I think I have nearly every Schnibbles pattern that there is. But could I find any of them? Noooo, I could not. That is, not until a couple of weeks ago! Since my studio is not complete, all my materials are still packed up from the move last summer. In desperation, I tackled the garage […]
I know, I am an Evil Temptress. Just look at that stack of deliciousness, will you? Pam Kitty Morning designed this gorgeous collection for LakeHouse Fabrics. LakeHouse Dry Goods is a fantastic fabric company and if you aren't familiar with them, you should definitely check out their designs. This is an enormous fabric collection, with […]
I swear, my husband goes out of town and Ozzie thinks he can take all sorts of liberties. I had just staggered out of my nice warm bed this morning, and when I tried to return, someone had slipped in and taken my place. Yes. Under the covers! Yesterday I mentioned that a number of […]
There have been several discussions going on lately in Blogland about quilters' favorite tools, so I thought I would jump in with a list of mine. I tried to keep my list to ten items, but that was a lot harder than you would think! If you have any suggestions to add, by all means […]
Here is my first Birdie Stitches block, finished this weekend. I found myself really enjoying the hand embroidery work. Just so you know, this project calls for using six strands of DMC embroidery floss for most of the stitchery. I have never used so many strands at once, ever! I do like the thicker bold […]
Along with the optimism I feel for the new year, I have a gazillion ideas for new projects dancing around in my head. Sara had purchased the jelly roll in the photo above a couple of years ago, with the thought of making a quilt. Life got in the way and she never made it and passed the […]
This was my studio when I first saw it a year ago. The man who owned the house we bought used it as his woodworking shop. I have to say, it is the tidiest shop I have ever seen! It had a concrete floor and some funky cabinets and shelves on the walls. It was […]
In January I always feel like I need to clear the clutter and have a more pristine style of decorating around the house. My mother was always a "blue" person, and she surrounded herself with shades of soothing blue in every room of her home 12 months out of the year. My taste runs to […]
Here I am letting go of the past year. Letting it unfurl in the wind and blow away. That's what I love about the New Year. It is such a chance for new beginnings, new hopes and fresh starts. Without going into detail, let me just say the past year was too full of death […]
"An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves". ~Bill Vaughan I am not sure who Bill Vaughan is, but he hit the nail on the head with that little quote. I used to consider myself an optimist, but the past […]
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.
