by lsmith | Aug 20, 2021 | Quilting Tips
Rigby Do you ever have one of those weeks when you know you should be more productive, but time just keeps slipping away? I am having one of those weeks. I need to get some patterns finished and tested before the end of the month. We have some great ones coming out...
by lsmith | Aug 15, 2021 | Shop
Earlier this summer, we published Fall Framed featuring Timeless Treasure’s “Autumn Symphony” collection. The pattern was used to make a sweet wall hanging or table topper measuring 34″ x 44″. It has been very popular with some shops. We...
by lsmith | Aug 13, 2021 | Quilting Tips
The EQ8 Block Spotlight for August is White Oak, an applique motif. Such an appropriate block given fall is just around the corner. Granted, it is hard to believe as the temperatures have soared to 100F. But, quilters are always trying to stay at least a season...
by lsmith | Aug 6, 2021 | Tips and Tricks
Yesterday, I was so excited to finally have the Sun King medallion appliqued onto the background fabric. I had pinned it on and used a blanket stitch around the perimeter of the circle to secure it. I wasn’t thrilled as I reached the start again as the fabric...
by lsmith | Jul 30, 2021 | Quilting Tips
It is no secret to those who have seen some of my patterns that I like curves. They can be so graceful and add such character to piece. However, I also understand the frustration of getting pieces to line up perfectly or even begin to look like a curve instead of a...
by lsmith | Jul 27, 2021 | Quilting Tips
Most quilters have a project that they pick up and put down several times. This is one of those. Not because it was hard. In fact, it was easy! Other priorities in life just kept putting it on the back burner. I have made a goal for myself to reduce the number of UFOs...
by lsmith | Jul 20, 2021 | Shop
Dashing Americana is a reimagination of the Churn Dash Block. This block is quickly assembled with strip piecing, half square triangles two at a time, and fused appliques. This was really a fun project from start to finish! There are so many possibilities to learn...
by lsmith | Jul 19, 2021 | Quilting Tips
Are you looking for an easy quilt to make? Emily Ravenberg Bailey of Aunt Em’s Quilts has compiled a list of 10 Easy Quilts to Make. This list includes short descriptions and links for these quilts. There are quilts for pre-cuts, quilts that play on blocks,...
by lsmith | Jul 13, 2021 | Quilting Tips
According to Merriam-Webster, an etude is a piece of music for the practice of a point of technique. I think we can apply the term to quilting as well! This month for the EQ8 Block Spotlight, Mosaic 19, I decided to practice the art of framing blocks. First, let me...
by lsmith | Jun 30, 2021 | Quilting Tips, Shop
A few weeks ago, I joined a group of talented quilters to reimagine a traditional quilting block – Churn Dash. It is an uneven nine patch block with half square triangles (HST) in the corners. It was absolutely wonderful to see how each designer took a fresh...
