Hiding the Shadows
by lsmith | Feb 7, 2022 | Quilting Tips
Have you ever worked on a quilt with really dark and light fabrics together? Have you noticed that sometimes those dark colors are visible, peaking out near the seams? Those dark pieces are known as shadows. These shadows are annoying to say the least. In a show...
Framed in Ferns
Shade gardens are so soothing. The variety of greens and textures of the leaves are so interesting. Hostas have such large and lush leaves with white, yellow and green. Heuchera are intriguing with their red and green leaves with foamy flowers. Hellebore are the first...
Ice Cream Stand
No matter when you live, ice cream stands have a special place in our memories. Growing up in the Adirondacks, it was never particularly warm in the summer, but we still enjoyed the local ice cream stand in summer. Anyone who lives in the country knows that local can...
Heart of a Glacier
by lsmith | Dec 18, 2021 | Quilting Tips
Testing blocks for a new quilt is so rewarding when they come out just right! I may have to make a few more of these. This test block is for Heart of a Glacier one of my new foundation pieced patterns. The quilt pattern was written for Timeless Treasure’s new...