Fabulous Fussy Cuts
by lsmith | Jan 4, 2024 | General Quilting, Quilting Tips
Fussy cutting is a creative way of ensuring the portions of the fabric you love are incorporated in your project. Maybe you want to cut a specific row of fabric, like from a border stripe. Or you like a specific image from a panel or running yardage as a focal point...Patriotic Charms
by lsmith | Jul 3, 2023 | General Quilting, Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
If you are on our subscription list, you may have received a few block patterns in our newsletter. We have a few more of those on their way to you. For those of you not on the mailing list yet, please sign up to receive the new block patterns. Previously released ones...First Aid for Your Ironing Board
by lsmith | Jun 9, 2023 | General Quilting, Quilting Tips
How often do you think about your ironing board? Honestly, I rarely think about mine, until there is an issue. I have had this particular ironing board for almost 40 years. I take it for granted…. Until something goes wrong. In this case, I noticed something funky...Quilters Unlimited 2023 Quilt Exhibit
by lsmith | Jun 5, 2023 | General Quilting
I am always excited to see the work of other quilters. It is fun to see what colors, designs, and techniques interest them. With some, I stop to wonder what has inspired them. This week, my guild, Quilters Unlimited, is sharing their quilt exhibition online. The...Threading the Needle
by lsmith | Dec 10, 2022 | General Quilting, Quilting Tips
The only debate that could be greater than cotton vs polyester thread in the quilting world is probably to pre-wash or not to pre-wash fabrics. I am not going to jump into either debate here. But I do want to share some information about how to pick the right thread...