by lsmith | Jan 22, 2026 | Quilting Tips
What better way to describe 3-D appliqué than with pictures? At its heart, 3-D appliqué is a way to add texture, depth, and visual interest to fusible appliqué projects — and solve one of the most common appliqué dilemmas at the same time: How do I quilt this? With...
by lsmith | Jan 12, 2026 | Quilting Tips
As we roll into the new year, 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 | Jan 12, 2026 | Canva, Quilting Tips
Last fall, I introduced the idea of using Canva as a tool for quilting. Since then, a few of you gently reminded me that Canva is still pretty new — and some of you weren’t quite sure what it was or why a quilter might want it. So let’s start there. Canva is a FREE,...
by lsmith | Jan 6, 2026 | Blog Hop
Frosted Branches — The First Block in the Winter Whispers Chapter of Seasons Winter is the season I spend indoors, tucked away from the cold and stitching in my upstairs studio. From that vantage point, I see the world a little differently—looking down on trees and...
by lsmith | Jan 5, 2026 | Color Theory
Color Choices for Winter Whispers When you see blue, how does it make you feel? Calm and cool?Sad?Trusted and protected?Hopeful and healed? Blue carries a wide range of emotions, which is one of the reasons I’m so drawn to it for winter projects. For me, blue...
