KatyQuilts

My scraps are out of control. I use this little cart for scraps. The idea is that when it starts to overflow, I need to deal with them.

But it got full and I started stashing in other places as well.

I really need to deal with these. To that end, I’m going to use these dies to chop them up.

Wish me luck!

Remember these?

I decided they would look good with this fun print of retro houses. They remind me of the 50s ranch houses in Sun City.

I cut all my squares 4 1/2 inches.

Oh, yes! I think I’m going to like this!

Have a great day!

I love this!

Remember Elmer? 😂

We got a ball thrower for Gracie. She LOVES it! As soon as hubby put it back in the box after playing, she discovered it and wanted to play again!

Please dad! She always makes me laugh.

And here is the beautiful Arizona sky at sundown.

Have a great day!

My biggest “finish” this month, was cleaning up the sewing room. It still needs work, but at least I can breathe up there now. It had become a dumping ground.

It has been a pitiful month of measured by finishes!

I am quite pleased that I persevered and finished the Quiltville Mystery.

And this bunting.

And a small donation quilt.

That’s really all I have to show for my sewing time this month. Sad, isn’t it?

Have a great day!

Another throwback post! I hope you find some inspiration here. Enjoy!

Baby/Toddler Quilts

Posted on January 7, 2016 by katyquilts

During January, I am showing groups of quilts that I finished last year. This is mainly for my own benefit as it is a record of the quilts I have made without having to wade through a year’s worth of blog posts.

I love making baby quilts! They are the perfect size for trying out a new technique with out committing to a huge project that could take just short of forever.  Looks like I made 13 baby and toddler quilts this year.  

Most of these have been gifted. A few of these are here just waiting  for a new baby to come along.

Have a great day!

My four patches have been sewn into 16 patches.

And I have my alternate blocks chosen and cut. It won’t take long to get these sewn together.

This is the pantograph I plan to use.

It’s amazing how fast small quilts come together.

Have a great day!

I played around with the four patches and decided I liked this.

I just need to choose an alternate block fabric. Here are some options.

I could go in a totally different direction, but this layout appeals to me. The crazy is contained and becomes interesting. If I go this route, it will finish at 40” square.

Have a great day!

Okay, I had an idea and I thought this ombré fabric would work.

I cut all these for alternate blocks.

I’m not loving this. I loved it when Cathy made hers.

Maybe if I just use one color?

Maybe my scraps are too crazy. This is supposed to be a small quilt for donation. But I don’t like to give something I don’t love.

Back to the drawing board. Have a great day!

I finished another puzzle this week.

We took the girls to the farmer’s market. They were very good and enjoyed people watching.

More polished rocks!

Mister Wonderful’s greatest fear.

Have a great day!