Prismatic
Large prints are so beautiful, but how do you use them in quilt other than as a panel? That was the challenge when I saw the gorgeous Luminosity collection from Northcott. I wanted to highlight the magnificent large print and design something a little different. I...
American Spirit
My parents instilled patriotism and humility in me, not through their words, but through their actions. My father served in the US Army Reserve for 33 years, spanning from Vietnam to Desert Storm. My mother served on a variety of local boards, including her local...
Plaid Picnic
When fall comes around, I want to pull out my turtleneck sweaters and plaid jackets. I know it sound a little old fashioned, but I love my plaid in the fall. Maybe it is a bit of my heritage shining through. Or maybe I just like the look of beautiful colors woven...
Circling Hawks
by lsmith | Jan 18, 2022 | Quilting Tips, Shop
I have always marveled at raptors. Hawks, eagles and falcons have such majesty about them. They are sentinels perching on trees, lamp posts and fence posts, waiting for some unwitting prey to cross their path. We are so fortunate to have a pair of nesting eagles near...