I joined the Simply Sophisticated Block of the Month Club through Fat Quarter Shop a few months ago. Three mailings have arrived at my door, but I am behind in my sewing, and haven't had much of a chance to get started on the project. Since I am a lady of leisure these days, […]
My favorite girls came over last night for a Christmas Jammie Party. My daughter Sara, three of my sisters and our cousin. Our sister Mary lives in Wisconsin and is buried in snow right now, or she would have been with us as well. The boys all had to clear out. My husband took […]
That little secret Christmas project I have been working on is going great! I have finished four out of the five. Can't show the whole thing, or what ever is left of this so-called secret will be completely out of the bag. Aren't those little pinwheels sweet though? I have definitely changed my mind […]
I have stated unequivocally that I will not make pinwheels ever again in my life. I once made a queen size quilt that was all pinwheels–80 of them, and that pretty much put me off them. My problem was that the center point of each pinwheel block, where all the fabrics come together, was […]
My last minute Christmas gift project this year is this adorable apron. Last year I made dozens of napkins for people, this year it is going to be aprons. This is the cutest pattern ever, and it is by the brilliant Heather Mulder Petersen, called "Charming Trios-The Kitchen Collection". Go buy this pattern. It […]
It sounds kind of naughty, but seriously, this is a G Rated fun thing that we do in our family. Here is what Wikipedia has to say about the tradition: "The Christmas pickle is a pickle-shaped ornament hidden in the tree. The child who finds it first on Christmas morning receives an extra present. […]
My husband and I spent the weekend dragging out the Christmas decorations. We have been celebrating Christmas together for 40 years, and every year we acquire new things. I have always held the opinion that holiday decorations have a life span, and when they reach the end of it, they should be passed on […]
What a glorious long weekend the Thanksgiving Holiday was! I had plenty of time to enjoy all my favorite pastimes–visiting with my family, puttering in the kitchen, reading a good book, going shopping, and spending some time in my sewing room. We usually decorate our house for Christmas the weekend after Thanksgiving, but never […]
Christmas came early to our house this year. My husband and I decided not to give each other major gifts this year, and instead, put the money toward the new family room furniture we so desperately need. My husband has always been a good shopper. I mean a Really Good Shopper. Unbeknownst to me, […]
It made me so happy to get this quilt onto my bed and spend a lovely cozy night sleeping under it. The quilt was made quite some time back, when I participated in a Blended Quilt Challenge, using the Blended Quilts books by In the Beginning. The quilting, by Debby, is exquisite. This quilt […]
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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.
