by lsmith | Dec 24, 2021 | Quilting Tips
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...
by lsmith | Dec 21, 2021 | Shop
People familiar with the Finger Lakes Region of New York often focus on three activities: boating, skiing, and wine tasting. All three of these are quite enjoyable in this picturesque region, but the area is also rich in history, particularly the Town of Canandaigua....
by lsmith | Dec 20, 2021 | Shop
What is a celebration without confetti and streamers? Ok neat people, easier to clean up is not the answer I was looking for… Confetti and streamers are synonymous with New Years Eve, parades, weddings, and parties of all sorts. Who doesn’t love the...
by lsmith | Dec 19, 2021 | Quilting Tips
“Star light, star bright, The first star I see tonight; I wish I may, I wish I might, Have the wish I wish tonight.” I am sure we have all recited this nursery rhyme at least once if you have seen a falling star, which is actually a meteor . Each year we...
by lsmith | Dec 18, 2021 | Quilting Tips
Testing blocks for a new quilt is so rewarding when they come out just right! I may have to make a few more of these. This test block is for Heart of a Glacier one of my new foundation pieced patterns. The quilt pattern was written for Timeless Treasure’s new...
by lsmith | Dec 16, 2021 | Shop
How many of you remember the Strawberry Shortcake characters? The adorable lead character was created for greeting cards and eventually became a franchise with ornaments, toys, television specials, coloring books, and so much more. What captivated me about the...
by lsmith | Dec 12, 2021 | Classes, Designs, Magazine, Shop
“Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.” – Plato I will claim to be neither wise nor foolish. My silence is because I have been very busy developing some new things to share! First, we have several new...
by lsmith | Nov 22, 2021 | Quilting Tips
This is a time for counting our blessings and letting people know how much we care. As a special thank you to our loyal customers, we are offering a holiday coupon for the next week. If you spend more than $20, you get 20% off your order. This promotion cannot be...
by lsmith | Nov 20, 2021 | Quilting Tips
Tis the season to be jolly and wary. I was reminded of this in several ways this week. First, a group of quilt designers sent up a red flag to others about receiving emails about postage due on packages they have never sent…. Then, PayPal sent a wonderful guide...
by lsmith | Nov 15, 2021 | Challenge
This month, EQ8 has put the Spotlight on the Log Cabin 2 block. In my mind this leads me to a more traditional quilt, even though tiny houses are making a comeback. When I thought of Log Cabins, I thought of our camping adventures at Fair Haven Beach State Park, where...
