Author Archives: katyquilts

After a long trip in the truck, we are back in Michigan! We took the southern route on this map. It took us three days and we are still tired. I apologize for not responding to comments the last few … Continue reading →

I changed my mind! After playing a bit with my pieces…. I decided to go with a slightly different block pattern So I ripped and redid the first two. Eventually, I think I will add alternate plain blocks. I’m not … Continue reading →

A couple years ago, I won these layer cakes from a giveaway. I also got this Cake Mix pad. These are pretty cool. It’s part foundation paper piecing and part traditional piecing. You layer two 10 inch squares right sides … Continue reading →

I decided to make a Fence Rail quilt with this jelly roll. I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with jelly rolls. They are convenient, but do you follow the peaks or valleys to determine the edge? I never … Continue reading →

I bought this jelly roll from Tuesday Morning a long time ago. I finally opened it. It turns out, there are 8 strips each of five different prints. I thought I might use them with this yellow I just picked … Continue reading →

I haven’t forgotten these. I have almost no repro yardage in my AZ sewing room, but decided this solid cheddar was perfect. I love it! Now to think about how I want to quilt this. Have a great day!

The above photos are detail shots of this quilt, made by hubby’s grandmother, Mary Magdalena Swartzendruber. Happy Easter!

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I’m still working away on this hand quilting. There are so many great fabrics in this! I wish I had bolts of these! I don’t think I’ve seen any repeats yet. There are lots of make do patches. Have a … Continue reading →