Tip Tuesday – Diamond Seams
by lsmith | Jan 30, 2024 | Pieced Quilts, Quilting Tips
Do you struggle with sewing oblong diamonds together? These quilts are so pretty, but the seams can be daunting. I know, because I am in the midst of making one! It never fails that you try to align your seams and they get wonky. They are hard to line up to make...
Motivating Monday – Candy Hearts
by lsmith | Jan 29, 2024 | Color Theory
I have to confess…. Valentine’s Day is around the corner and I have already polished off my dish of candy hearts. I have zero will power when it comes to those sugary treats. I did manage to get a good picture of them before they disappeared though. That...
Island Batiks – Morris Tiles Inspiration Hop
I really enjoy working with other designers on blog hops and this one is no exception. Tammy Silvers from Tamarinis Quilts asked a group of us to inspire you with Island Batik’s Morris Tiles. Batiks are so much fun to play with as a designer. You can use them...
Put a Light Under It
by lsmith | Jan 23, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Updated May 2025 to better guide you through choosing your ideal appliqué method—part of the new Appliqué Unplugged series! 🖼 Design Transfers: Let There Be Light (and Less Guesswork) You’ve got your templates ready—now how do you get them onto your fabric without...