I am so proud of myself! I recovered my grody table top ironing board this weekend. The first step was to put on two layers of batting, then a piece of pretty fabric. I flipped the board over, positioning everything just so, then got out the staple gun to secure the fabric and batting in […]
Hey, Sandy from The Textile House, also known as Strlady! You won those honey buns! Congratulations. Thanks to all of you for your comments during my Giveaway, I appreciate you so much. I will be having my best Giveaways yet once my house sells, so stay tuned for the next one–hopefully in the next month […]
Have ya'll heard of Mary Ellen's Best Press? Well, many quilters think it's a miracle in a bottle, that is for sure. Best Press is a spray starch in a non-aerosol bottle (environmentally friendly, doncha know?). It is a clear starch alternative that makes ironing a breeze. It smells real good (in several fragrances), will […]
I've been playing a bit in the sewing room this week. Trying to get used to the idea of spending a lot more time in there! I pulled out my Simple Abundance basket block project and had myself some fun. These colors just say Spring to me, and give my spirits such a lift. (Not […]
I think it is time for a little reward to my blogging friends! There is much to celebrate in my life right now, and I can't think of a better way to express my gratitude than a little blog give away. Yes, my heart is becoming lighter as I imagine giving these little darlings […]
The picture is darkish, but doesn't the table took pretty with the late afternoon sun shining through those yellow glasses? It was a puttery sort of weekend, and tasks of many sorts were accomplished. I got my kitchen put back together after the cabinet refinishing. Who was it who recommended that I place the contents […]
While the cabinets were being refinished, I holed up in my sewing room. Two great things happened. One, I finished a stunt sewing quilt top that I have been dragging out. Big sigh of happiness. Such adorable fabric, and when you see how cute this quilt is, you will want to make one too! But, […]
The trucks are just driving up. They get an early start, these cabinet refinishers. Here they come, smiling men wearing painting clothes and smelling like tooth paste. I am barely out of my jammies and smell like coffee. Oh, and did I tell you that due to the stress of resigning from my job, I […]
OMG, I have to make a switcheroo. On a dime. This is the sort of thing that makes life interesting. My niece is graduating from high school this June and I wanted to give her a quilt. I had a nice pastel one in mind that was already pieced and just waiting for quilting. Then, I […]
Not a secret anymore! I was honored beyond belief to have been asked to make a quilt for Carrie Nelson, of Miss Rosie fame, months and months ago. She was coming out with a long awaited new book called Schnibbles Times Two and needed some assistance getting the quilts made for the book's publishing deadline. […]
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.
