Author Archives: katyquilts

I have a thing for baskets. I love all kinds of baskets. But there is nothing quite like these. The patterns and workmanship are truly amazing. They tell stories. I cannot imagine how long it must have taken to make … Continue reading →

Mr. Wonderful and I ticked an item off my bucket list last week with a visit to the Heard Museum in Phoenix. It is a museum of Native American Art and History. The building itself was gorgeous. I took so … Continue reading →

I first published the following post in November of 2016 so some numbers and details are now different. But my feeling is the same. I believe the message is still true. I’m turning off comments on this post, because I … Continue reading →

I finally finished the blocks and cut out my backgrounds pieces for this Fat Quarter Shop quilt along quilt. I cut some of my pieces wrong, but I was able to piece scraps together to make what I had work. … Continue reading →

Vote like your life depends upon it. Have a great day!

Remember these? I pieced these in the RV. I had miscounted when I cut and was short by 54 blue rectangles. I finally cut them out. It won’t take long to get the last few blocks pieced now. I just … Continue reading →

Remember this little top? It was time to quilt it. This machine feels so different from the others I’ve had. Not perfect, but no tension issues! Today I plan to hand stitch this facing down. Have a great day!

We stopped by the library this week. They didn’t have a lot of quilting books, but these looked interesting. I got some deals at the local thrift shop last week! I got everything in the two photos above for $8. … Continue reading →