On a scale of totally crappy weeks, this one is near the top, but spring is in the air, so I am feeling hopeful for better things to come. Sara and Eva are off to Southern California on a Spring Break adventure, and the photos they are sending me seem to indicate they are having […]
I mentioned a couple of new projects that I had happened upon (or perhaps they happened upon me). One is a block of the month hosted by Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts. Corey's project is called "Sunny Patches", and that is pretty much how this fabric line feels to me. I am using a very […]
I read 21 books in February and March, but I am not going to review all of them here. I have picked my top 10 books, which were all 4 or 5 stars. Make yourself a cup of tea or coffee and let's settle in. Here is my rating system: 5 Stars: Loved it and […]
I have a couple of new projects to share with you this week. It recently came to my attention that a year-long sew-along started a couple of years ago called Etoiles Rouges. The block-of-the-week program offered 49 blocks, all Ohio Star variations. The program ended but was so popular, it has been offered again. For […]
I am making major strides toward finishing my Opening Day UFO. Yesterday I got three rows of stars sewn together for the center of the quilt. I was thrilled that the points of the stars are all coming together great. There was some concern in my mind that they might not. And I am thrilled […]
Here we have 36 star blocks for Opening Day! Making them wasn't too bad, except for trying to starch the already pieced units. I did switch over to Mary Ellen's Best Press, and it is working pretty well. The fabric doesn't get as stiff as I like, but you know what that product is brilliant […]
I have been completely obsessed with my discovery of an old UFO "Opening Day", a pattern by Carrie Nelson. This UFO was all cut out and all the flying geese for the star blocks were made. Back in the day, I wasn't that concerned about making flying geese with a super accurate method, and I […]
I got an email this weekend from someone who was looking for a pattern in this Farmhouse Favorites book by Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. Since Carrie is my favorite designer I have her book. The book is out of print now, sadly, but you can still get copies on Amazon and used […]
I am really having a ball this week with plenty of free time on my hands. I put away the St. Patrick's decorations and realized that many of my older table toppers are looking shabby and not up to "snuff" anymore. That made me think I should eliminate them and make room for newer seasonal […]
I am really coming along with the Red Sampler blocks this week. Not too many more to go. I realized last week that each of those blocks needs to be framed with strips of background fabric. Luckily several Etsy sellers had the fabric, so I have been ordering it. Those Etsy vendors typically are super […]
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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.
