by lsmith | Aug 6, 2024 | Quilting Tips
This is dedicated to those of you who have struggled with illness or other disruptive life events like changes in job status or family issues. When I was diagnosed with cancer five months ago, many very special people told me to give myself some grace during that...
by lsmith | Aug 6, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is sweeping into August. This month, we are accessorizing! And I love accessories. You should see my closet – scarves, shoes, hats, jewelry, etc. Each of our talented quilters has created an accessory for your quilting pleasure, Be sure to hop...
by lsmith | Aug 5, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Let’s start with the elephant in the room. Most people use cotton fabric for their quilts. The myth that polyester thread cut cotton fabric is just that with today’s threads. If you don’t believe me, ask the manufacturers! Ok, now that I have gotten...
by lsmith | Jul 29, 2024 | General Quilting, Quilting Tips
I am about to show my age here… When I went to college the ratio of men to women in my chemical engineering classes was at least 6:1. Sometimes, even higher. As a young lady in a “men’s profession,” you learned to hide your feminine side, at...
by lsmith | Jul 15, 2024 | Blog Hop
For my Sound of Music lovers, I just finished making my Edelweiss block! This was my Quilt Block Mania – June 2024 Block. The block was designed for fusible applique. But I adapted it to my 3-D applique (Applismith). That made it a little more fun for me. I am...
by lsmith | Jul 12, 2024 | Specialty Stitches
I am ashamed to tell you this. I have had a really fancy sewing machine for over 30 years. You know, the ones that are capable of dozens of stitches. But I only use about 3 stitches on it. Are you like me? You spent, don’t tell me how much money on that machine....
by lsmith | Jul 2, 2024 | Blog Hop, Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is underway again! And this time, you will need to use a little imagination. We are headed into books. Some blocks have images of books. Others relate to books the designers enjoy! Each of our talented quilters has created a block for our reading...
by lsmith | Jul 1, 2024 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
When you get a new pattern, do you just want to dive in and start cutting? (Unless it is a super beautiful fabric that you are just not sure you ever want to cut…) You are not alone. We can’t wait to get started. The excitement is building. And we want...
by lsmith | Jun 24, 2024 | Blog Hop, Quilting Tips
Seeing this in the wild definitely inspired me to make this happen! In June, a quilty friend of mine and I went for an excursion that took us to three National Parks. Along the way, we saw some amazing things, including these Yucca in bloom. Decided to be super...
by lsmith | Jun 22, 2024 | Therapy
If there is one thing you can count on, life will throw you a curve ball when you least expect it. The question is whether you can hit it or not. We all deal with life changes differently. The most important thing is how we cope with those changes. Most of you know...
