Quilt As Desired

Quilt As Desired

Have you ever noticed that most quilt patterns end with “quilt as desired” just before you are instructed to bind the quilt? Why do designers say that rather than tell you how to quilt it? For some of us, figuring out how to quilt it is our biggest fear....
Forget Me Not Quilt Along Sponsors

Forget Me Not Quilt Along Sponsors

We are so excited to have such wonderful sponsor for the Forget Me Not Quilt Along (QAL)! The QAL is scheduled to begin July 6th! That may seem to be a long time, but it really isn’t. This QAL is unique as it is designed not only to help you make a beautiful...
Retooling

Retooling

Have you ever found yourself struggling while you are cutting your fabric? I found myself pushing down harder on the ruler to hold it in place. I tried adding nonstick tape, but I never seemed to get it in the right places. Meanwhile, my rotary cutter seemed to take...
Quilt History Month

Quilt History Month

Tea Time by Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts copyright 2021 March is a month to celebrate women not only as mothers and wives, but as pioneers with regard to social issues, science, education, the arts, etc. So it is no surprise that it is also quilt history month, since...