Starfish Blues
by lsmith | Jan 11, 2022 | Quilting Tips
This month, the EQ8 block spotlight is on Birds and Star. In this block, an eight-pointed star is bordered with Birds in the Air units, which consist of three triangles for the birds and six triangles for the sky. My sister and my niece are visiting me this week. They...Machine Massage
by lsmith | Jan 11, 2022 | Quilting Tips
This is not a new concept, but it may be the first time it is called a machine massage! The idea is to exercise your machine by having it go through each of your stitches. If you are going to take the time to do this exercise, why not have something to show for it....
Sewing Machine Makeover
by lsmith | Jan 10, 2022 | Quilting Tips
What exactly is a sewing machine makeover? Think of this as the equivalent of a cleaning, toning, and adding a little bit of cosmetics. First and foremost, with any cleaning you need to get deep. This means taking your machine apart (as far as you are comfortable) to...Give Your Studio a Spa Treatment
by lsmith | Jan 9, 2022 | Quilting Tips
What is your New Year’s Resolution? I made few of them. One was to give my studio a spa treatment. Why not? Who doesn’t like a day being pampered. My equipment probably will like it too. Yes, I have probably been spending too much time in there during the...January 2022 Catalog
by lsmith | Jan 8, 2022 | Quilting Tips
The January 2022 catalog has been published with lot of new patterns featured in it! Find a copy in the shop or on our Welcome page. Happy Quilting! Laureen