by lsmith | Apr 13, 2025 | Quilting Tips
You ever try to line up teeny tiny appliquĂ© pieces on your ironing board, only to have them wiggle out of place right before you press? Yeah. Same. đ© Thatâs why it is so important to pick the right mat for your fusible appliquĂ©. These babies are lifesavers when youâre...
by lsmith | Apr 8, 2025 | Quilting Tips
Overwhelmed by your fabric stash? Hereâs your solution! Be honestâhow many times have you walked into your sewing space, looked at all the fabric youâve collected, and felt totally overwhelmed? Youâre not alone. We all have projects we meant to finish, fabric we...
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. Weâve 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
đš Fade to Fab: Playing with Color Gradients in Your Quilts đš Ever feel like your quilt is missing that something to give it depth, movement, or just a splash of extra wow? Thatâs where color gradients come in. They help your eye move around so the quilt doesn’t...