In spite of an insane work schedule this week, I have dived into finishing up one of my UFOs from last year. I call this project the Ridiculously Cute Basket Quilt. The pattern is an old Miss Rosie one called MoJo and the fabrics are the wonderful Simple Abundance by Bonnie and Camille for Moda. Isn't […]
It is supposed to be good luck to start the New Year off with a dish of Hoppin' John, a concoction of ham, blackeyed peas, rice and veggies. It is a delicious dish, and deserves not to be relegated to just the New Year. My version has red and yellow pepper, jalapeno, onion, garlic, and […]
2010 was a pretty good year for quilts, I guess. I realize now that I had a major dry spell during part of the year when we were getting our house ready to sell and when we had it listed for sale. Even though I didn't accomplish as much as I would have liked, I […]
I don't know about you, but for me, the week between Christmas and New Years is kind of lazy. I've been sitting around reading on my new Kindle a good deal of the time, trying to ignore Ozzie sitting on my head. Gosh, am I having fun with that device! There are so many books […]
I am not a baker. I am not a baker. I am not a baker. This unbelievable mess is the cheesecake I was making for Christmas dinner. How could such a thing come to pass? Well, I'll tell you. Someone put my spring-form pan back together after it was washed, and got the bottom section […]
This was the most magical, memorable, amazing Christmas ever. The festivities began Christmas Eve, when my daughter Sara gave me a little present. A little set of nesting dolls. Oh, but look! There is a note inside! What does it say? Keep going…. There is another note! What? What? Last one… No one has […]
Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you all for your support and friendship this year! I hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday and a healthy and prosperous New Year. Here is a toast to you all for a year full of wonderful quilting projects!
I ordered this pattern from Bonnie Blue Quilts recently. Actually it is a kit. I loved the red and green, brown and gold color palette of the fabrics and the flying geese unit has to be my favorite thing to make. I had the entire day off yesterday, and certainly did not want to spend […]
OK, yes, there are a few things I am pretty good at. Skilled even. But not baking. I told you all I had given up Holiday Baking in an effort to make my life more sane during the Christmas season. Well, that wasn't all of the story. I gave up Holiday Baking because it was […]
My husband took this picture of Sophie, and I just had to share it. Here I am, all a-flutter with last minute Christmas details and look at my girl–what an example to us all. Here she sits in our dingy garage, leaning up against a packing crate, enjoying a patch of sunshine. Just sitting. Feeling […]
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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.
