by lsmith | Nov 16, 2023 | Quilting Tips
🧽 The Vanishing Act: Marking Tools That (Actually) Work for Appliqué If you’ve ever watched your appliqué lines disappear before you even cut the fabric—or worse, never disappear after you’ve stitched—you’ve met the magic (and madness) of marking tools. Here’s the...
by lsmith | Nov 8, 2023 | Quilting Tips
Do you like fusible applique, but want a way to really make it pop, without extravagant quilting? Do you make wall hangings or table toppers and want them to really stand out? Have you experimented with other types of needlework and looking for new ways to incorporate...
by lsmith | Sep 30, 2021 | Shop
Puppy love… that first crush, so sweet and innocent. Each of us probably holds our own memories of puppy love, which still brings a secret smile to our faces. That person you remember so fondly from your childhood. Some will swear it wasn’t puppy love, but...
by lsmith | Sep 22, 2021 | Shop
Do any of you have violets (viola) in your yard? They were abundant in my yard, when I lived in Ohio. Some would even have called them weeds because they sprang up everywhere. As many of you know, the difference between a weed and a flower is in the eye of the...
by lsmith | Sep 17, 2021 | Quilting Tips, Shop
Lately, my designs have a distinctive circular trend – compasses, wheels, suns, Dresdens, New York beauties, fans, and similar motifs. Sun King is one of those creations. So what is the difference in these patterns? Very good question. The simplest of the...
