by lsmith | Dec 2, 2022 | General Quilting
As much as the holidays are a time of joy, they can also be stressful. This is especially true when we are separated from ones we love. During times of stress, self-care is important, which includes starting or maintaining healthy habits. Believe it or not, quilting...
by lsmith | Dec 1, 2022 | General Quilting
Preparation, Celebration and Gifts December is synonymous with preparation and celebration. Those celebrations may culminate in Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or the New Year. Regardless of your culture or beliefs, it is a time when we deal with a change in significant...
by lsmith | Oct 19, 2022 | Shop
My mother is a pie maven. Every holiday, she made an oven full of delicious pies. Her crust is always perfect, and she never uses a recipe. Try as I may, I just can’t duplicate her pie magic. Mom has mastered pumpkin, apple, mincemeat, cherry, blackberry,...
by lsmith | Sep 9, 2022 | Blog Hop
I so happy to be part of the Woodcut Blossom’s Blog Hop! Heidi Pridemore has gathered several excellent designers to participate and bring you some fun blocks with new batiks! My contribution to this lovely opportunity is the Honeysuckle block. It is a 12-inch...
by lsmith | Aug 18, 2022 | Quilting Tips
I just finished piecing Santa’s Tree Lot! If I plan it right, I might get it quilted in time for the holidays. Because there were corrections to the pattern, I strongly encourage people to either view my pattern correction page or email me to get a current...
by lsmith | Aug 15, 2022 | Challenge
The EQ8 Block Spotlight this month is Around the World block. This is a special combination of sixteen Drunkard Path blocks. My first step was to use Serendipity to make a version of the block on point. The on point and normal version were placed in a nine-patch...
by lsmith | Aug 9, 2022 | Designs, Shop
Smoothies have been all the rage as people are trying to eat and snack healthier. I can’t say my blender gets that much of a workout, but I do like a smoothie on occasion, especially if someone else is preparing them! I have a wonderful recipe book for them....
by lsmith | Jul 11, 2022 | Shop
Panel quilts are fun to make, but sometimes tricky to quilt. I must say that Timeless Treasures Neon Nature panel was not only fun to make but an ease to quilt! The panel was squared. Then, I added the borders from my Noble Leaves pattern. The quilting was so easy....
by lsmith | Jul 9, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Three items that are often overlooked when you think about your dream studio are sizing, flooring, and lighting. Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean you need to move or do a complete renovation! Size and Layout Size matters. You may only have the corner of a...
by lsmith | Jun 20, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Last week, I shared that I am designing my studio for our new home. The first step is a fresh step and a big move. We are paying movers, so every pound counts – literally! The first step then is to PURGE! That is probably the hardest step for most quilters...
