Lonesome Valley Quilters

06/25/2026

Kennel Quilts is a new charity for me - here's the info for you - especially good to use up practice squares etc. Check the guidelines carefully before sending anything.

https://www.kennelquilts.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSqLWBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzYkdyRGRSa3R3T0VIc1NZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiUNsvZDcSt0LS3P9AmTvN1bfeHjo7kLPoU8e5ALjnA3FMuheRKYbwVS7hy8_aem_Lz45OtEZH--vv0T1nnpp6g

Materials used should be 100% cotton (biodegradable) on the advice of a veterinarian. This includes the fabric, batting, and thread. Do not use fleece for it sheds to much. Do not use flannel for it often has synthetic fibers.Even 100% cotton flannel tends to pill and it is not suitable for Kennel Q...

06/24/2026

After an encounter with grieving parents, a Hamilton County coroner had an idea: replace cold white sheets with handmade quilts.

Three years later, local quilters have donated more than 400 quilts to families saying goodbye to loved ones: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/quilters-donate-comfort-families-hamilton-county-coroners-office/531-3c7571ef-7ad4-49fa-9d35-041f0810a818?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTHR-TV

06/06/2026

https://everafterinthewoods.com/arizona-fabric-stores-every-creative-person-should-definitely-visit/?utm_source=ari&fbclid=IwY2xjawSROblleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6MmNIUFY3UzdLUkc2ZldPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuwhfvxFFIW8EMyb7VcHRxm3iWdbIqSUP5hk8waS18AFMvnkYUs_DxyMs9Af_aem_ttze6rMwm4g7xLRwaZWB5w

Arizona fabric stores make every creative detour worthwhile, with colorful materials, helpful staff, and plenty of maker-friendly charm.

04/26/2026

Here's a little info about spray starch from Krista Moser -

Have you ever run out of spray starch in the middle of your project? Did you know you can make spray starch, just like your Grandma did, from items you already have sitting in your pantry? It's non-toxic, cheap, and easy to make. All you need are a few pantry items, water, a whisk, and a spray bottl...

03/22/2026

Great blog post on the history of the sewing machine. Post is from Krista Moser.

This week, March 21st, we celebrated my favorite pastime with National Quilting Day. The invention of the sewing machine changed piecing and quilting as we knew it. You have to marvel at this amazing little machine that completely changed history! When you walk into your sewing room, do you ever thi...