Monthly Archives: February 2016

New work

Posted on February 29, 2016 by nicolabeverage

   I finished this little (5″ x 7″) piece yesterday.     And sketched out the next piece in the series today. I made three backgrounds with the intention of playing with portraits in my stitched collage style. I was clearly … Continue reading →

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Sewing makes me feel like a human

Posted on February 19, 2016 by nicolabeverage

   I made this quilt block yesterday.     This one too. These are the first two blocks in The Splendid Sampler quilt-a-long by Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson. They are small, only 6 inches, but they feel like a huge accomplishment and … Continue reading →

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Things no one tells you about cancer

Posted on February 14, 2016 by nicolabeverage

  This is me last August shortly after being diagnosed with breast cancer…tired, grubby and happily enjoying a camping trip with friends, determined to fight but also determined to live my life. I haven’t talked a lot on social media … Continue reading →

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