by lsmith | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog Hop
Did you ever pick a fabric but it just wasn’t quite right? Especially if you are working with art quilts? I have been there and done that. In April, I shared my Crab pattern as part of the Quilt Block Mania. The pattern was simple, but of course, I could not...
by lsmith | Jun 3, 2024 | Color Theory
Color gradients are some of my favorite palettes. They provide depth easily. But sometimes, they those colors are difficult to match with existing fabrics. Not to worry, this is when close is good enough. In this case the center of the sun, was a pale yellow while the...
by lsmith | Jun 2, 2024 | General Quilting
There are a few phrases that you never want to hear. One of them is “You have cancer.” On March 21st of this year, I dutifully went for my annual mammogram. I wasn’t expecting anything, because I do routine self-exams and had not felt anything. I am...
by lsmith | May 7, 2024 | Blog Hop, Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is underway again! And this time we are headed to the desert. Yes – think hot, prickly and pretty! Each of our talented quilters has created a block for our desert oasis. We hope you enjoy what we have dreamed up for you. Coiled Snake by...
by lsmith | May 6, 2024 | Color Theory
Some images really stand out because of one color block. This image from Santorini contains various shades of blue-grey or blue-green. These range from really light – like on the building stucco to really dark, under the shadows. But they all sit somewhere in...
