Trying Triangles
by lsmith | Jan 29, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Quarter-square triangle Quilters tend to be collectors and I am no exception. Not only do I collect fabric, but rulers, notiions, thread, etc. In fact, one of my resolutions is to unwrap some of these rulers that haven’t been used and put them to good use. As I...January 2020 Crazy Quilt Block
by lsmith | Jan 28, 2020 | Quilting Tips
January Crazy Quilt Block I have always wanted make a crazy quilt. In fact, I have been collecting fabric remnants, ribbon, beads, lace, and other bits and bobs for years. Many of these came from the clearance rack or estate sales. What I had been missing was...Inside Machine Maintenance
by lsmith | Jan 27, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Recently, I had to take a short break from my longarm quilting. Just like your car, it was only for a few hours, while my local Handiquilter technician, Joe, performed routine maintenance. Instead of every 3 months or 5,000 miles, my longarm needs maintenance every...Royal Star
by lsmith | Jan 24, 2020 | Quilting Tips
For generations, quilting has been a group activity. Today, we may sit our sewing rooms and stitch by ourselves, but we still seek the comradery that comes with quilting. To achieve that, we join guilds that meet routinely, we take classes, and we join FaceBook...