Author Archives: katyquilts

Time for another Throwback Thursday post! The following post was originally published on February 28th, 2010. Enjoy! Dear Jane……I’m sorry, but…… I just don’t think I can follow your rules. I know you worked hard on all those 4 1/2″ … Continue reading →

Remember that bin of 2 1/2” squares I showed you the other day? I actually have two of those bins. That one was all repro fabrics, this one is more bright/modern prints. Basically anything that isn’t Civil War, ends up … Continue reading →

My top is all in one piece. Now I’m wondering if it needs borders. It’s too small for a bed quilt and too big for a throw quilt. Here are the two border option from my stash. I’m not crazy … Continue reading →

My leader/ender quilt has taken center stage. It’s turning out bigger than I originally planned, so I ran out of the QST pieces I cut. Of course, I don’t have any more of that fabric. I’m hoping these pieces will … Continue reading →

I finally started quilting this vintage top! Of course, I’m using Baptist Fans. And muslin on the back. I have a bunch of this perle cotton, so I decided to use it for the quilting. After doing a couple fans, … Continue reading →

Last weekend, I flew to Missouri to celebrate the 90th birthday of my beautiful mother in love and friend, Mim. She is the dearest person! It was a quick visit, but lovely that all her kids could be there for … Continue reading →

My friend, Wendy, over at Pieceful Thoughts, recently shared a little tutorial for sewing improv curves. You can find it here. I’ve done this, but her post was the perfect little nudge to play a bit and try it again. … Continue reading →

Oh, Aunt Martha! I always wanted one of these quilt kits you used to make. I finally found one on eBay and it quickly became mine. But while you advertised accuracy in cutting, you were anything but accurate. I took … Continue reading →