Wild Irish Rose
by lsmith | Mar 26, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Irish Chain Block and Rosebud Block This month, before COVID-19 became the only thing we all think about, I started making my Wild Irish Rose quilt. This quilt incorporates the Rosebud block by Aunt Martha series: The Quilt Fair Comes to You, ca. 1933 and a...
2, 4, 6, 8 – Half Square Triangles (HST)
by lsmith | Mar 20, 2020 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
Have you ever had a pattern that requires multiple half square triangles (HST) with the same two fabrics? When I first started quilting, I would actually use templates and cut each triangle and sew them together with limited success. Why did I have limited success?...
Happy First Anniversary!
by lsmith | Mar 19, 2020 | Quilting Tips
A year ago, I had my business plan drafted and was signing paperwork to make my dream of owning a quilt business a reality. Today, I have a shop on Etsy that has my patterns for sale and the shop is doing well. I have about a dozen patterns in the progress, which will...
Quilt Shops and COVID-19
by lsmith | Mar 18, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Tourmaline & Thyme For those of you looking for materials to complete your projects or start a new one, there is no need to venture outside. I receive emails and blogs from dozens of quilt shops – large and small. Needless to say, I like supporting local...