Kitty In the MIddle
by lsmith | Oct 15, 2020 | Quilting Tips
This is my latest pattern release – Kitty in the Middle! The pattern is designed with Dear Stella’s Les Chat Noir fabrics. The fabric is scheduled to be released in November. Kitty in the Middle is a wonderful Block a Month or Quilt Along pattern. It has...
How Long Have We Been Quilting?
by lsmith | Oct 12, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Last night, my husband asked me how long quilting has been around. I knew that it arrived in America when the European settlers did. So it must be at least a few centuries old. Not knowing the exact answer, I started to research. (The internet makes it so easy to get...
Origami Stars
by lsmith | Oct 10, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Origami Star This month, the EQ8 Block Spotlight was Origami Stars. This is an unusual block for many reasons. First, it is a six pointed star, which makes designing interesting on a square grid. Hexagons, just seem more appropriate when dealing with six sided...
Tail Feathers
by lsmith | Oct 10, 2020 | Quilting Tips
The Tail Feathers pattern is now in stock! Just in time for the release of Timeless Treasures fabric collection by Chong-A Hwang, “Glow” in November! I hope you enjoy this pattern based upon a wedding ring pattern. The templates are provided. Happy...