by lsmith | Jan 11, 2023 | Challenge
It is my favorite time of the month – the EQ8 Block Spotlight! This month, the spotlight shown on Raspberry Cheesecake. Aside from making my mouth water, this block is relatively simple to make either by traditional or stitch and flip methods. The center looks...
by lsmith | Dec 28, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Quilters have lots of ways to branch out from straight piecing. Some like to add a little bling or other dimensions to their projects, like applique, special dimensional fabric embellishments, embroidery, or other bling. Bling can include buttons, beads, ribbons,...
by lsmith | Dec 27, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Curves can be daunting, but they can be mastered with practice and following a few tips. Once you master them, you open a whole new world of quilting possibilities. When learning to make curves, start with large gentle curves and work your way to smaller ones. The...
by lsmith | Dec 21, 2022 | Pieced Quilts, Quilting Tips
Stitch and flip is a great technique to use for triangular pieces. With stitch and flip, you sew on the diagonal and then trim the excess. The benefit of this technique is it minimizes potential for stretching and warping. The downside is that the procedure is not the...
by lsmith | Dec 19, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Are you trying to get more done in less time or with less effort? I know I do. When quilting there are some good ways to speed up your quilting with a few simple techniques for chain piecing, strip piecing, and making multiple blocks at a time. Sometimes, making...
by lsmith | Dec 18, 2022 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
Straight seams may seem like a not brainer. But anyone who has sewn two Width of Fabric (WOF) strips together can attest that keeping a long seam straight isn’t as easy as you may think. Here are a few tips for keeping those seams straight, which will help keep...
by lsmith | Dec 17, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Most projects, even precuts, will require some cutting. There are a few simple tips to keep your cutting frustrations to a minimum. How to Cut Most people cut their fabric folded in half, including fabric shops. This is fine, except that it doesn’t guarantee the...
by lsmith | Dec 15, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Unless you are making a whole cloth quilt or simply putting precuts together, you are most likely marking and/or measuring your quilt for cutting, sewing or quilting. This is a step most people don’t think too much about. Measuring When measuring, there are a...
by lsmith | Dec 15, 2022 | Quilting Tips
To wash or not to wash – that is the question that many quilters argue. I am on the fence on this one, as I do both! Here is my advice to you. Follow these simple rules to determine if you want to wash the fabric. Washable? The first question is if the material...
by lsmith | Dec 14, 2022 | Classes, Color Theory, Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
Have you seen a quilt pattern you really like, but the colors or print are all wrong for you? I am sure you have. It is one of the reasons designers and fabric companies provide alternate colorways. Everyone has their own unique tastes. You are tempted to purchase the...
