by lsmith | Apr 16, 2024 | Pieced Quilts, Quilting Tips
Have you ever noticed the less square a block is the more energy it takes to wrap you brain around the piecing?!! I have definitely noted that the less square things are, the more my brain is challenged to make them fit correctly. That is why Diamond quilts can be a...
by lsmith | Apr 15, 2024 | Color Theory
Some places are just unforgettable, like Oia on the island of Santorini. The stucco buildings perched on the steep slopes. The only transportation through the “streets” is by foot. They are really just sidewalks and stairways. It was simply magical. I...
by lsmith | Apr 14, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Happy accidents are mistakes with a silver lining. A year ago, I had one of those happy accidents. Have you ever taken one of those quizzes online to find out who your spirit animal is or what character from a show you are most like? I decided to make one of those...
by lsmith | Apr 8, 2024 | Color Theory
This photo reminds me of when I was training for the Avon39. I walked miles every day to build my stamina. And this little chicken lived along one of my training routes. The photo was my motivation – not to be chicken. I had never done any distance training...
by lsmith | Apr 4, 2024 | Donations
Do you know how many kids in the US are diagnosed with Autism? According to the CDC, approximately one in every thirty-six kids has autism. That means there is a strong chance that you have met, are friends with or related to someone with autism. Did you also know...
by lsmith | Apr 2, 2024 | Blog Hop
Quilt Block Mania is underway again! And this time we are headed to the beach. Each of our talented quilters has created a block for our beach party. Of course, not everyone got their favorite as we tried not to duplicate ideas. We just hope you enjoy what we have...
by lsmith | Apr 1, 2024 | Color Theory, Quilting Tips
What are the first signs of spring where you live? I watch for the birds to migrate, the bunnies to come out of hiding, the turtles to rise from the muck, and certain flowers to bloom. It probably is no secret that I love flowers. One of my favorite spring flowering...
by lsmith | Mar 26, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Are you tired of picking little pieces of paper out from under your seams? Are you tired of printing reams of paper for foundations in large quilts? You are tired of both, but still love the crisp points and ease of foundation piecing? In that case, have you tried...
by lsmith | Mar 25, 2024 | Color Theory
Looking for a masculine color palette? Then, Trinity Library is just for you! About ten years ago, we took a family vacation to Ireland. As with many immigrants, we longed to see where our families had originated. I had been raised with Irish music, Irish dance, and...
by lsmith | Mar 22, 2024 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
How do you make those curlicues?? I thought this was a fusible applique pattern. That is an excellent question, and I am going to show you how I made them! There are a couple of tricks: use interfacing, mark before you stitch, and thread the stitches. Don’t...
