Solidarity Sunflower
by lsmith | Feb 28, 2022 | Quilting Tips, Shop
Like so many others, I found myself glued to the news this weekend, looking for anything positive. The range of my emotions ran from anger and disgust to sadness and helplessness. There were glimpses of hope, pride and encouragement sprinkled in there as well. One...
Sustain
With snow on the ground here in Virginia, it is difficult to think about Earth Day and spring being right around the corner. But it is. Yesterday, I saw a seemingly misguided robin. They usually arrive as the harbinger of spring. This poor guy may have had a compass...
Fairy’s Waltz
How many of you remember the Strawberry Shortcake characters? The adorable lead character was created for greeting cards and eventually became a franchise with ornaments, toys, television specials, coloring books, and so much more. What captivated me about the...
🧵 Appliqué Apprehension
by lsmith | Jan 18, 2021 | Quilting Tips
Flower Fiesta Updated May 2025 to better guide you through choosing your ideal appliqué method—part of the new Appliqué Unplugged series! ✂️ Finding Your Perfect Fit Appliqué can be intimidating, even for seasoned stitchers. I get it—I was once there too. Despite...