by lsmith | Aug 12, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Back to our thread dilemma… You are staring at a myriad of thread choices either in the shop or online. You have made your choice on materials based upon your newly found knowledge. But now to decide on the thread size. There are loads of options from really...
by lsmith | Aug 6, 2024 | Quilting Tips
This is dedicated to those of you who have struggled with illness or other disruptive life events like changes in job status or family issues. When I was diagnosed with cancer five months ago, many very special people told me to give myself some grace during that...
by lsmith | Aug 6, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is sweeping into August. This month, we are accessorizing! And I love accessories. You should see my closet – scarves, shoes, hats, jewelry, etc. Each of our talented quilters has created an accessory for your quilting pleasure, Be sure to hop...
by lsmith | Aug 5, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Let’s start with the elephant in the room. Most people use cotton fabric for their quilts. The myth that polyester thread cut cotton fabric is just that with today’s threads. If you don’t believe me, ask the manufacturers! Ok, now that I have gotten...
by lsmith | Jul 29, 2024 | General Quilting, Quilting Tips
I am about to show my age here… When I went to college the ratio of men to women in my chemical engineering classes was at least 6:1. Sometimes, even higher. As a young lady in a “men’s profession,” you learned to hide your feminine side, at...
