Stencils or Templates
by lsmith | Jan 22, 2026 | Quilting Tips
First, let’s be clear — these are my definitions, and they may not match industry standards. I think of templates as something you trace around the outside of, while stencils are something you trace inside of. Why did I make both?Honestly — because the cutter does it...
What Is 3-D Appliqué?
by lsmith | Jan 22, 2026 | Quilting Tips
What better way to describe 3-D appliqué than with pictures? At its heart, 3-D appliqué is a way to add texture, depth, and visual interest to fusible appliqué projects — and solve one of the most common appliqué dilemmas at the same time: How do I quilt this? With...
January 2026 Patterns
by lsmith | Jan 12, 2026 | Quilting Tips
As we roll into the new year, there are some new patterns coming out of the studio. Many of these patterns are ready for purchase, others will be available for pre-order soon. We hope you enjoy them as much as we...
Canva for Quilters
by lsmith | Jan 12, 2026 | Canva, Quilting Tips
Last fall, I introduced the idea of using Canva as a tool for quilting. Since then, a few of you gently reminded me that Canva is still pretty new — and some of you weren’t quite sure what it was or why a quilter might want it. So let’s start there. Canva is a FREE,...
Double Wedding Ring Revisited
by lsmith | Dec 16, 2025 | Quilting Tips
A small project, clear steps, and a fresh look at curved piecing. I originally revisited the Double Wedding Ring because I needed to test a block for my Viewed Through a Dewdrop pattern. I wanted to be sure the block would behave before committing it to a larger...