This is "Simplicity", Sewcialites Block 17, designed by Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique. That is her photo above of the two blocks she made using her gorgeous Love Note fabrics. I didn't think this block would work in the style of quilt I am planning, so I decided to skip it. I was going to […]
I spent much of the day yesterday waiting for promised snow (that never arrived) and sewing blocks for the Don't Fence Me In quilt. These blocks are fun, and I enjoy making them. I am afraid I am going to run out of light fabric though. I have to think this through and see if […]
I let myself fall behind in the Sewcialites sew along and played catch up this past Saturday. Blocks 14 and 15 were the easiest ever, but 16 took some time. I am happy with how it turned out in spite of all the pieces and points to match up. Surprisingly, it was the easier block, […]
My sewing was a bit derailed last week, but I am making some progress on my Don't Fence Me In blocks. This is a really fun block to make and you can make a nice little stack of them in no time flat. I've been working assembly style, making the rail fence units first, then […]
What's on your bed this February? It has been cold and not particularly spring-like here where I live, and I have been craving some brighter and more cheerful colors. This is the Fat Quarter Shop Designer Mystery quilt for 2011. The fabrics are various Fig Tree prints with a strawberry theme. What caused me to […]
I thought I'd share a few things with you that I have been enjoying lately. These current favorites have nothing to do with quilting, just so you know. They are mostly beauty products or clothing items that have been making me feel more put together. I have been living in these Everyday Relaxed Jeans by […]
I am happy to tell you that I finished my second UFO of 2023! This is the Star-Studded Event quilt, started in the summer of 2018. This was a block-of-the-week kit/program sponsored by Primitive Gatherings. The pattern is now available on their website. It's a great scrap quilt project, and once you get those center […]
I read 12 books in January, many of which were very good. While I liked some a lot more than others, all were decent reads. Always remember just because a book wasn't for me, many of you may find it enjoyable. In my reviews, I try to relate what worked for me and what didn't.5 […]
Winner #1 of my Blogiversary Give Away is Nancy Watkins! Congratulations Nancy. Hope you enjoy these goodies. Let me know your address by private email and I will pop the book, layer cake, and jelly roll in the mail to you. Winner #2 of the Give Away is Debbie R. Hope you like the little […]
Sixteen years ago, on February 12, 2007, I published my first blog post. I've been posting pretty consistently ever since then, with a few vacation or mental health breaks. It has been a wonderful experience and a very fun ride for me. In my first post, I said one of my goals was to get […]
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.
