What’s in the Selvedge?
by lsmith | Jul 27, 2023 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
The selvedge, or finished edge, of your quilting fabric may be a little more special than you realize. Are you curious? If so, please read on. First, it helps to understand a little bit about how fabric created. Woven fabrics, like quilting fabric, are made on a loom....
Resizing Your Quilt – Part 2
by lsmith | Jul 12, 2023 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
You found a quilt pattern you adore, but it is the wrong size. Is it too small or too big? Is it traditional or foundation pieced? Does it have appliques? Is it a medallion? Does it have a few different blocks or one block? Does it have borders? Does it include fussy...
Patriotic Charms
by lsmith | Jul 3, 2023 | General Quilting, Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
If you are on our subscription list, you may have received a few block patterns in our newsletter. We have a few more of those on their way to you. For those of you not on the mailing list yet, please sign up to receive the new block patterns. Previously released ones...
Peppermint Pinwheels
by lsmith | Apr 13, 2023 | Tips and Tricks
Last weekend, I made Peppermint Pinwheels. It is one of my newest patterns and features Hoffman’s Holiday Elegance Collection. This pattern has plenty of pinwheels in varying shades of red, white and silver. It is a sparkling addition to holiday decor. If you...
San Marco
by lsmith | Apr 6, 2023 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
During the last two weeks, I worked on San Marco and posted pictures in Instagram and Facebook with some helpful hints. Not everyone likes social media, so I decided to add a little of it here. San Marco is a foundation pieced throw, which finished at 53″...