by lsmith | Jun 18, 2026 | Quilting Tips
Quilt Projects and Home Repairs Have More in Common Than You Think Why is it that we learn our best lessons the hard way? A week ago, I shared a little progress on the Quilting… You Say? Quilt Along — proudly showing off my first word, “Appliqué.” Before I...
by lsmith | Jun 18, 2026 | Patterns
How many of you have heard the phrase Keep Calm and Carry On? It started as a British morale poster in World War II — Churchill’s era, soldier on, make the best of things. Quilters, being the resourceful souls they are, have made it their own: Quilt On. I love...
by lsmith | Jun 7, 2026 | Quilting Tips
Press open, press toward one side or the other, spin the seams… is there a rhyme or reason to any of these directions?? Seam allowances are just as important in quilting as the cutting and the quilting. Most of us know that the 1/4″ seam allowance is just...
by lsmith | Jun 1, 2026 | Patterns
June is here, and so is a fresh batch of patterns. Whether you’re planning your next big project or just browsing for inspiration, there’s something new waiting for you this...
by lsmith | May 30, 2026 | Quilting Tips
Basting in cooking helps keep the food moist while cooking. On the other hand, basting in quilting and sewing keeps the fabrics from moving before they are stitched in detail. I am sure you have your favorite basting method, just like I have mine. I will share what...
