Love the Pattern, But Not the Fabric?
by lsmith | Feb 3, 2021 | Quilting Tips
We have all been there. Love the fabric but can’t find a pattern you like for it. Love the pattern, but not the fabric the designer chose for it. Believe it or not, the second quandary is not so hard to fix. The reason you may like the pattern is the movement,...
Snowflake Whimsy
by lsmith | Feb 1, 2021 | Quilting Tips
What a day to release Snowflake Whimsy! It is still snowing outside and I am warming up by the fireplace. As soon as my fingers warm up, I will head downstairs to hopefully finish quilting Snowflake Whimsy. Then, I will have fun embellishing it with some metallic...
Listen to Your Machine
by lsmith | Jan 25, 2021 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
How often do you listen to your sewing machine? I know many of us talk to our sewing machines (or curse at them), but we don’t expect them to talk back. Machines are getting smarter, but hopefully they aren’t that smart. Regardless of whether you talk to...
🧵 Appliqué Apprehension
by lsmith | Jan 18, 2021 | Quilting Tips
Flower Fiesta Updated May 2025 to better guide you through choosing your ideal appliqué method—part of the new Appliqué Unplugged series! ✂️ Finding Your Perfect Fit Appliqué can be intimidating, even for seasoned stitchers. I get it—I was once there too. Despite...
Western Spy
by lsmith | Jan 12, 2021 | Designs, Quilting Tips
Western Spy This week EQ8 announced another block challenge – Western Spy. Think eight-point star meets wreath. Designing with this was fun… piecing it would be a different challenge: y-seams galore! When I saw this block, two totally different ideas came...