Books. I am all about books. Since I was a tiny tot, I have loved books. Over my lifetime, I have collected a tremendous number of books–I have kept many, but have donated much of my collection. I believe in sharing. Besides, there is a limit to how many books a person can store in […]
The packing has begun. On Saturday, I emptied my big dresser in my bedroom and packed one box. The good thing is, those two big black garbage bags are things that I am getting rid of. This move involves a significant downsize for us, so getting rid of things I don't use or need anymore […]
This is as far as I got over the past weekend. There are three apples down on and the one on the far right is glued on, ready to be stitched. Since Sunday, I have not had one single second to work on my applique. (The move to Angels Camp is becoming very REAL. More […]
Most of the applique instruction books that I have read show using just one layer of freezer paper for your applique template. However, in many of the more recent patterns I have picked up (the most recent Fig Tree patterns for example) call for using TWO layers of freezer paper for your applique templates. The […]
After cutting out your applique pieces from the freezer paper, the next step is to iron them onto the wrong side of your fabric, waxy side to the fabric. The light coating of wax melts just enough to adhere the freezer paper to the fabric. You will be using the freezer paper as a template. […]
Obviously, the freezer paper method of applique requires freezer paper. I bought mine at my local Nob Hill grocery store in the section with aluminum foil and waxed paper etc. The paper has two sides, a shiny waxy side and a matte side. My instructions said to trace my design on the matte side, but […]
Hand applique is not exactly new to me. I have done traditional needleturn applique before, where one just turns under the seam allowance of your piece as you go. No special preparation required. All you need are pins and your needle and thread. The freezer paper/starch method of applique is so popular these days, and so […]
It isn't too early to start dreaming of Halloween and Autumn projects! Look at this incredibly adorable quilting/embroidery pattern by Crabapple Hill. It is called Which Witch's Boot, and was designed by Meg Hawkey. I took a picture of the quilt when I stopped by Thimble Creek in Concord on my road trip over the past […]
There is a free applique Block of the Month program going on right now on Anne Sutton's fabulous blog Bunny Hill. The pattern is called Henrietta Whiskers, and is just about the cutest thing I have ever seen. The pattern is free to download right now, but when November arrives, the free link will disappear […]
I took a road trip this past weekend! My first stop on Saturday, was to visit my sister Andrea and her husband Rick in Granite Bay. As always, Andrea made me feel completely at home, and cooked a fabulous dinner for us to enjoy. She made a shrimp and orzo salad that was an Ina […]
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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.
