by lsmith | Feb 10, 2026 | Blog Hop, Patterns
While we are hunkering down in the cold of February, there are some new patterns coming out of the studio. 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...
by lsmith | Feb 9, 2026 | Color Theory, seasons
From monochrome to analogous: how placement and concentration change everything In my last post, I’m So Blue, we explored how different blues can shift the mood of a quilt — and how a small pop of complementary or triadic color can gently warm things up. But what if...
by lsmith | Feb 4, 2026 | Quilting Tips, seasons
Winter Whispers — Block Two Winter Whispers was designed to be a series, and Frozen Flowers is the second block in that seasonal story. Created specifically for a February release, this block brings together several things we tend to associate with this month—snow,...
by lsmith | Feb 4, 2026 | seasons
Same block. Same templates. Very different results. Quilters are always looking for inspiration, and sometimes the most helpful inspiration comes from seeing the same block finished in different ways. That’s why I’m sharing the details of two versions of Frosted...
by lsmith | Jan 30, 2026 | Classes
Northern Slopes is offered in two sizes — 61″ and 93″ — but both are built the same way. The smaller quilt is made from six large blocks, each constructed from simple, repeatable units. The larger quilt uses only five block designs, repeated across the...
