by lsmith | May 30, 2026 | Quilting Tips
When I was 16, I couldn’t stay awake… the doctors thought it was mono – the kissing disease. But after weeks of testing and me progressively getting worse, they discovered that I had Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. It is a common autoimmune condition, especially for women....
by lsmith | May 19, 2026 | Patterns
Even quilters have their fan girl moments. For some it would be meeting Mary Ellen Fons, Alex Anderson, Ricky Tims, or Tula Pink. One of mine was for Andrew Lee. If you don’t know Andrew, let me introduce you. He is a three-time US Army combat veteran with 23...
by lsmith | May 14, 2026 | Patterns
Do you want to add names, words, or phrases to your quilts but aren’t confident in your handwriting? Or maybe the simple stencils at the local office store are just too boring? I am right there with you. Full disclosure — when I learned how to use Canva fonts to...
by lsmith | May 11, 2026 | Patterns
May is here and so are some fresh additions to the pattern catalog! Whether you’re a fan of panel quilts, prism designs, dimensional appliqué, foundation piecing, or traditional piecing, there is something new waiting for you this month. Click any image below to...
by lsmith | Apr 17, 2026 | Applique Quilting, Quilting Tips, seasons
Squaring up a medallion quilt is one of those finishing steps that makes quilters nervous — and for good reason. Your mat isn’t big enough, your ruler isn’t long enough, and one wrong cut on a medallion you’ve spent weeks on is not a fun thought....
