and start constructing the lattice, which appears pretty simple. This is where […]
Happy June everyone! The weather here has really warmed up (and I may have mentioned that I live in a Summer Oven), so I am feeling that we have moved out of Spring and are well into the hot season. I love the summer mornings though. When I lived in the Monterey Bay Area, we […]
Gosh, this was close. I nearly didn't finish this Schnibble by the deadline! I have so much going on right now, my head is swimming. I got this done minutes ago, literally holding the baby on my lap. My borders may be a little bit flabby, but I think I can live with it. Can't […]
Last week when I posted on my new ironing board cover, Barbara left a comment saying she has a rolling ironing station that her husband made for her out of a dresser. Several people emailed me to ask if I could persuade Barbara to share a picture and she kindly agreed. Thanks Barbara! People will […]
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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.
