Well, I made a happy discovery yesterday. I was looking at the "Rollin' Along" book featuring the jelly roll quilt I want to make and took a closer look at the fabric used in the quilt. Hmmm, turns out it is a collection called Cozy Up by Corey Yoder. Which I happen to have a fat eighth bundle of.
So that means, I can make the quilt exactly as pictured in the book. I'll have to cut my own strips, but that's no problem. Sometimes you want to branch out and be different, and sometimes you just want the exact quilt that inspired you.
Now I have to figure out what to do with Squirrelly Girl and Kitty Corn....
Yesterday was my birthday and it was pretty much a perfect day all around. I woke up to red roses and a sweet card from my husband. At lunchtime, a friend took me out to eat at a local hotel, and afterward we went to our local indy bookstore. I got to sew a bit in the afternoon, then my husband took me out to dinner. I had lots of well wishes all day long and went to bed with a very full tummy and happy heart.
Happy belated birthday! It's always so fun to be a bit spoiled.
Posted by: Mary | June 14, 2022 at 04:11 AM
Happy Belated birthday! It sounds like you had a wonderful day.
Posted by: Jocelyn | June 14, 2022 at 04:57 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday Nicole! That is just the kind of day I would want too.
Posted by: KimS | June 14, 2022 at 05:39 AM
Happy Birthday Nicole, wonderful birthday, wishing you a great year ahead. Your new quilt endeavor looks like a winner.
Posted by: Stephani in N. TX | June 14, 2022 at 06:35 AM
Happy Happy! Sounds like a wonderful day. I have a friend like yours who also makes it a special day. Nice, isn't it?
Posted by: sue s | June 14, 2022 at 06:37 AM
š¶šHappy birthday, Nicole! šš¶
Posted by: Jan | June 14, 2022 at 06:41 AM
Happy, happy birthday, Nicole!! Yesterday sounded wonderful and I'm glad you found the perfect fabric for your quilt. I hope your 53rd year is full of books and quilts!!!
Posted by: T Holzer | June 14, 2022 at 06:45 AM
Sounds like the ideal way to celebrate your birthday! And what serendipity to have JUST the fabric for that pattern.
Posted by: Nann | June 14, 2022 at 06:49 AM
Happy birthday, Nicole! Sounds like a perfect day!
Posted by: Joan S. | June 14, 2022 at 07:20 AM
Happy belated birthday! And three cheers for finding just what you need in your stash (and more!)!!
Posted by: Debbie R. | June 14, 2022 at 07:30 AM
Happy belated birthday! Sounds like you had a wonderful day. The roses are beautiful. I'm glad you found exactly what you want for your jelly roll quilt!
Posted by: CarolE | June 14, 2022 at 07:39 AM
Happy Birthday Nicoleš·šš„³Glad you had a beautiful day and hope your year is even better!
I chuckled when you said you were going to use the same fabric in the photo! I do that all the time! Sometimes you just donāt want any surprises! š
Posted by: Kerry | June 14, 2022 at 08:00 AM
Happy Birthday Nicole! Have a wonderful new year in your life! Best Wishes!
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | June 14, 2022 at 08:09 AM
Happy Birthday, Nicole! Sounds like it was a wonderful day! I'll be babysitting my granddaughters on mine, which is the 22nd. No one I'd rather spend my day with! ā¤ļø
Posted by: Carolyn | June 14, 2022 at 08:20 AM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Jayne | June 14, 2022 at 09:02 AM
happy birthday! it sounds like it was a perfect day.
Posted by: Ina | June 14, 2022 at 09:31 AM
Happy Belated Birthday and cheers to a wonderful Year!!
Posted by: Patty | June 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Happy Birthday! The best birthdays are spent enjoying time with those we love. I am sure enjoying all of your quilting projects too.
Posted by: Christine Cole | June 14, 2022 at 07:07 PM
Happy Birthday! Sounds like a wonderful day. Wishing you the best of the year ahead. Woohoo on the fabric find! Stitch away.
Posted by: Taria | June 15, 2022 at 06:50 AM
Happy Birthday! I love the fat eighth bundle! Can't go wrong with Corey Yoder!
Posted by: Sandy Carlson | June 15, 2022 at 02:55 PM
Happy belated Birthday! Have a wonderful new year.
Your posts about Rollinā Along are so inspiring, I ordered the book. And I am planning to join in on the fun of the sew-along for Family Reunion. The fabrics will come from my stash.
Posted by: Edith | June 15, 2022 at 11:08 PM
Happy belated birthday. Iām glad you had a wonderful day- lots of memories!
Posted by: Carolyn Patty | June 16, 2022 at 02:09 AM
Thatās going to make a lovely quilt, Cori Yoderās fabric lines are so pretty! Belated birthday wishes, wonderful when a birthday has a little of many things you love!
Posted by: Jennifer in Indy | July 03, 2022 at 04:52 PM