I actually had a fairly productive day yesterday. Still blowing my nose a lot, but I feel like I have some energy again. I did some easy sewing. I made 14 more square in a square units for the border of my Apple Sauce quilt. I've got a good-sized pile completed so far. I must […]
Whenever I'm sick I want tea and oranges. I think it goes back to my college days. Does anyone remember the old Leonard Cohen song, Suzanne? "Suzanne takes you down to her house by the riverShe feeds you tea and oranges that come all the way from China…" Well, I think I am about ready […]
I've had a cold/virus this week, and have not had much pep. In my life, for certain I have had colds worse than this one, but it's been enough to curtail my activities. I did cut out most of the alternate blocks for the Apple Sauce quilt top, and I have started making the 80 […]
Was Sunday not the longest day ever? I swear it felt like that day was 34 hours long instead of 24. When we turn the clocks back, it is always so hard for me to adjust to the time change. In addition, I have come down with a slight cold. Scratchy throat, irritating cough, lots […]
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 […]
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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.
