Bling Tree
by lsmith | Nov 27, 2023 | Quilt Along, Quilting Tips
Do you have some scrap fabric, leftover batting, a handful of buttons, some beads, and embroidery thread? If so, join me from December 1 – December 24 to make a Bling Tree! So what is a Bling Tree? It is a way to add a little stitching each day to your holiday...
Christmas in June?
Are you one of those people who start to plan for next holiday a year in advance? I must admit that I used to be better about planning for the holidays. I would have all of the gifts purchased by Halloween. Unfortunately, that also led to a few unexpected issues. I...
Happy Holidays
by lsmith | Dec 24, 2021 | Quilting Tips
We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Kwanza, Happy Hanukkah (a little late), and any other joyous holiday you celebrate this time of year. Now is the time to spend safely with friends and loved ones, if you are...
Peppermint Parfait
by lsmith | Nov 6, 2021 | Pieced Quilts, Quilting Tips, Shop
The Christmas holiday has some familiar smell for me: gingerbread, almond, chocolate, and peppermint. Peppermint is probably one of the ones I most strongly relate to Christmas. They remind me of the peppermint candies my grandmother would set out. My mouth starts to...