by lsmith | Dec 21, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Part of my morning routine is making and drinking a mug of hot tea. It helps wake me up and brings immediate cheer to my morning. I once had a boss who believed I drank a bit too much tea, so I took a hiatus from my morning ritual. By the end of the week, he begged me...
by lsmith | Dec 18, 2020 | Foundation Quilting, Shop
Most people are familiar with the Star of Bethlehem and how it led the three magi or wise men to find Jesus when he was born. Many people don’t know that the star was really the alignment of planets, which look like a star to the human eye. Based upon the...
by lsmith | Dec 16, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Anyone living with a quilter will certainly appreciate this speech given by Judge Allan A. Fradsham, a Provincial Court Judge in Calgary, Alberta. Judge Fradsham delivered this speech as part of the closing celebration for Quilt Canada 2010. I have seen it published...
by lsmith | Dec 15, 2020 | Quilting Tips
As quilters, we LOVE fabric. So why do we use wrapping paper for our gifts? Most wrapping paper is thrown straight into the trash. The glossy finish makes it difficult to recycle. Even recycled wrapping paper is re-processed which takes quite a bit of energy and...
by lsmith | Dec 10, 2020 | Quilting Tips
At this time of year, the mention of comets usually makes one think of one of Santa’s reindeer. In this case, it is December’s EQ Block Challenge! This is a contemporary foundation pieced block. As you could probably guess that making this block with...
by lsmith | Dec 1, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Today is Giving Tuesday, which is the time to buy some of our patterns since all of the proceeds today will be donated to a cause. Proceeds from Forget Me Not are donated to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Proceeds for the Mustache pattern are donated to the...
