Author Archives: katyquilts

Here’s a sewing room project teaser: Still sorting and working in the sewing room. I hope to have lots of progress to show tomorrow.

I won the giveaway last week for the HSTeria Quilt Along hosted by Vicki at Field Trips in a Fiber. Vicki hand dyes fabric and she sent me the most gorgeous bundle of fabrics! Aren’t they beautiful? If you would … Continue reading →

I made a few more 4 patches this weekend. I’ve used all different reds, blues, and neutrals. Now I am trying to decide if I will be happy with neutrals ranging from white white to nearly tan. Much time this … Continue reading →

I am generally an early riser. This morning, I am enjoying a bit of hand stitching while listening to a gentle, much needed rain outside my window. I love it when the rain is gentle and the wind calm so … Continue reading →

I had yesterday off of work and spent most of the day sorting and re-folding my fabric stash. Here is how I do it. First lay the fabric out folded selvedge to selvedge and the fold in half again lengthwise … Continue reading →

I have one small finish this week: This little quilt sat as a UFO for a long time. I’m not in love with it but it is done. It will probably land on a table somewhere. My big finish for … Continue reading →

I finished my little HSTeria top yesterday. It measures 20″ square at present. I have no idea how I will quilt it. I can’t believe how many of you said, “Don’t throw away the scraps!” LOL! I didn’t. When it … Continue reading →

I got one more HST block made last night. I am trying to evenly distribute lights and darks but am not concerned with color placement. I have the next one all set out in case I find a few minutes … Continue reading →

Yesterday was a lovely day. After church, we went to Daughter #1’s house for dinner. We came home and went back to work. Baseboards in the office are done. And Mr. Wonderful and I moved furniture into the office. Sadly, … Continue reading →