Hmm, I kinda forgot about the electrical sockets in the background when I took this photo. My daughter Sara would scold me for being so negligent. Anyway, what you see on my pretty autumnal dish towel are all the ingredients for my speedy but elegant Chicken Piccata Penne Pasta. (I added Fines Herbes and […]
On Sunday I went up to Palo Alto to see my father and stopped in at Eddie's Quilting Bee, where my sister Kate and some other friends were sewing together. The shop had changed out all the display quilts and had a lot of new class samples up on the walls. I took a […]
My husband and I had to go out on Saturday to attend a memorial service. It was sad of course, as these affairs usually are. The deceased was a wonderful man who died way too soon after fighting a long battle with cancer. I have to speak candidly (when do I not?). I have […]
I agreed to participate in a Web Sampler Challenge with Perry, Cindy, Nancy, and Lisa. The deadline was September 1. I loved the fabric (leftovers shown above) and the blocks turned out very pretty. There were issues with the border instructions in the finishing kit I chose, so I was planning on making a […]
My daughter Sara came down for the weekend and we planned to spend our time sewing together. She brought the most adorable fabric for a new project. It is Mendocino by Heather Ross for Free Spirit. It is so whimsical and fresh vintagey looking in shades of brown, aqua, pink, and rust. Don't […]
Remember this? From my post a week or so ago? The meager amount of sewing I had managed to accomplish lately? I had it laid out on the rug in the sewing room to take the picture, and just left it there. (I know, it was dumb, but I did close the door after […]
Isn't it amazing how similar they are? They actually are brother and sister (same parents, two different litters). Just like you and your siblings, unless you are a twin. Twins would be the same litter, don't you know? Since there has certainly been no sewing going on around here for ages (BIG sigh), I […]
Did I get your attention? Well, I will give you my opinion on that subject in a minute. First of all, I want to say that the comments I received on yesterday's post were incredible. If you haven't read them all, I recommend that you go back and read every one. What thoughtful, heartfelt messages […]
I have a good friend who is my best shopping buddy. We love to talk on the phone about the latest fashion trends, the gorgeous out-of-our-budget purse we are coveting, and the sensational End Of Season Shoe Sale at Macy's. We talk every week, see each other often, and enjoy seeing one another look […]
I can feel the end of summer in the air. Every September, usually just as the kids are returning to school, we have a heat wave. I remember just having moved to California from Michigan and starting 7th grade at a new junior high. The first day of school it was 107 degrees. We […]
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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.
