by lsmith | Oct 13, 2021 | Shop
We are fortunate to live where the glare of city lights does not obscure our view of the stars at night too much. So when there is a cloudless night, I take advantage of the view and marvel at the sky above me, while waiting in the backyard for my dogs to finish their...
by lsmith | Oct 11, 2021 | Shop
CuFe, what an odd name for a pattern. Is it from another language? If so, what does it mean? CuFe does come from another language that my geeky friends may recognize. It comes from the language of chemistry. Cu is for Copper and Fe is for Iron. Ok – why pick...
by lsmith | Oct 4, 2021 | Shop
For a few years, I lived in South Carolina. While I was there, I developed a fondness for two things: Sweet Tea and Southern Magnolias. Southern magnolias are statuesque evergreens that bloom from spring through fall. The giant, creamy blooms stand out against the...
by lsmith | Oct 1, 2021 | Quilting Tips
Quilters and other crafters are always looking for a bargain. It is one of the reasons we collect fabric, use coupons, and wait for sales. We love to get a good deal. This search for a good deal even extends to patterns. Quilters scour the internet and Facebook to...
by lsmith | Sep 30, 2021 | Shop
Puppy love… that first crush, so sweet and innocent. Each of us probably holds our own memories of puppy love, which still brings a secret smile to our faces. That person you remember so fondly from your childhood. Some will swear it wasn’t puppy love, but...
by lsmith | Sep 29, 2021 | Shop
There is something simplistic and intriguing about art deco. I have found myself admiring the clean lines of some designs and the connection with nature in others. The embellishments are stripped away to show the essence of the image. This is true in architecture like...
by lsmith | Sep 28, 2021 | Shop
My sister and I like to attend craft fairs. Especially ones with pottery, wood working and painting. These artisans are incredible in what they can imagine and turn into reality with their hands. They are true crafts people who know and love their art. There are...
by lsmith | Sep 27, 2021 | Shop
Dragonflies are such graceful, iridescent creatures. I love seeing them dart around my flower garden and dance above a pond. My grandmother used to say they could sew your eyes shut. I never believed that. Instead, I thought they were made by the fairies. Apparently,...
by lsmith | Sep 25, 2021 | Shop
It is officially three months until Christmas. If you haven’t started your holiday projects, it is time to get in gear! We now have kits for our best selling holiday pattern – Shining Star Runner! The kits come in two colorways – red and blue so...
by lsmith | Sep 25, 2021 | Shop
Pretty quilt right? But what is with the name Morpho? Good question. Morpho is not a plug for the Matrix or a nod to the god of sleep. That is Morpheus. Morpho means “changed” and in this case refers to butterflies. It could relate to the change...
