Practice Makes Perfect Blocks
by lsmith | Jul 1, 2024 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
When you get a new pattern, do you just want to dive in and start cutting? (Unless it is a super beautiful fabric that you are just not sure you ever want to cut…) You are not alone. We can’t wait to get started. The excitement is building. And we want...
Quilt Block of the Month – Yummy Yucca!
by lsmith | Jun 24, 2024 | Blog Hop, Quilting Tips
Seeing this in the wild definitely inspired me to make this happen! In June, a quilty friend of mine and I went for an excursion that took us to three National Parks. Along the way, we saw some amazing things, including these Yucca in bloom. Decided to be super...
Quilt Block Mania – June 2024
by lsmith | Jun 4, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is underway again! And this time we are headed to the mountains. Yes – think majestic and large! Each of our talented quilters has created a block for our alpine theme. We hope you enjoy what we have dreamed up for you. Snow-Capped Mountain by...
Quilt Block Mania – May 2024
by lsmith | May 7, 2024 | Blog Hop, Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is underway again! And this time we are headed to the desert. Yes – think hot, prickly and pretty! Each of our talented quilters has created a block for our desert oasis. We hope you enjoy what we have dreamed up for you. Coiled Snake by...
Tip Tuesday – Diamond Sashing Simplified
by lsmith | Apr 16, 2024 | Pieced Quilts, Quilting Tips
Have you ever noticed the less square a block is the more energy it takes to wrap you brain around the piecing?!! I have definitely noted that the less square things are, the more my brain is challenged to make them fit correctly. That is why Diamond quilts can be a...