Author Archives: katyquilts

I have eight diamonds completed! My technique has improved. The original pattern calls for a total of 32 diamonds like this. I’m fascinated with how different the Star looks depending on which color goes in the middle. I kind of … Continue reading →

I’ve been very indecisive about these blocks. I finally decided I was really overthinking this and that simple was best. Quilting has finally begun. This is the pantograph I’m using. So far, so good! Before I go, I had to … Continue reading →

My design wall has gone from this: To this: The above two photos were taken minutes apart and have had no filters or editing. Can you believe the difference? I had a little chat with Daughter #3 recently about the … Continue reading →

I sewed all the triangles I had made together and ended up with this. I think it needs a few more rows. I also need to figure out how to keep this from getting skewed. I found this cute little … Continue reading →

I’m plodding along with this. The fourth diamond is done. I’m open to a different layout than intended by the kit. It’s kinda fun to play with these bits. Have a great day!

I’ve been avoiding this UFO. I decided to pull it out and make just one more star point. Done! And I even fixed the previous one that came out too small. I have the fourth one ready and waiting. I’m … Continue reading →

Daughter #2 and I went hiking at the White Tank Mountains last week. It is seriously near the top of my favorite places on earth. The wildflowers are beginning to bloom. “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, … Continue reading →