by lsmith | Apr 7, 2025 | Quilting Tips
Alright, my quilty friends. Time for some tough quilting therapy talk. We all know quilters have always been a thrifty bunch. We come from a long line of flour-sack stitchers and scrap savers. We’ve cut up baby clothes, ties and T-shirts that held a thousand memories...
by lsmith | Apr 1, 2025 | Blog Hop, Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is continuing this year with Gardening. And I am so happy. I was able to dig in my garden this week and plant some new roses. There were lots of possibilities here for a quilter. I encourage you to visit these wonderful designers to see what spin...
by lsmith | Mar 25, 2025 | Color Theory, Quilting Tips
🎨 Fade to Fab: Playing with Color Gradients in Your Quilts 🎨 Ever feel like your quilt is missing that something to give it depth, movement, or just a splash of extra wow? That’s where color gradients come in. They help your eye move around so the quilt doesn’t...
by lsmith | Mar 17, 2025 | Quilting Tips
by lsmith | Mar 15, 2025 | Quilting Tips
Appliqué is one of my favorite ways to add fun details to a quilt, but let’s be honest—getting fabric shapes onto a quilt without frustration is a skill in itself. Thankfully, fusible web makes the process so much easier. Let’s face it, I don’t have the...
by lsmith | Mar 4, 2025 | Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is having some fun with a fancy drink or two. Rather than showing the drink – I am showing the drink maker!! I encourage you to visit these wonderful designers to see what spin they have put on this topic! Tropical Drink by Carolina Moore of...