by lsmith | Feb 28, 2022 | Quilting Tips, Shop
Like so many others, I found myself glued to the news this weekend, looking for anything positive. The range of my emotions ran from anger and disgust to sadness and helplessness. There were glimpses of hope, pride and encouragement sprinkled in there as well. One...
by lsmith | Feb 26, 2022 | Shop
I don’t know about you, but I am ready for spring. Around here, spring quickly jumps to summer, which means hot, hazy and lazy. Given my fair complexion, I am not normally a beach bunny. So, if you ask what my idea of a perfect beach day is, my response will...
by lsmith | Feb 25, 2022 | Shop
Growing up, my dad ensured that I had a healthy appreciation of cars. We visited car museums and he taught me to identify the model year of a 1950’s vehicle by the shape of its tail fins. I learned to appreciate rumble seats, crank starts, suicide doors, and...
by lsmith | Feb 22, 2022 | Quilt Along
It is time to add a little green to my decor with St. Patrick’s Day around the corner. How about you? If so, join me next week for a short Luck of the Irish Quilt Along (QAL). My luck of the Irish Quilt Along pattern (recently updated) is 75% off in our shop for...
by lsmith | Feb 17, 2022 | Shop
As with most young people, my sons love their video games. In their 20’s, they still play Minecraft, which apparently is quite normal. It is like digital Legos and who doesn’t like to play with Legos? The staying power of a well-crafted game, like...
by lsmith | Feb 15, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Last week, I was feverishly trying to finish a quilt before a magazine deadline. As many of you can appreciate, when you are on a tight deadline, things that never seem to be a problem, become a problem. Even the good things can work against you. First, I was very...
by lsmith | Feb 13, 2022 | Shop
There is something soothing about the sea. The sound of the waves crashing against the shore is rhythmic, occasionally broken by the sound of birds. Sand and pebble beaches collect the spoils of the sea – driftwood, shells, sea glass, and other treasures. I know...
by lsmith | Feb 11, 2022 | Challenge
Every month, I look forward to the EQ8 block spotlight. Jenny picks blocks I probably would not have thought to use within a quilt. So, it stretches my imagination and gets me out of my comfort zone. Many of these become quilts I want to make. This month the block...
by lsmith | Feb 7, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Have you ever worked on a quilt with really dark and light fabrics together? Have you noticed that sometimes those dark colors are visible, peaking out near the seams? Those dark pieces are known as shadows. These shadows are annoying to say the least. In a show...
by lsmith | Feb 2, 2022 | Shop
February brings two thoughts to mind, Valentine’s Day and snow. Both make me wish for flowers. My sweetheart of a hubby always gives me beautiful flowers, which I set in my studio. They help me to smile all day long. On the other hand, snow makes me long for...
