I need a vacation. Some place warm. With a view of water. I am all ready to go. Cute tote bag? Check. White roll up cuff capris? Check. Honestly. It is so darn cold and windy around here, it isn't even funny any more. I want some sunshine. Temps at least somewhere in the 70's. […]
So this is what 200 4 1/2" blocks looks like. It represents a lot of sewing. I wish I could show you the blocks, which are super cute, but I can't. This is a stunt sewing project I am doing for a well known quilt pattern designer, and I am sworn to secrecy until the […]
That expression has long amused me. What does it mean? All hat and no cattle means someone who talks a good line, but doesn't have much in substance to back it up. And maybe that is what I have been guilty of lately. I sure have a lot of ideas for quilting projects, but haven't […]
Rain. And more rain. We are getting tired of it, Sophie and I. She doesn't get her walks on schedule, and is going out of her mind with boredom. Today I took her for a little ride in the car, just to get her out of the house, and she actually seemed to enjoy it. […]
It's Spring at my house. I know we have three more weeks until it is official, but I am ignoring that measly fact. Time to change out the couch pillows for the season! This is Pottery Barn's Spring offering, which works very well for me. They also have an adorable print with birds on it, […]
getty images That was so much fun! Thank you all so much for your input on which quilt I should tackle next. I was just so undecided, I needed help! The final totals were actually pretty close between all five projects, so I don't feel too bad not being able to decide all by myself. […]
In the past couple of weeks I have started five new projects. Five. Cut out the fabric, made a few blocks and carefully placed everything in a project box. I am very excited about each of these new projects, but am feeling a bit schizophrenic. Which one shall I focus on? I truly cannot decide. […]
The Europeans have a great idea when it comes to dining alfresco. They do it every chance they get. When I have traveled in Europe, one of my favorite things was to notice how many ways people ate their meals outside. An Italian family, spied from the balcony of my hotel room in Pienza–in their […]
I don't know what is up with me this week. I feel so lazy it is embarrassing. Go to work? I don't wanna. Sew? I don't wanna. Read a book? Maybe, if I can lie down and prop it up on a pillow. And maybe have someone turn the pages for me. Maybe I have […]
Ever since the quilt historian/fabric designer Barbara Brackman came out with her two William Morris inspired fabric collections, I have been unable to come up with a good idea as to how to use them. I know, how pathetic. But no matter how I toyed with ideas in my mind, nothing seemed to grab me. […]
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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.
