by lsmith | May 14, 2026 | Patterns
Do you want to add names, words, or phrases to your quilts but aren’t confident in your handwriting? Or maybe the simple stencils at the local office store are just too boring? I am right there with you. Full disclosure — when I learned how to use Canva fonts to...
by lsmith | May 11, 2026 | Patterns
May is here and so are some fresh additions to the pattern catalog! Whether you’re a fan of panel quilts, prism designs, dimensional appliqué, foundation piecing, or traditional piecing, there is something new waiting for you this month. Click any image below to...
by lsmith | Apr 17, 2026 | Applique Quilting, Quilting Tips, seasons
Squaring up a medallion quilt is one of those finishing steps that makes quilters nervous — and for good reason. Your mat isn’t big enough, your ruler isn’t long enough, and one wrong cut on a medallion you’ve spent weeks on is not a fun thought....
by lsmith | Apr 7, 2026 | Color Theory
You’ve finished the appliqué block. All that cutting and stitching is done. Now you want to show it off with borders and binding — and backing that coordinates with the rest. It doesn’t matter whether this is a mini quilt, runner, pillow, or full bed quilt...
by lsmith | Mar 28, 2026 | Quilting Tips
As the wind, rain and sun were battling it out over Dover, we were creating new patterns for you! Many of these patterns are ready for purchase, others will be available for pre-order soon. We hope you enjoy them as much as we...
