Back to the Splendid Sampler! It's been awhile. But I am ever so grateful that from the get-go, Pat and Jane emphasized that this journey would be one that you could take at your own pace and not worry about keeping up. I had a great start,...
I'm having a Blue Christmas. But hold on, don't start feeling all sorry for me or anything. We don't ALWAYS have to be cheerful, happy, Smiles all of the time. It's not that I am super Sad or anything. I am mostly pretty content actually. And THAT...
So do you remember when I posted about Natalie Barnes' Hand Maker fabric back in October? Well, this here post is the follow up post I promised. I have known Natalie off and on over the years from Quilt Markets past. She was a big supporter of Generation...
Today is my day on Pat Sloan's Book Tour! And it's Pat's birthday today I hear! So be sure to wish her a happy one! Let's just get right to talking about the book, shall we? Pat's book Teach Me to Machine Quilt is great one for...
I am so thankful. For so many things: My Best Friend and Savior Jesus - I may not be an obvious or typical Jesus Freak, but I know that I need Him every single day, hour, minute, microsecond, you get the picture. My wife (My other Best...
Howdy! Dropping into this dusty ole blog again. I swear I love coming here, but it seems like there is NEVER enough time to stop and visit with you. This pile on the cutting table is partly why in my clean up adventure this fall/winter in...
Peace...
Honestly, I Just LOVE everything Jennifer Paganelli does. Her fabric design and color sense really speak to me. Well, serenade me is more like it. Full, rich, and over the top. Sheer joy to my soul. Seriously. ColorBrigade is a perfect example. Lush florals and highly detailed damask like...
So this summer during my time at Sisters, I got to know Natalie Barnes from beyond the reef a little better. What a sweet, kind-hearted and loving lady! And she just loves color and design and flora and fauna as much as I do. She lives in Los Angeles,...
Good Morning, Afternoon, Evening! For those of you new to visiting the Blue Nickel (as I like to call this site), welcome! For those who have been coming for awhile, the next statement will not surprise you in the least. I only had 10 + months to prepare...