You may remember a conversation we had last fall – about needle threaders. Until the past couple of years – I had never given needle threaders any thought at all….
Inquiring Minds – Just Want to Know
And the Survey Says – Quilt Design Software
A couple of weeks ago I sent out a survey about using quilt design software – and more specifically about Electric Quilt Company software. If you get the Quiltblox eNewsletter…
It Pays to do Some Research – Market Finds
A big part of my job as a shop owner is to research new products. Sounds like a fun part of the job – right? It is, and I love…
EQ Design Software – Looking for Your Input
I’ve been learning – and using EQ Design software for the past several months. It’s been a little bit of a learning curve – as most new things are. But…
Needle Threaders – Looking for Your Thoughts
So … It’s occurred to me that I may need a bit of assistance with needle threading when I’m hand stitching. I don’t seem to have any problems with threading…
Quilt Challenges – Capture Stories and Ignite Creativity
Today’s topic: Quilt Challenges. I’m currently working on a Quilt Challenge project. It’s had me stumped this time around. I thought I had a great idea that would perfectly fit the…
A Quilter’s Letter of Instruction
One day – it will be that day. Your loved ones will wonder what you would have wanted them to do with all your cherished quilting/sewing/crafting supplies, tools, equipment, and…
A Quilter’s Word Search – Quilting Tools
If you’ve been part of the Quiltblox Creative Community for any length of time – you know how I love a puzzle – any kind of puzzle. As a kid…
Do You Belong to a Quilt Guild?
Over the years, I’ve belonged to one quilt guild or another depending on when the meeting was and how far they were away from my home. For the past few years –…
Quilts That Document Our History
For decades (probably centuries) we quilters have memorialized our hopes and dreams, our interests, our memories, and even our politics with needle and thread. Making quilts that document and commemorate…