Background Fills and more
Good Morning, Quilters! Learn how to quilt a cloud today! As YOU read this, I am in the clouds, winging my way back to Minnesota after vacationing in Italy! I’m sure I’ll have so much to tell when I get home… But I didn’t want YOU to miss a Tuesday Tutorial! Marking the Fabric Begin…
Quilt Supplies
For those of you who are new to the blog, let me introduce myself! I am Faye, Lori’s 5th daughter and one of her twins! When I’m not busy working as an analyst at Target HQ in Minneapolis, you can find me at the pool swimming with my nephews, planning my wedding (only 5 months…
Machine Quilting and more
Buongiorno, Quilters! How do YOU use quilting practice pieces? I love to turn my practice pieces and blocks into small works that I use around the house. I call them “vase quilts” and I try to match the fabrics to the flowers. A Quilt by Any Other Name I made this log cabin (the cut…
Books and more
Buongiorno, Quilters and Travelers! Should I really cut up my Rick Steves guide book? Rick Steves recommends cutting apart the book to make mini guides to the cities you will be visiting. But cutting up any book seems so wrong! I’m off to Italy! Last month, several readers of LKQ recommended Rick Steves Italy 2019…
Product Reviews and more
Good Morning, Quilters! I LOVE the Martelli turn table cutting board! Earlier this summer, I started a little portable project making Rose and Dot quilt blocks. (Read: Hand Applique for Outdoor Quilting). I decided to stitch them together with a 1-1/2 inch sashing and a border to create a bright table runner. I like to…
Doodles and more
Good Morning, Doodlers and Quilters! Are YOU ready for some early morning doodle exercises? Morning is a good time for doodling. It is a quiet activity that helps your brain transition from dreaming to wakefulness. Perhaps you would even consider getting up 15 minutes early to doodle?! (Like most personal trainers, I ask a…
