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...
by lsmith | Mar 19, 2024 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
Have you ever been in a hurry to make a quilt and wished there was a way to go even faster? I have been there. I needed to get a quilt done quickly for Market and had lots of other projects on my plate. This particular quilt was small and fusible applique. Which meant...
by lsmith | Mar 18, 2024 | Color Theory
Most of the year, the landscape in the desert southwest has a neutral landscape of sage and stone. There are varying shades, but most are the dull greens and taupe. You may get splashed of red sandstone. But otherwise, it is relatively unremarkable. Then, for a few...
by lsmith | Mar 12, 2024 | Quilting Tips
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...
