🎯 No More Sticky Situations: Meet Your New Favorite Appliqué Tool
by lsmith | Apr 13, 2025 | Quilting Tips
You ever try to line up teeny tiny appliqué pieces on your ironing board, only to have them wiggle out of place right before you press? Yeah. Same. 😩 That’s why it is so important to pick the right mat for your fusible appliqué. These babies are lifesavers when you’re...
Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Fabric Stash? Let’s Fix That!
by lsmith | Apr 8, 2025 | Quilting Tips
Overwhelmed by your fabric stash? Here’s your solution! Be honest—how many times have you walked into your sewing space, looked at all the fabric you’ve collected, and felt totally overwhelmed? You’re not alone. We all have projects we meant to finish, fabric we...
🧵 A Tourmaline Twist on Tight Times: Quilting When the Economy Feels Wonky
by lsmith | Apr 7, 2025 | Quilting Tips
Alright, my quilty friends. Time for some tough quilting therapy talk. We all know quilters have always been a thrifty bunch. We come from a long line of flour-sack stitchers and scrap savers. We’ve cut up baby clothes, ties and T-shirts that held a thousand memories...
Quilt Block Mania – April 2025
by lsmith | Apr 1, 2025 | Blog Hop, Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is continuing this year with Gardening. And I am so happy. I was able to dig in my garden this week and plant some new roses. There were lots of possibilities here for a quilter. I encourage you to visit these wonderful designers to see what spin...
🎨 Fade to Fab: Playing with Color Gradients in Your Quilts 🎨
by lsmith | Mar 25, 2025 | Quilting Tips
Ever feel like your quilt is missing that something to give it depth, movement, or just a splash of extra wow? That’s where color gradients come in. They help your eye move around so the quilt doesn’t look so – (well how do I put this nicely, I...