I have a little trick I'll share with you that makes sewing quilt blocks together easier for me (especially blocks that have a lot of units). I start constructing the block by sewing the first two squares together for each row. I do not clip my threads so the rows stay connected. I then […]
So. What do you all do when you feel overwhelmed with the number of quilting projects you have started and have yet to finish? Do you pull your hair in frustration? Do you stay up all night to make some headway on all the sewing you need to do? Do you hide the unfinished projects […]
Those of you who read my blog know that this summer before I Became Gainfully Employed, I had a goal of finishing a quilt top each Friday. I have a lot of quilt tops to show for my summer, and you see in the photo above how I store my yet-to-be-quilted finished tops. The only […]
He looks pretty happy in this picture, but minutes earlier, Ozzie (in the rear) and Sophie (on the right) were rolling him around the backyard like a hedge hog. Poor Remy, he and Ozzie used to be best buds, and now that Sophie is in the mix, Rem is odd man out. My two […]
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 […]
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.
