In my previous post, I shared about a handy little magnetic wand that I keep right by my sewing machine. A magnetic wand. It is actually part of a set that I bought at our local home improvement store. Along with the magnetic wand, this set includes…
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Tips and Tools Tuesday – A magnet to the Rescue!
We’ve all done it. Dropped a pin and the little rascal bounces waaaaaay under the sewing table. Or, maybe a bobbin escaped your grasp and unwound itself as it rolled away from you. Sound familiar? Well, maybe you can relate to this, too.
Form Fitting Face Mask Tutorial
Hello Everyone! I hope you all are staying well and safe! It’s been quite some time since I’ve posted anything. I have been making masks, and masks, and more masks. I have made the common “surgical” style mask. A Form Fitted style, which is the kind I wear to work. And, a Face Shield style. Read More
Tips and Tools Tuesday – A Cure for Slipping Rulers
With your rotary cutter in one hand and a quilt ruler in just the right position on your fabric in the other, have you ever been right in the middle of a cut when your ruler shifted?
We Have a Winner in the Book Giveaway!
And the winner is……… Barbara Steele! Congratulations, Barbara, your name was drawn for the Quilter’s Complete Guide giveaway! Please, contact me at diane@lookoutmountainquilter.com with your street address and I will mail your book right out to you! Again, congratulations! And, thank you for commenting on the post and participating in the drawing! Have a great Read More
Tips and Tools Tuesday – Sewing and Quilting With Children
Take advantage of teachable moments. Since I’ve been a mom for over 38 years now, I think this would be one of the best nuggets of advice I could give to anyone who has or is around children. No matter the task, concept, or bit of knowledge to be learned, take any and every opportunity Read More
Tips And Tools Tuesday – What Do Froggs, Attire, and Scrubbing Bubbles Have To Do With Quilting?
Last week was full, fun, and exhausting! We, (my husband and I) have been working outside, digging. We have moved a lot of earth from the left side of this area to the right so that it will be more level. We will pour a concrete pad here which will eventually become a carport. Yippee!
Tips And Tools Tuesday – It’s Still the Season, Are You Prepared?
It’s still the season…. Well, not the Holiday season. That was fun and now it’s done, and 2020 has already begun! (No, I did not rhyme that on purpose. 🙂 I mean, it’s still the season for colds and Flu. Why on earth would I want to bring that subject up? Because I just finished Read More
Tips And Tools Tuesday – It’s All About Perspective
Have you ever started a project, or nearly finished a project, only to discover that your work is barely visible? That’s exactly what happened to me this past Saturday. Well, let me start at the beginning.
I’m Grateful For You, So, I’m Having A Sale!
Hi Everyone! As 2019 is quickly coming to a close, I just wanted to take a few moments to express my gratitude to you for supporting my small business! I cannot express how much I appreciate your purchasing my patterns, leaving encouraging comments, and sharing what kinds of patterns you would like to see on Read More