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...
by lsmith | Jul 15, 2024 | Blog Hop
For my Sound of Music lovers, I just finished making my Edelweiss block! This was my Quilt Block Mania – June 2024 Block. The block was designed for fusible applique. But I adapted it to my 3-D applique (Applismith). That made it a little more fun for me. I am...
by lsmith | Jul 12, 2024 | Specialty Stitches
I am ashamed to tell you this. I have had a really fancy sewing machine for over 30 years. You know, the ones that are capable of dozens of stitches. But I only use about 3 stitches on it. Are you like me? You spent, don’t tell me how much money on that machine....
