by lsmith | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog Hop
Quilt Block Mania is traveling this time! Each of our talented quilters has created a block for our transportation theme. We hope you enjoy what we have dreamed up for you. Train Quilt Block by Carolina MooreHot Air Balloon by Patchwork BreezeBronco by Crafty...
by lsmith | Sep 2, 2024 | Quilting Tips
This is one of the saddest moments for me. Over the past week, I have been packing up my mother’s sewing room… Taking the things I knew she wanted me to have. Sorting the rest for my dad to sell or donate. Noting the duplicate rulers and threads that she...
by lsmith | Aug 12, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Back to our thread dilemma… You are staring at a myriad of thread choices either in the shop or online. You have made your choice on materials based upon your newly found knowledge. But now to decide on the thread size. There are loads of options from really...
by lsmith | Aug 6, 2024 | Quilting Tips
This is dedicated to those of you who have struggled with illness or other disruptive life events like changes in job status or family issues. When I was diagnosed with cancer five months ago, many very special people told me to give myself some grace during that...
by lsmith | Aug 6, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is sweeping into August. This month, we are accessorizing! And I love accessories. You should see my closet – scarves, shoes, hats, jewelry, etc. Each of our talented quilters has created an accessory for your quilting pleasure, Be sure to hop...
by lsmith | Aug 5, 2024 | Quilting Tips
Let’s start with the elephant in the room. Most people use cotton fabric for their quilts. The myth that polyester thread cut cotton fabric is just that with today’s threads. If you don’t believe me, ask the manufacturers! Ok, now that I have gotten...
by lsmith | Jul 29, 2024 | General Quilting, Quilting Tips
I am about to show my age here… When I went to college the ratio of men to women in my chemical engineering classes was at least 6:1. Sometimes, even higher. As a young lady in a “men’s profession,” you learned to hide your feminine side, at...
by lsmith | Jul 15, 2024 | Blog Hop
For my Sound of Music lovers, I just finished making my Edelweiss block! This was my Quilt Block Mania – June 2024 Block. The block was designed for fusible applique. But I adapted it to my 3-D applique (Applismith). That made it a little more fun for me. I am...
by lsmith | Jul 12, 2024 | Specialty Stitches
I am ashamed to tell you this. I have had a really fancy sewing machine for over 30 years. You know, the ones that are capable of dozens of stitches. But I only use about 3 stitches on it. Are you like me? You spent, don’t tell me how much money on that machine....
by lsmith | Jul 2, 2024 | Blog Hop, Quilting Tips
Quilt Block Mania is underway again! And this time, you will need to use a little imagination. We are headed into books. Some blocks have images of books. Others relate to books the designers enjoy! Each of our talented quilters has created a block for our reading...
