Shining Star Runner

Shining Star Runner

by | Dec 18, 2020 | Foundation Quilting, Shop

Most people are familiar with the Star of Bethlehem and how it led the three magi or wise men to find Jesus when he was born. Many people don’t know that the star was really the alignment of planets, which look like a star to the human eye. Based upon the...
Living with a Quilter – a Legal Perspective

Living with a Quilter – a Legal Perspective

by | Dec 16, 2020 | Quilting Tips

Anyone living with a quilter will certainly appreciate this speech given by Judge Allan A. Fradsham, a Provincial Court Judge in Calgary, Alberta. Judge Fradsham delivered this speech as part of the closing celebration for Quilt Canada 2010. I have seen it published...
Ditch the Wrapping Paper

Ditch the Wrapping Paper

by | Dec 15, 2020 | Quilting Tips

As quilters, we LOVE fabric. So why do we use wrapping paper for our gifts? Most wrapping paper is thrown straight into the trash. The glossy finish makes it difficult to recycle. Even recycled wrapping paper is re-processed which takes quite a bit of energy and...
Comets?

Comets?

by | Dec 10, 2020 | Quilting Tips

At this time of year, the mention of comets usually makes one think of one of Santa’s reindeer. In this case, it is December’s EQ Block Challenge! This is a contemporary foundation pieced block. As you could probably guess that making this block with...
What a Catch!

What a Catch!

by | Dec 9, 2020 | Shop

Some of my favorite memories as a child are fishing with my dad and my sister. Sometimes, we had a good catch. Other times we didn’t. Regardless, we always came back with quite a story. We love retelling those stories when we get together. One of our favorite...