by lsmith | Dec 12, 2022 | Quilting Tips
We all make mistakes. It’s what we learn from those mistakes that is important. I am going to share a few of mine and what I have learned with regard to quilts, without necessarily resorting to the seam ripper! Or at least not too much. Too Small The finished...
by lsmith | Dec 11, 2022 | Quilt Along, Quilting Tips
I am always experimenting. Trying something new. It doesn’t always turn out well, but I always learn something! Can you step out of your comfort zone and try something new? If so, I highly recommend starting low and going slow. By that, I mean, pick a small...
by lsmith | Dec 10, 2022 | General Quilting, Quilting Tips
The only debate that could be greater than cotton vs polyester thread in the quilting world is probably to pre-wash or not to pre-wash fabrics. I am not going to jump into either debate here. But I do want to share some information about how to pick the right thread...
by lsmith | Dec 8, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Some people really hate math, but love quilting. They like the artistic flair of quilting, but not the technical part. I must admit, I am a geek and trained engineer. So, I kind of like math. Scary – I know. Let me share a few math secrets to help make quilt...
by lsmith | Dec 5, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Do you read your recipes before your start making a new dish? If you do, do you read just the ingredient list just to make sure you have what you need? Or do you read it through to ensure you have the right tools or have enough time? If you don’t read them in...
