by lsmith | May 18, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Nine Blades – 10-degree wedges Dresden Blades are much easier than they look and do not need special templates, depending upon the blade size. The sister block – Dresden Plate – with its curved or ends is a little more complicated. You can make...
by lsmith | May 14, 2020 | Quilting Tips
While cleaning up my studio, I found plenty of unfinished objects – UFOs. One of these was a block I started many years ago without a pattern or guide. It is not a traditional block, but was a combination of double cross and flying geese. Looking at it now, I...
by lsmith | May 12, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Dogtooth Delight – Copyright 2020 Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts, LLC Dogtooth Delight is now in my Etsy Shop (www.etsy.com/shop/tourmalinethymequilt)! It was designed with Hoffman Bali Batiks. These batiks are so nice to work with. They have such depth of color....
by lsmith | May 11, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Just Love Mug Rug by Stitches of Love As I organized my studio, I found lots of gems. Dozens of kits I had bought or assembled, but had not started let alone finished. I found fabric I forget I had and some I wondered why I ever had in the first place. It was a good...
by lsmith | May 5, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Given states are starting to open business back up – the demand for masks will increase to improve social distancing effectiveness. To help people stay safer as establishments open, before the vaccines are ready, I have decided to continue making masks. To reach...
by lsmith | May 2, 2020 | Organization
Note the missing sewing machine, which is currently occupying my dining room table for mask making. Do you ever have that feeling that you just need to get control over something – anything? I am sure we are all feeling a bit of that lately. When I get that...
by lsmith | Apr 27, 2020 | Tips and Tricks
Safety bandits Sandra Sawyer and loving husband properly wearing masks in Arizona. In the past few weeks, we have made and distributed over 400 masks in eight states. A good portion of these have been donated to senior centers, church groups and medical offices. We...
by lsmith | Apr 18, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Dogtooth Violet Block Dogtooth violets remind me of springtime when I was a kid. The violets dotted the woodland floor with their happy yellow faces. So, I was very pleased to see the EQ8 spotlight block for April is the Dogtooth Violet block. Even though, the violets...
by lsmith | Apr 12, 2020 | Quilting Tips
First, I want to thank my daughter and granddaughter for being such great mask models! In my post last week, I explained how to make a mask. The most important thank to remember is that if the materials are designated for human consumption or to be worn by humans, use...
by lsmith | Apr 7, 2020 | Tips and Tricks
Right now, my husband and I are supposed to be on a lovely river cruise in Europe…. However, we made the right call to stay home instead. The cruise will wait until this is over and it is safe. Real men wear masks for protection… not just to hide those...
