Tuesday Tips – Marking Matters Part 2

Tuesday Tips – Marking Matters Part 2

Recently, I ran into a problem. I wanted to mark a quilt that had already been sandwiched. Of course, I wanted to use a specific template… When working on my longarm, I can use my laser like I do for my pantographs. Granted, that requires perfect alignment as I...
Motivating Monday – Pacific Paradise

Motivating Monday – Pacific Paradise

Optical illusions or literary license? I am talking about white sand beaches. This beach is truly a coral beach in a Pacific Atoll. At first glance, the sand is so pale it looks almost white. But when trying to match the color, it is actually a light taupe or fog...
Tip Tuesday – Marking Methods – Part 1

Tip Tuesday – Marking Methods – Part 1

Do you want to know what my go to marking methods are? I do a lot of marking with my applique and quilting. Usually when marking fabric, I like to have marking tools that are removable. Meaning, they will disappear either over time or when I remove them. My first...
Quilt Block Mania – March 2024

Quilt Block Mania – March 2024

Quilt Block Mania is underway again! And this time we are drinking. Yes, this month’s theme is drinking! Each of our talented quilters has created a block for their favorite beverage. Of course, not everyone got their favorite as we tried not to duplicate...
Motivating Monday – Morning Drive

Motivating Monday – Morning Drive

Does the morning sky set your mood? According to sailors, red sky in the morning, they take warning. Meaning, they are anxious about rough weather. Foggy mornings brought dread for me, as my flights would generally be delayed or cancelled. Rainy mornings usually meant...