Wellness Plan

Wellness Plan

The last article in our series for Studio Spa Treatment is to develop a Wellness Plan. Even with all our cleaning and prepping, it is our stash that often gets in the way. What do we do with fabric that we know we won’t ever use. How about the ruler sets we...
Tool Deep Clean

Tool Deep Clean

Next to my bobbin case, my iron probably collects the most dirt and grime. How you ask? Starch and fusible collect on my iron like hair in the shower drain. Disgusting analogy, but pretty accurate. My rulers have a collection of fingerprints, which mean I am...
Ocean City

Ocean City

On a cold winter’s day like this, it helps to think of something warm and wonderful. What could be more warm and wonderful than a day on the beach? Walking on the boardwalk wearing flip-flops, sunglasses, and your favorite summer outfit? Sipping on a fruity...
Buffing It Up

Buffing It Up

What is a spa day without a buff and polish? Not complete! In that case, let’s buff up or sharpen our tools. The two most important tools to sharpen are scissors and rotary cutters.  Remember, we already sharpened our needle by changing it! For some reason, many...

Starfish Blues

This month, the EQ8 block spotlight is on Birds and Star. In this block, an eight-pointed star is bordered with Birds in the Air units, which consist of three triangles for the birds and six triangles for the sky. My sister and my niece are visiting me this week. They...

Machine Massage

This is not a new concept, but it may be the first time it is called a machine massage! The idea is to exercise your machine by having it go through each of your stitches. If you are going to take the time to do this exercise, why not have something to show for it....
Sewing Machine Makeover

Sewing Machine Makeover

What exactly is a sewing machine makeover?  Think of this as the equivalent of a cleaning, toning, and adding a little bit of cosmetics. First and foremost, with any cleaning you need to get deep. This means taking your machine apart (as far as you are comfortable) to...

Give Your Studio a Spa Treatment

What is your New Year’s Resolution? I made few of them. One was to give my studio a spa treatment. Why not? Who doesn’t like a day being pampered. My equipment probably will like it too. Yes, I have probably been spending too much time in there during the...

January 2022 Catalog

The January 2022 catalog has been published with lot of new patterns featured in it! Find a copy in the shop or on our Welcome page. Happy Quilting! Laureen
Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Kwanza, Happy Hanukkah (a little late), and any other joyous holiday you celebrate this time of year. Now is the time to spend safely with friends and loved ones, if you are...