Monthly Archives: December 2022

Two Tip Tuesday – Christmas Break and Stitching

A heck of a mess out there in many parts of the USA. I hope you are warm and well wherever you may be! In sunny Florida, it is sunny but not so warm. I’m not looking forward to uncertainty … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday- Challenge and Cuddle

The challenge reveal at Thimble Pleasures was fun! And who didn’t take photos…oops! So, I’ll put the before sewn photo of my challenge piece below. The center FQ was the challenge piece. One of our members, Mary Thurlow, did a … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – Basting Layers, Threads, Needles

The quilt back I showed you last week is layered with the top and in the final stages of quilting. To keep all my layers together I basted it on my longarm! A giant, long stitch meander works well. I … Continue reading

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Two Tip Tuesday – Quilt Backings

I’m in the process of finishing up a quilt and needed a backing. The fabric I want to use is not quite wide enough. I remember discussions on making one width of fabric wider by adding a diagonal seam. As … Continue reading

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