Tree of Life
by lsmith | Oct 21, 2020 | Quilting Tips
The Tree of Life quilt pattern is now in stock in the shop! This pattern frames the beautiful Dear Stella Tree of Life panel, using bright borders to match its cheery center. This quilt is ideal for beginners who want a lovely throw or large wall hanging to practice...
Look Book News
by lsmith | Oct 20, 2020 | Pieced Quilts
As many of you who follow me know, I have been working with Northcott and Timeless Treasures. I am always excited when their new Look Books for patterns are available to the public and this is no exception. First, I am happy to announce that Pinwheel Puzzles is...
When Did Applique Appear on Quilts?
by lsmith | Oct 19, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Santa Fe Summer Design We know from earlier posts that quilting started millennia ago. Some of the earliest forms were whole cloth quilts decorated with stitched designs augmented with trapunto and corded quilting. The next question in my mind was “when were...
What is a Whole Cloth Quilt?
by lsmith | Oct 15, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Most people think quilting is cutting up fabric and sewing it back together again. That is actually piecing or applique working. Quilting is when you sew the sandwich of top, batting and backing together. So, what exactly whole cloth quilting? Whole cloth quilting...