What a struggle this week's Moda Blockheads block 8 was for me. I made one and wasn't happy with it. So I wasted a ton of fabric trying to make a second block that was better. I made square in a square blocks umpteen ways. And they were all the wrong size, or when trimmed […]
I actually LOVE this Moda Blockheads Block 8 by Robin Pickens. My execution of it? Mmm, not so much. I had a devil of a time with the square in the square block units. First off, I made four perfect units in the wrong size. And of course, you can't trim those down. I am […]
My Bats and Boos quilt is all but finished. I just need to add an outer border and send it off to be quilted. I will love using this next Halloween. I am really happy with how it turned out and how fun it was to make. The pattern is free on Fatquartershop.com. This center […]
Just a quickie post today. I did finish the last of the Apple Sauce blocks. More background fabric is on order for the alternate squares and corner triangle pieces. I still have to make 80 some odd square in a square blocks for the border. That is fine. It is mindless paper piecing I can […]
Our family Halloween party has been derailed for a few years due to COVID-19, but we planned a big one for this year. It was very nearly canceled at the last minute due to a life-threatening health crisis a family member is suddenly and very unexpectedly dealing with. Prayers and good thoughts are welcome. One […]
I am finally getting the binding on the best Halloween quilt ever, Halloween 1904, a pattern by Blackbird Designs. I made this quilt about 10 years ago, and only just had it quilted. Don't ever think you've waited too long to get your quilt quilted. It's a monster in size, and I will be stitching […]
Week 7 of Moda Blockheads 5 was designed by Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life, and I love it. This is a great block and I will definitely be making it again for other projects. I am making a little change to my color palette for this project. I was originally using some brighter oranges […]
I just love working on a seasonal project in keeping with whatever season I am in. I started this Fatquartershop free sew-along a week or so ago and am nearly finished with it. It is called Bats and Boos. All the free patterns are on the FQS website. I just need to make the center […]
Eva's school has been having some special Halloween-themed events, and this past Friday was a big one for 7th graders. They had a Halloween dance and dinner which seemed to be well attended. Eva and her friend Riley were Power Puff Girls, a thing that was popular in the 80's or 90's. I can't keep […]
September was a slow reading month for me. I have had more time for sewing and perhaps that was why. At any rate, these six books were enjoyable for me and you might like them too. Lots of historical fiction this time! There were two additional books I got about halfway through and decided I […]
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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.
