by lsmith | May 13, 2021 | Quilting Tips
Have you ever noticed that there are so many different types of rotary cutters? Why do we need so many different kinds? Is it just marketing? Well, it isn’t just marketing, some really do different things and have unique features. For example, some have more...
by lsmith | May 12, 2021 | Quilting Tips
Star Dahlia Dashing Dahlias It is time for the EQ8 Block Spotlight again! This month, it is the Star Dahlia, which is similar to the Jungle flower we tackled last year. This block can be made as a pieced block, but is probably easier to make as a combination of...
by lsmith | May 4, 2021 | Quilting Tips
Frond Studios has joined Northcott and I am so excited to have two patterns designed for their absolutely fabulous Daydreamin’ collection. If you haven’t seen the collection in the Northcott Look Book, it is truly a work of art! This video shows some of...
by lsmith | Apr 12, 2021 | Tips and Tricks
Have you ever worked on a quilt and been confused about which color was which? Have you ever decided to change the fabric in a quilt pattern? If so, then you probably have had fabric confusion. The symptoms include the following statements: What color was that? How...
by lsmith | Apr 11, 2021 | Tips and Tricks
Over the past two days, I have been washing fabric for the Forget Me Not quilt, which as twenty-one fabrics of varying shades and intensities of purple and yellow. Fabric cuts ranged from 1/4 yard to 1 1/2 yards. The light batiks bled very little as expected. The...
by lsmith | Apr 10, 2021 | Quilting Tips
Tulip from North Carolina It is that time of the month again… the EQ8 Block Spotlight! The spotlight shines on the Tulip from North Carolina. This lovely applique block is appropriate for this time of year, don’t you think? I absolutely love tulips,...
