by lsmith | Mar 19, 2020 | Quilting Tips
A year ago, I had my business plan drafted and was signing paperwork to make my dream of owning a quilt business a reality. Today, I have a shop on Etsy that has my patterns for sale and the shop is doing well. I have about a dozen patterns in the progress, which will...
by lsmith | Mar 18, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Tourmaline & Thyme For those of you looking for materials to complete your projects or start a new one, there is no need to venture outside. I receive emails and blogs from dozens of quilt shops – large and small. Needless to say, I like supporting local...
by lsmith | Mar 17, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Wild Irish Rose – Copyright 2020 – Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts An Irish Blessing May there always be work for your hands to do.May your purse always hold a coin or two.May the sun always shine upon your window pane.May a rainbow be certain to follow each...
by lsmith | Mar 16, 2020 | Quilting Tips, Tips and Tricks
Working on a diamond background for a wall hanging, I discovered a few tricks that make these diamonds a bit easier to cut and piece so the points match beautifully. First, I sewed either two or four strips together in the order needed. When sewing them together, I...
by lsmith | Mar 15, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Fellow quilters, this is an uncertain time. With the corona virus spreading rapidly around the globe, people are emptying grocery shelves, schools are closing, travel is slowing, and people are shutting themselves up in their homes. I would suspect that most quilters...
by lsmith | Mar 14, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Gradations Quilt – design by Sue Pelland Today was quite rewarding! I sewed the nine squares together and added the border according to the instructions. I was pretty happy with the results. Now, I just need to start quilting it! I learned so much on this quilt....
by lsmith | Mar 13, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Today, the Leaves Galore ruler was used to cut smaller melons or petals. Again, eight of each color. These were fused together on a Goddess Sheet. Then, I matched the flower color to the ring color. The flowers were fused to the background on top of the lemon leaves....
by lsmith | Mar 6, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Pinked Heart Wreath Ever wonder what pinking is or why fabric why people do it? Pinking is the serrated edging made with special scissors or a specific rotary cutter blade. For example, I used pinking shears to make strips for this heart-shaped wreath....
by lsmith | Mar 4, 2020 | Quilting Tips
Recently, I was asked how I purchase fabric for my personal projects. Do I buy online or at a fabric store. The answer is – it depends. Like most quilters I am attracted to sales and shiny objects. I will buy yard collections if they appeal to me and find a...
by lsmith | Feb 26, 2020 | Designs
All month, I have been posting clues about my newest pattern. This quilt was designed to represent love from an older and simpler time. It symbolizes the move from lover to bride, wife, and homemaker. This quilt includes four blocks based upon traditional designs....
