Frosty Fox
Our neighborhood abut a nature preserve, so we have lots of furry creatures roaming around. Some of them you only see after dusk or around dawn, like the bears, coyotes, raccoons, and deer. Others venture out during the day such as beavers, rabbits and fox. I love...
Get it Straight
by lsmith | May 25, 2021 | Quilting Tips
Many of us think our obstacle to piecing in the perfect 1/4-inch seam. You have worked so hard to be consistent and know your machine, but pieces are still not quite right… What gives? Maybe it is your cutting. Cutting straight lines is about as easy as walking...
Template Frustrations
by lsmith | May 19, 2021 | Foundation Quilting, Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
Have you ever used paper foundations or templates for a project? Have you sewn a block together and found it to be smaller than the designer says it should be? Did you measure your 1/4-inch seam accurate and still have an issue? You are not alone. This often happens...
Forget Me Not Quilt
by lsmith | May 17, 2021 | Quilting Tips
As many of my followers know, we are hosting a Quilt Along starting July 6th to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s. In preparation for the QAL, we have done a lot of work to get there! A year and a half ago, I designed the Forget Me Not quilt to raise awareness...