by lsmith | Jun 2, 2025 | Challenge, Classes, Quilt Along, Quilting Tips
(And why your summer stitching just got a whole lot more exciting) Starting July 1st, 29 quilt designers (yes, 29!) are teaming up for a summer-long celebration of creativity, connection, and challenge. Tour de Force isnât just a quilt-alongâitâs a full-on quilting...
by lsmith | May 27, 2025 | Quilting Tips
by lsmith | May 27, 2025 | Applique Quilting
𧔠AppliquĂ© Unplugged Skip the Stitch. Keep the Style. Welcome to AppliquĂ© Unpluggedâa fresh take on fusible, freezer paper, machine, and dimensional appliquĂ© designed for real quilters (with real lives and real fabric stashes). Whether you’re curious, cautious,...
by lsmith | May 6, 2025 | Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is looking upward! Our theme this month is Up in the Air. As someone who spent the better part of my life flying here, there and everywhere for work – I immediately thought of a Pilot for my nutcracker. And I am so happy. I encourage you to...
by lsmith | Apr 28, 2025 | Applique Quilting
Have you ever seen an appliquĂ© pattern you just canât wait to make?Iâm talking drop-everything, start-cutting-right-now excitement â not just another addition to the âone dayâ collection. And then…you realize itâs written in the wrong format for how you like to...
by lsmith | Apr 13, 2025 | Quilting Tips
Here are links for our latest patterns! Keep checking back during the month to see what we...
by lsmith | Apr 13, 2025 | Quilting Tips
You ever try to line up teeny tiny appliquĂ© pieces on your ironing board, only to have them wiggle out of place right before you press? Yeah. Same. đ© Thatâs why it is so important to pick the right mat for your fusible appliquĂ©. These babies are lifesavers when youâre...
by lsmith | Apr 8, 2025 | Quilting Tips
Overwhelmed by your fabric stash? Hereâs your solution! Be honestâhow many times have you walked into your sewing space, looked at all the fabric youâve collected, and felt totally overwhelmed? Youâre not alone. We all have projects we meant to finish, fabric we...
by lsmith | Apr 7, 2025 | Quilting Tips
Alright, my quilty friends. Time for some tough quilting therapy talk. We all know quilters have always been a thrifty bunch. We come from a long line of flour-sack stitchers and scrap savers. Weâve cut up baby clothes, ties and T-shirts that held a thousand memories...
by lsmith | Apr 1, 2025 | Blog Hop, Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is continuing this year with Gardening. And I am so happy. I was able to dig in my garden this week and plant some new roses. There were lots of possibilities here for a quilter. I encourage you to visit these wonderful designers to see what spin...
