by lsmith | Apr 2, 2024 | Blog Hop
Quilt Block Mania is underway again! And this time we are headed to the beach. Each of our talented quilters has created a block for our beach party. Of course, not everyone got their favorite as we tried not to duplicate ideas. We just hope you enjoy what we have...
by lsmith | Apr 1, 2024 | Color Theory, Quilting Tips
What are the first signs of spring where you live? I watch for the birds to migrate, the bunnies to come out of hiding, the turtles to rise from the muck, and certain flowers to bloom. It probably is no secret that I love flowers. One of my favorite spring flowering...
by lsmith | Mar 26, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Are you tired of picking little pieces of paper out from under your seams? Are you tired of printing reams of paper for foundations in large quilts? You are tired of both, but still love the crisp points and ease of foundation piecing? In that case, have you tried...
by lsmith | Mar 25, 2024 | Color Theory
Looking for a masculine color palette? Then, Trinity Library is just for you! About ten years ago, we took a family vacation to Ireland. As with many immigrants, we longed to see where our families had originated. I had been raised with Irish music, Irish dance, and...
by lsmith | Mar 22, 2024 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
How do you make those curlicues?? I thought this was a fusible applique pattern. That is an excellent question, and I am going to show you how I made them! There are a couple of tricks: use interfacing, mark before you stitch, and thread the stitches. Don’t...
