Author Archives: katyquilts

I finally started hand quilting my vintage top. It’s hard to see what I’m doing, but it is parallel lines in large triangles. This fits my hoop and I don’t have to mark anything. You can see a bit better … Continue reading →

I so appreciate all your lovely comments regarding my decorating with quilts post. I have company this week so again behind on comments, I thought I’d write a post to answer your questions. First of all, there are no patterns … Continue reading →

This is not exactly a finish, but it is a finished top! The photo above shows the truest color. Here is a look at the whole thing. I ended up with these two like pieces next to each other, but … Continue reading →

I decided to make these strips into blocks like this. I think when they are done, I will set them with alternate plain blocks. I love making these. So simple. My strips are cut 2 inches wide. I sew a … Continue reading →

Here are the goals I set for myself for November, 1. Arrive safely in Arizona. Done! 2. Acquire some furniture. Done! 3. Set up a new sewing space. It’s work in progress. 🤨 4. Start hand quilting my triangle quilt. Not … Continue reading →

Here’s another Fat Quarter Shop deal for you. You know, just in case you didn’t get enough shopping in this weekend. 😜 Ahhhh! I might have to place another order! Here’s the deal, 24-hour Mega Flash Sales! That’s double the … Continue reading →

These strips were on my UFO list to finish this year. The problem has been that I’m not sure what to do with them. Originally, I planned to make another quilt like this. But this vintage quilt is also a … Continue reading →

Remember this? I got it all basted and brought it along to hand quilt. But not a single stitch has happened. We will have company this week and I’d like to start this so I can quilt and visit. First, … Continue reading →

Just a quick note to say that I am now an affiliate for Connecting Threads ! And they also have huge sales this weekend! This sale runs through Cyber Monday. As a reminder, it doesn’t cost you any more to … Continue reading →