I just got my OP (Orange Project) Quilt Challenge quilt back from the quilter's, and I really really love it. Sophie does too, as you can see from the photo. She is claiming it as her own, which she does with most things new to our home. It is as if she feels she needs […]
Time to get out the end of summer, transition into fall decorations people. I just bought this cool plate at Williams Sonoma and have it displayed on my "Bird Cage". I bought the Bird Cage about 20 years ago and paid for it all by myself. It was such an extravagance at the time, mainly […]
These are my favorite summer shoes. They are espadrilles made by Andre Assous, and have conformed themselves to my unique feet. If I took them off, you can see the little depressions my toes have made in the bed of the shoes. I love these little shoes. They have adorable rope soles with just enough […]
istockphoto Ok. I don't know what is going on cosmically, but things around here are totally out of whack. My son likes to change his own motor oil. Great. It is an economy. He saves a bundle not going to Jiffy Lube. So what does he do with the dirty motor oil he drains from […]
Isn't this stash of 1930's fabrics wonderful? Just think of all the gorgeous things you could make with it. What? You never use 30's fabrics? You have got to be kidding. I hear a lot of people say "Oh, I never use 30's fabrics" or "No, batiks just aren't my thing" or "I could never […]
Congratulations to Jocelyn of Happy Cottage Quilter! Jocelyn won the Spanx Hide and Sleek Cami that I am giving away. Email me your address and size Jocelyn, and the cami will be yours! I just had to post this before and after picture I found on the internet. Spanx really do work to smooth out […]
Technically this quilt top is DONE. However, I do plan to add a floral border at some point. I have the fabric, and could do it any time. However, I am going to put this quilt away for now. I don't know why it felt like such an albatross to me, but it did. Maybe […]
You have just got to try this easy dip the next time someone tells you that you can bring an appetizer to a pot luck. It is cheap, goes together in an instant, and everyone loves it. Especially teenagers. It tastes just like pizza, really. Pepperoni Pizza Dip 8 oz. cream cheese, softened ½ cup […]
Hello? Heeelllllllloooooo????? Do I still have some readers out there? I really am a quilter, first and foremost, even though it may not seem like it right now. I have had no quilting related posts for awhile, because of my insane schedule, but that is going to change. I worked nearly 60 hours this week, […]
My eyes are old. They started getting old when I was 40. The first of many things to go. I first noticed that my vision was changing when I realized I had to hold my book farther and farther away from my face in order to make out the printing. When it got to the […]
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.
