by lsmith | Oct 1, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is indulging in sweets this month! Each of our talented quilters has created a block for our sweet theme. We hope you enjoy what we have dreamed up for you. Donut Quilt Block by Carolina MooreSwirly Lollipop by Patchwork BreezeCaramel Apples by...
by lsmith | Sep 15, 2024 | Quilting Tips
When cleaning out my mother’s sewing room, we found a drawer full of needles. There were darning needles, embroidery needles, milliner needles, betweens, quilting needles, applique needles, tapestry needles, chenin needles, beading needles…. And that was...
by lsmith | Sep 8, 2024 | Color Theory, Quilting Tips
We spend so much time picking the perfect palette with our fabrics, but threads can make or break your quilting project. Thread choices are not just black and white. They cover piecing, applique and quilting, bobbins and top threads. So, you need to think...
by lsmith | Sep 2, 2024 | Quilting Tips
This is one of the saddest moments for me. Over the past week, I have been packing up my mother’s sewing room… Taking the things I knew she wanted me to have. Sorting the rest for my dad to sell or donate. Noting the duplicate rulers and threads that she...
by lsmith | Aug 12, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Back to our thread dilemma… You are staring at a myriad of thread choices either in the shop or online. You have made your choice on materials based upon your newly found knowledge. But now to decide on the thread size. There are loads of options from really...
by lsmith | Aug 6, 2024 | Quilting Tips
This is dedicated to those of you who have struggled with illness or other disruptive life events like changes in job status or family issues. When I was diagnosed with cancer five months ago, many very special people told me to give myself some grace during that...