Author Archives: katyquilts

I started sewing as you would in a jelly roll race quilt, but stopped when I got this far to take stock. I measured and realized if I kept going, I’d have four seams left and it would measure about … Continue reading →

I gave up on the Hexies and put them back in the box. I pulled out this box of 2 1/2 inch strips cut from old shirts instead. I grabbed these out of the box and decided to make a … Continue reading →

These Hexies are leftovers. From this quilt. I put these on my UFO list for this year because I felt they needed to be used in something. But what? I pulled them out and counted. I have ten of each. … Continue reading →

I decided the quilting on my vintage triangle top wasn’t close enough for my taste. So I am doubling up on the lines. This is what I started doing. And this is how it looks doubled up. Much better. Have … Continue reading →

I finished piecing the batik tumbler top. I thought before I shared that, I would show the quilt that the scraps came from. I made this for my sweet mom in law back in 2013. The color is most true … Continue reading →

The other kit my sweet mom in law brought back to me, was a tumbler lap quilt. She had started piecing this one. These were cut from the same fabrics as the table runner I showed yesterday. I should have … Continue reading →

Way back when, I made a quilt for my sweet mom in law. A while later, I kitted up the leftovers into a couple projects for her. She makes the most beautiful bags, but never got around to the kits. … Continue reading →

That could describe most of my days! Mr. Wonderful requested a quilt to hang on the wall in his office to reduce the echo. I asked if he wanted something mild or wild. He said, “I chose you, didn’t I?” … Continue reading →

Our company left early yesterday. After laundry and mopping, I sewed a few blocks. I’m thinking about putting solid squares in between the pieces blocks. Perhaps blue or yellow. I have pieces sitting ready so I can get going earlier … Continue reading →

I’ve so enjoyed time with family this past week. I made a bit of progress on my current projects just before they arrived. I added the border to my Hexie top. And I have more 36 patch blocks done. And … Continue reading →