Scented Mug Coaster
by lsmith | Dec 21, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Part of my morning routine is making and drinking a mug of hot tea. It helps wake me up and brings immediate cheer to my morning. I once had a boss who believed I drank a bit too much tea, so I took a hiatus from my morning ritual. By the end of the week, he begged me...
Shining Star Runner
by lsmith | Dec 18, 2020 | Foundation Quilting, Shop
Most people are familiar with the Star of Bethlehem and how it led the three magi or wise men to find Jesus when he was born. Many people don’t know that the star was really the alignment of planets, which look like a star to the human eye. Based upon the...
Living with a Quilter – a Legal Perspective
by lsmith | Dec 16, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Anyone living with a quilter will certainly appreciate this speech given by Judge Allan A. Fradsham, a Provincial Court Judge in Calgary, Alberta. Judge Fradsham delivered this speech as part of the closing celebration for Quilt Canada 2010. I have seen it published...
Ditch the Wrapping Paper
by lsmith | Dec 15, 2020 | Quilting Tips
As quilters, we LOVE fabric. So why do we use wrapping paper for our gifts? Most wrapping paper is thrown straight into the trash. The glossy finish makes it difficult to recycle. Even recycled wrapping paper is re-processed which takes quite a bit of energy and...