What’s in the Selvedge?
by lsmith | Jul 27, 2023 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
The selvedge, or finished edge, of your quilting fabric may be a little more special than you realize. Are you curious? If so, please read on. First, it helps to understand a little bit about how fabric created. Woven fabrics, like quilting fabric, are made on a loom....
Resizing Your Quilt – Part 2
by lsmith | Jul 12, 2023 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
You found a quilt pattern you adore, but it is the wrong size. Is it too small or too big? Is it traditional or foundation pieced? Does it have appliques? Is it a medallion? Does it have a few different blocks or one block? Does it have borders? Does it include fussy...
Resizing Your Quilt – Part 1
by lsmith | Jul 9, 2023 | Quilting Tips
In the past few years, I have had several requests to make my patterns for quilts larger. Some have asked for wall hangings to become throws, or throws to become full, or full to become king. So, I thought it may be a good time to talk about quilt sizes and how to get...
Patriotic Charms
by lsmith | Jul 3, 2023 | General Quilting, Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
If you are on our subscription list, you may have received a few block patterns in our newsletter. We have a few more of those on their way to you. For those of you not on the mailing list yet, please sign up to receive the new block patterns. Previously released ones...
Making Multiples
by lsmith | Jun 16, 2023 | Quilting Tips
Making Skipping Stones was so much fun. Why? The large blocks were a blast to make from units that were made in multiples. What does that mean? Strip piecing was used to make Four Patch. Half Square Triangles (HST) were made two at a time. Flying Geese were made four...