I admit it, for the past few years I have been a huge fan of sampler quilts. I've made quite a few of them, and really enjoy the challenge that comes with tackling a variety of blocks with different levels of difficulty. A sampler quilt features multiple different quilt block designs within a single quilt […]
"Spring break" is now over, such as it was. We sure didn't have spring-like weather, but it was nice to have unstructured days and no plans. The good news is, things are supposed to warm up this week and I am all on board for that. I did get all caught up with my Mercantile […]
Oh my gosh, some spring break this has been. We had planned originally to go down to Palm Desert to enjoy some sunshine, but couldn't find a decent place to stay. We canceled those plans and decided to stay home. This has been a very lazy week, with me spending too much time on the […]
I know this is supposed to be mostly a quilting blog, but I haven't got any sewing to show you, so I am going to fall back on one of my next favorite activities: cooking. I made the absolute best dinner ever last night, and you have just got to try it. I made my […]
Hope you all had a happy Easter, if you celebrate it. We got together with family for an Easter egg hunt and brunch, and again later in the day for Easter dinner. My son-in-law Ryan hosts the brunch and egg hunt at the winery, and Eva was in charge of filling plastic eggs with goodies […]
Just a quick update on Archie and the new inflatable collar. Carolyn suggested we give the inflatable collar a try, as they seem as if they would be so much more comfortable than the traditional hard plastic "cone of shame" that they give you after a dog has surgery. It reminded me a lot of […]
Archie got through his alteration procedure very well according to the veterinarian. Clearly, he has another opinion and is feeling rather pathetic. As I write this, he's only been home for a half an hour. He promptly went to his squishy dog bed and is now asleep. He is taking pain medication and had a […]
I thought I'd share an update on my progress with the Mercantile sew-along. I have actually kept up with this one. I've enjoyed all the block patterns and haven't felt the need to substitute any of them out. As you know, I decided to forgo the applique circle instructions in favor of having low-volume backgrounds […]
I had a lovely telephone chat with my cousin René yesterday. She lives across the country from me, but we have so much in common! We talked for over an hour and I know if we lived closer we'd be in real-life contact constantly. She is a talented quilter and after catching up on each […]
Every now and then I think it's fun to share a few things that I am loving lately. Spring has sprung, or is about to, and I am so ready to ditch the heavy sweaters and move on to lighter clothing and makeup. If this is of interest to you, pour yourself a cup of […]
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.
