by lsmith | Jan 18, 2022 | Quilting Tips, Shop
I have always marveled at raptors. Hawks, eagles and falcons have such majesty about them. They are sentinels perching on trees, lamp posts and fence posts, waiting for some unwitting prey to cross their path. We are so fortunate to have a pair of nesting eagles near...
by lsmith | Jan 14, 2022 | Quilting Tips
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...
by lsmith | Jan 13, 2022 | Quilting Tips
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...
by lsmith | Jan 12, 2022 | Shop
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...
by lsmith | Jan 12, 2022 | Quilting Tips
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...
by lsmith | Jan 11, 2022 | Quilting Tips
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...
by lsmith | Jan 11, 2022 | Quilting Tips
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....
by lsmith | Jan 10, 2022 | Quilting Tips
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...
by lsmith | Jan 9, 2022 | Quilting Tips
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...
by lsmith | Jan 8, 2022 | Quilting Tips
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
