by lsmith | Dec 2, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Christmas this year has a different meaning for me… I am sure many of you have been where I am now. Most holidays have been filled with plans for decorating, making cookies, buying or making gifts. It has been a time of giving and celebrating. But for some, this...
by lsmith | Nov 10, 2024 | Quilting Tips
For those of you who are new to quilting, you may be wondering what foundation piecing is. For those of you who know foundation piecing, you may be curious about how you can use freezer paper for it. Let me help you understand. First, foundation paper piecing is NOT...
by lsmith | Nov 5, 2024 | Blog Hop, Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is going shopping this month! With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, each of our talented quilters has created a block for our shopping theme. We hope you enjoy what we have dreamed up for you. Money Themed Quilt Block by Carolina...
by lsmith | Nov 5, 2024 | Quilting Tips
It is easy to get distracted by the media and the craziness, especially this time of year. We can forget those important little things. And then someone reminds you… I was having one of those moments recently. Trying not to doom scroll through the news. Avoiding...
by lsmith | Oct 24, 2024 | Quilting Tips
I spend so much time on the tops of my quilts and the quilting, that sometimes I neglect the backing. Do you know what I mean? I pick the fabric that kind of goes with the top and is the right size. Not much thought, just a mechanical step… Well, a few of my...
by lsmith | Oct 8, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Have you ever pulled a needle out of your machine after a short project, intending to use it for another project? You put it in a safe place. And some time later, maybe a month, a week, a day (if you are me), you find that needle but can’t remember what the...
