by lsmith | Aug 23, 2021 | Shop
Being of Irish heritage, plaid was an integral part of our family growing up. I can’t remember seeing my grandfather without plaid. Sometimes, he would even wear two plaids at once. That made most of the fashion-conscious women of the family cringe. He would...
by lsmith | Aug 22, 2021 | Designs, Shop
Do you remember simple toys and times when you were a kid? The times when punishment was being sent to your room? You had to come inside by dusk. You and your friends took hikes in the nearby woods or park and built forts from fallen limbs. A bike ride around the...
by lsmith | Aug 15, 2021 | Shop
Earlier this summer, we published Fall Framed featuring Timeless Treasure’s “Autumn Symphony” collection. The pattern was used to make a sweet wall hanging or table topper measuring 34″ x 44″. It has been very popular with some shops. We...
by lsmith | Jul 20, 2021 | Shop
Dashing Americana is a reimagination of the Churn Dash Block. This block is quickly assembled with strip piecing, half square triangles two at a time, and fused appliques. This was really a fun project from start to finish! There are so many possibilities to learn...
by lsmith | Jun 30, 2021 | Quilting Tips, Shop
A few weeks ago, I joined a group of talented quilters to reimagine a traditional quilting block – Churn Dash. It is an uneven nine patch block with half square triangles (HST) in the corners. It was absolutely wonderful to see how each designer took a fresh...
by lsmith | Jun 17, 2021 | Shop
A few days ago, I received a much awaited box of fabric from Hoffmans Fabrics of California. I was so excited to see what was came in this order. In the past year, shipments from manufacturers have been like opening presents. You know what you requested, but you are...
