When Chad and Nicole first started dating, or . . should I say . . when I first became aware that they were dating, one of the things I asked Nicole was “Do you sew?” Her response: “Why would I?”
Later on, after they had been dating a while, I wanted to make her a quilt and asked her about her favorite color and she said “Anything but purple! I do not like purple at all!”
It was time for Chad and I to have a serious discussion! He was dating a girl who had no interest in sewing and didn’t like purple. This could not happen in our family.
Somehow through the years, maybe because Nicole fell in love with quilts, or maybe because boredom is about to overtake her, but she decided she would try quilting. In July, she started and has almost finished a grandmother’s flower garden (hexies) that she is piecing by hand using the paper. Later, she decided she wanted to make a quilt on the machine so I got her all set up with all the supplies she would need. On my last visit to MO, I took Nicole an older Kenmore machine that I had. I thought she might like it because it did a few decorative stitches and she might some day want to sew for Addie but she fell in love with the Singer 301 machine that I had brought to use so I could sew along with her.
Nicole’s Boxy Stars
Last night she posted the photo of her quilt so far. First . . she’s sewing and she’s loving it! Second, she’s using my old Singer 301 (which I guess technically belongs to her now!) and she’s using Bonnie Hunter’s Boxy Stars pattern. I’ve known Bonnie for many years. I can’t even remember how long but I bought my first APQS longarm in 2000 or 2001 and I remember sitting and talking on the phone with Bonnie about longarm quilting before buying that machine.
It’s nice . . the sewing machine, the purple and a pattern designed and written by a friend. Nicole is such a great daughter-in-law! She truly is the daughter I never had. Sometimes I wonder if Chad feels left out. I talk to Nicole way more than I talk to him but he’s either working or sleeping. When I send packages to them, it’s either stuff for Addie or something sewing or knitting related for Nicole. I guess I need to make a point to send something special to Chad. Hes’ a great son and I surely don’t want him to feel left out.
Leslie Sorenson says
Ahhhh…the gift of a daughter in law who is truly a daughter. I adore my DIL. She isn’t quilting yet but the 9 year old grand-daughter is catching the bug. I am blessed. You are blessed.
Kay Sorensen says
she has a great color sense and is not afraid to use it!
Angie in SoCal says
What a compliment to your supportive nature that Nicole has begun quilting. And she’s doing a great job. Congrats to you both.
Robin says
Great job Nicole! I have a Boxy Stars top almost done myself if I can figure out what to use for my border.
Dottie N. says
Very nice and “sew” glad she’s caught the quilting bug ;-).
Mary-Kay says
That’s great that Nicole has fallen under the quilting spell. I need a daughter-in-law like that. Not that I don’t love my daughter-in-law but if she quilted that would just be awesome. My boys have no interest in quilting unless there’s a computer involved.
Susan says
I expect Chad is happy whatever you do, because you and Nicole get along, and anyone who makes her happy, or Addie, is okay in his book. =) Men aren’t as complicated as women. LOL Great that she’s really taken to the sewing thing.
Linda says
Oh, what a big smile this put on my face. It’s just all coming together like a patchwork quilt! ;D From the day you introduced us to Nicole, I just felt like she was perfect for Chad, and it’s been wonderful hearing about them getting married and having your adorable granddaughter. The quilting (and yes, the purple) are just icing on the cake!
Angie says
Wonderful quilt Nicole! So glad you like making quilts! If this is one of your first projects, I can’t wait to see what’s next! You have a great sense of color! I know Judy is very happy to have a daughter in law like you!
Brandy M. says
Nicole’s doing GREAT! Her quilt is beautiful so far!!!
You’re a lucky mother-in-law, but she’s an even luckier daughter-in-law!!
🙂
Judy S says
Looks like you’ve won a convert! Good job, neither of our daughters have taken to sewing or knitting…..
Pratima says
Nicole’s star quilt is beautiful! Congratulations on her first quilt 🙂
Margaret says
Judy thank you for sharing this beutiful quilt with us.
This is a great 2 1/2 strip scrappy quilt.
Love it!
Eileen says
That is so cool! Nicole is a precious young lady. I bet she will even learn to knit socks!! Her quilt is beautiful !