Since I was excited about the idea of the Mug Rug of the Month Club, I got cracking on the January offering. I had a tub full of Primitive Gatherings Snowman Gatherings fabrics that are perfect for that month. I had a couple of false starts, but ended up with four mug rugs that are […]
This is a table runner I made last year but didn't get a chance to use until now. It is a pattern called Shine Bright by Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles Quilters. The pattern is for a lap quilt, but I adapted it to be a table runner. The pattern is jelly roll friendly, so […]
My workload has lessened a bit and I have been able to escape to the sewing room to whip up another mug rug or two. This is one that I gave to a friend who works from home. I really love giving these things to people who seem to really enjoy and appreciate them! She […]
I managed to get two little holiday mug rugs made. One for my daughter Sara, and one for me. The one I kept came out kind of funny. All the colorful mittens ended up on one side of the piece! The one I gave to Sara has the print more uniformly distributed. That is something […]
Just the quickest post. It is Sunday night and I am beat. Spent the weekend with my father, and came home Sunday afternoon and my husband and I decorated our Christmas tree. A few changes this year, which I will tell you about. The past few years I used a gold metallic ribbon throughout the […]
My husband and I spent half of yesterday decorating the house. The tree is up but has no ornaments on it. If you recall, my husband has an extensive collection of Christopher Radko ornaments and is quite particular about putting them on the tree. I am happy to leave that aspect of the holiday decor […]
Well, this was a disappointing reading month for me. Only 8 books. Two hard copies, two audiobooks and four Kindle books. One five-star read, two four and a half-stars, and five that ranked from pretty good to ick. My reviews in order of preference below: Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff. This book was […]
I have an iron update for you. My husband somehow became aware of my iron issues and went ahead and ordered a new iron for me! I asked him why he didn't save it and give it to me for Christmas, and he said years ago I told him that if he ever gave me […]
Several of you asked for the recipe I will use for my sweet potato casserole on Thanksgiving. Technically it is a yam casserole because I went out and got Garnet Yams, as so many of you suggested. The recipe that is most similar to the old one I lost is by Sara Welch at Dinner […]
More fall color. These trees are in my father's backyard. Three large Japanese maples. He lives in a modern-style house with plate glass floor-to-ceiling windows along the backside of his home. He sits in his chair in the living room and enjoys watching the nature show in his garden. Well, this is going to be […]
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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.
