Yes, it was a nine patch weekend. I am working on Miss Rosie's pattern "Birdseye", and needed to make 121 nine patch blocks. Since you need the nine patch units for the two other main blocks featured in the quilt, as Carrie says "You just might as well get it over with". It wasn't so […]
Thank you all so much for your suggestions on whether or not I should go for both the blues and browns in my next Raise the Roof quilt project, or just stick with one color or the other. Overwhelmingly, you said use both. So I will! I haven't started cutting it out yet–figured I needed […]
I was rummaging around in the stash closet and found this little bundle of beautiful blue fabrics my son Ahren had bought for me when he was at JJStitches in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin last January. I had completely forgotten about them, and was thrilled when they turned up. Vicksburg by Judie Rothermel. Gosh, that sounded […]
I picked up this magazine at the grocery store the other day. I love Cook's publications since the recipes are super well tested and come out great more often than not. A collection of their All Time Best Recipes was too good sounding to pass up. I have been browsing through it and decided to […]
Little by little is the way this quilt is going to get done! I managed to make six blocks over three day's time. Well, so be it. The 64 blocks I need will be done at some point if I keep this up. Little by little Flowers for Clara will become a quilt. Hey, did […]
My sister Andrea had a great picture on her blog post today. October Gave A Party was the title of her blog post. It's the first line in a poem by George Cooper called "October's Party". It's October people! How the heck did that happen, I ask you? Sheesh. The picture in Andrea's post is […]
I'm a Starter. Someone used those words in a comment to me on yesterday's post. The words rang true. So often I get very excited about tackling a new project. I am full of passion, fire, and determination. I set a goal and prepare everything I need to succeed in my endeavor—whatever it is. I […]
I have cut back my work hours substantially, my husband is away all week long, and I can now sew until midnight if I wish to. Full of eagerness to get into my sewing room and get something accomplished, I stopped short upon gazing at the UFO's I have stacked up. Hmmm, I sure do […]
Hey, it's you. You're back. Where have you been Ozzie? By the way, that is my spot on the chaise lounge. Do I need to kill you? Aw, it's ok. You can stay there. I' ll let you live. I guess I kinda missed you last week. By the way, did you notice I have […]
Thanks for all the offers of sympathy after my bikini waxing incident. I have decided that once one reaches a certain age, a bit of hair on the upper thigh is not going to be noticed. By anyone. And the glass of wine in the picture was for medicinal purposes AFTER I caused myself the […]
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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.
