Author Archives: katyquilts

Thanks to all for the lovely comments on this project! I have all the blocks for my Minnick and Simpson QOV done already!  They went together very quickly while listening to my audio book. This is my favorite block. I … Continue reading →

I’ve had two of these Minnick & Simpson jelly rolls hanging around for a while so I brought them with me to AZ.  I’ve been looking at jelly roll patterns available free online and finally settled on one called Tropical Punch from … Continue reading →

 Empty Nest but Full Heart, written by my friend Kathy, also known as Nanato4T’s, has long been one of my favorite blogs. I am sure many of you have enjoyed reading it too. Kathy was diagnosed with cancer over a … Continue reading →

I needed to go to Lowes this week and I took a trip through the garden center while I was there. It was fascinating! The garden section of the home centers back home aren’t even open. And you certainly won’t … Continue reading →

I’m so excited! Im going to this tomorrow with my dear friend Zenia from A Quilted Passion! If any of you see a wide eyed woman there carrying this bag, please tap me on the shoulder and say hello! Have a … Continue reading →

I was asked for more details regarding the blocks I made for this quilt. The squares are all cut 2 1/2 inches. The setting triangles along the sides started out as 4 1/2 inch squares that I then cut twice … Continue reading →

I finished sewing the 5 blocks I had cut out. Please excuse the sunspot in the photo!  I had to use some creative piecing to get those last few blocks made. Allison suggested that I try putting these on point. … Continue reading →

I pulled these out again.  I really like these blocks and have been thinking about making more. I used a jelly roll to make these and I’m down to scraps. I did find a FQ from this line recently and … Continue reading →

Remember these? I pieced these a couple years ago. And in the process, I got so sick of them I hadn’t touched them since! But I had hubby bring them out when he was here in December. I figured I … Continue reading →