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...
by lsmith | Dec 5, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Quilt shops, the internet, and our imaginations are full of beautiful projects. With all of these beautiful choices, how do you pick the right one?? The one that you can finish and doesn’t get added to the growing pile of UFOs? There are a few factors that will...
by lsmith | Dec 4, 2022 | Designs
I am a little late participating in the EQ8 Spotlight for the Goose Frame! Something about the holidays and finishing the year on time… My first step was to combine a Maltese Cross with the Goose Frame. This new Goose Maltese was partnered with a Pineapple...