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...
by lsmith | Apr 4, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Another unfinished object (UFO) is ready for my longarm… I started His Royal Union Jack in 2014, when my husband and I thought we may be stationed in the UK for a bit. Unfortunately, when the opportunity fell through, the quilt pieces ended up back in the closet....
by lsmith | Mar 26, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Irish Chain Block and Rosebud Block This month, before COVID-19 became the only thing we all think about, I started making my Wild Irish Rose quilt. This quilt incorporates the Rosebud block by Aunt Martha series: The Quilt Fair Comes to You, ca. 1933 and a...
by lsmith | Mar 20, 2020 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
Have you ever had a pattern that requires multiple half square triangles (HST) with the same two fabrics? When I first started quilting, I would actually use templates and cut each triangle and sew them together with limited success. Why did I have limited success?...
