We have a plum tree in our backyard. I am not sure just what kind of plums they are, as they were planted by the previous owner of our home. What I can tell you is that this plum tree is REALLY happy in our backyard, and for some reason, this year the birds didn’t […]
Ta da! Sampler Block #3. I am using the Chocolat line of fabric by Moda. My friend Lisa and I are working together on sampler quilts using the same block patterns, but completely different fabrics. Her fabric choice is Fig Tree’s Cinnamon Stars (also by Moda). She is also using a different approach to her […]
I like to plan ahead when I can. It may seem crazy, but I am looking ahead to the holiday season, and if this quilt is going to be quilted and ready to go by late November, now is a good time to get it out the door to the quilter. This is my Return […]
When I was a little girl, I lived in a small town in southern Michigan. Our town, Belleville, had a lake where each Fourth of July my parents would take my sisters and I to view the town’s fireworks display. We would have our 4th of July picnic at home, then drive out to […]
The weather here in the Monterey area has been breathtakingly gorgeous all weekend, so I am afraid I have not gotten in much sewing time. I started a project for Sara, and hope to show pictures of that later this week. My husband and I spent hours in the car Saturday and Sunday, driving down […]
Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I promise to do better. I have been quite busy with various sewing projects, as you will see! This weekend my daughter Sara (House of Charm) and I travelled up to Granite Bay to visit my sister Andrea (Under a Blue Moon), and spent half our time visiting […]
Hello friends. I have been a bit distracted and under the weather lately, so please forgive last week’s uninspired posts. I promise this week will have more interesting and quilting related items of interest. This weekend, I cashed in a $25 gift certificate at a lovely quilt shop in Pacific Grove, called The Back Porch. […]
On a recent weekend when I was in San Luis Obispo with my two favorite guys, we had a lovely lunch at Novo Restaurant. The building was originally a cigar factory! The food was delicious and filling, and the restaurant has won numerous awards. Among the honors are: Best San Luis Obispo Restaurant, Best Wait […]
I made one of my favorite salads this weekend. I call it Mexican Chef Salad, but I have also heard it called Taco Salad. It goes together pretty fast and the folks in my family request it often. Thought I would share the recipe with you. 1 lb ground turkey 1 chopped onion 1 envelope […]
This is my Sampler Block #1 prepared as part of the Sampler Challenge between my friend Lisa and I. You can see the pattern and fabric collection I am using here. I am delighted with my first block and can’t wait to get going on Block #2. The best part of the process is in […]
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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.
