This was close, but I did finish Eventide by the deadline! I got my scrappy border on over the weekend, and it's done. After a false start, I chose to make my large alternate hour glass blocks (which form a secondary star pattern) very subtle. Playing up the smaller Ohio Star blocks and the red […]
I am so excited to tell you all about this wonderful new book by Monique Dillard of Open Gate, which has just been published by C & T Publishing. Monique, Thelma, Lisa, and I are participating in a four week long book tour, which will get you to know Monique better and to introduce you […]
Well, here sits my poor abandoned Bernina, all alone and craving a gentle touch. Bernie has to wait until tomorrow, when I am working a half day, to get some attention. I'll be showing you just how I am utilizing that Angler II gizmo that is taped to my throat plate. Before I tell you […]
I try to be articulate and super clear in my writing, but it seems that I failed in my recent post on the simplification of quilting that is perceived by some to be a current trend. I did not intend to make a one sided argument in favor of only making simple quilts. To clarify, […]
First off, thank you all for such amazing comments to yesterday's post. Your comments were better than my post, so if anyone hasn't read the comments, please do go back and see what folks had to say. Amazing, articulate, caring opinions all. I am having a crazy kind of week, so I have not […]
There has been much discussion in the past week about the "dumbing down of quilting". I have been giving the topic a lot of thought and wanted to share my feelings with you. First of all, what does "dumbing down" mean? Basically, it is a negative term for things that are overly simplified, specifically to appeal […]
I love that word, penultimate. Means next to the last, if you need to look it up. I was off a week on the deadline for our Eventide reveal, which has turned out to be a very good thing! I finished my quilt top, or so I thought, and folded it up and tossed it […]
"Honey? What's that strange light coming from the sky?" Oh, it's the SUN! Hello sunshine, hello. It's been dark for a very long time….We have had something like 25 consecutive days of rain here, and today it didn't rain! With any luck, we will have a few days to dry out before the next storm […]
I have a new project getting started! I don't want to tell you too much about it right now, but you just wait until next week and I will be happy to share all! The fabric pictured above was purchased in Illinois last September when Lisa and Thelma and I met up to take a […]
Well. Didn't we have ourselves a blogging brouhaha yesterday? If you missed it, just as well. All over now. Feathers are smoothed, tempers are cooled, and we are all getting back to our cheerful nice selves. I hope. But listen. Really. As much as we all love a spirited discussion, we have to be more […]
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.
