How to Survive and Thrive at a Quilt Show?
by lsmith | Jul 30, 2019 | Quilting Tips
With all of the projects I have on my plate, why would I attend a quilt show? I could spend that time and money toward finishing some of those projects… Quilt shows can provide inspiration, education and deals if you know where to find them. Well, this weekend,...
What Are Precuts?
by lsmith | Jul 26, 2019 | Quilting Tips
Have you ever read a pattern or visited a website and they mention precuts? Have you ever wondered what precuts are? Precuts are usually sets of fabric pieces assembled by the manufacturer, although shops may package their own as well. Precuts aren’t really kits...
Difference in Quilt Fabric Quality
by lsmith | Jul 25, 2019 | Quilting Tips
My mom always told me that you could tell the quality of a fabric by the feel. She used to walk through the fabric stores running her fingers across the bolts. When she came to one that felt good, she would decide if she liked how it looked. Most people look first...Just Step away from the Sewing Machine
by lsmith | Jul 23, 2019 | Quilting Tips
Ever have one of those days when nothing seems or seams to be going right? Today is one of those days. It was supposed to be a simple day – piece a backing and load the quilt onto my longarm. Piecing should have taken me about 10 minutes to sew to pieces of...
Autumn Rails
by lsmith | Jul 20, 2019 | Quilting Tips
Autumn RailsLaureen Smith 2019 Over coming your fear of cutting (FOC) or just short on time? This rail fence pattern is a great option. I found some great jelly rolls on sale, so I bought four rolls and some coordinating backing. As an aside, I have found that buying...