This quilt is a kit that I bought online a while ago. You can still find the kits, and they are priced right at just over $100. It is called Spooks and Spells, designed by Stacy Iest Hsu, using her fabric line Home Sweet Haunt. The quilt makes use of an adorable panel, which I […]
It’s a dark and dreary day here, but I took pictures of my Halloween decorations anyway. I had fun this week pulling out all the goodies from the decorations cupboards out in the garage. I am so fortunate to have so much great storage space in this house. If we ever move I will have […]
Do you track your reading? I’ve been tracking the books I read for the past 10 years or more and I love looking back at my lists and see how my taste has changed and how much time I have had in my life each year for reading. For the past few years I have […]
I’ll be the first to admit it, September was a slow reading month for me. I didn’t read as many books as I typically do, and my choice of books was on the lighter side, with a couple of exceptions. The reason for my reading slump was the fact that I was so preoccupied with […]
This Pumpkin Spice Gatherings quilt top is a monster. I have it spread out in two rooms while I am sewing the rows together. I organized the 15 rows into 5 sections of three rows each. I started at the top, as one does, and am working my way down. What you see in the […]
I admit, I have allowed myself to be distracted by some new and shiny projects: Pumpkin Spice Gatherings and Autumn Nights to name two. Cali & Co has fallen by the wayside and I am two months behind. I made up for lost time yesterday and whipped together Block 8 in the Cali & Co […]
Have you heard of Tilda fabrics? It is turning into a big sensation among so many of us quilters here in the US. I am beginning to see it everywhere, and was moved to purchase a fat eighth bundle of the latest collection Merry Little Christmas. Tilda fabric, designed by Tone Finnanger of Norway, is […]
My husband has been asking me to make more vegetarian meals, so in an effort to do that, I have been making this delicious White Bean Soup every now and then. It goes together quickly, doesn’t heat up the kitchen in our warm September weather, and is positively packed with delicious flavor. The main ingredients […]
Yay me, I managed to finish the Autumn Nights table topper from Fat Quarter Shop. I changed up the borders a bit after seeing a photo someone posted on the Facebook site. I liked the addition of the narrow orange containment border and thought the taupe outer border was a bit boring. The orange print […]
How cute is this little pumpkin mug rug? I saw the pattern on Instagram and knew I had to have one right away. The pattern is by Carried Away Quilting and is called Holiday Latte Mug Rug. The adorable pattern is available on the Etsy site for only $4.50. There are two versions: Autumn and […]
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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.
