Author Archives: katyquilts

I decided I definitely want to make these blocks bigger. So I spent a pleasant afternoon cutting four extra pieces for each block. They will finish at 10” square. I also remembered that I was short some pieces in the … Continue reading →

Remember these? I pieced them in Dora, the RV, last summer. I decided to put some up on the design wall. They will finish at 8 inches. But I’m thinking about making them a bit bigger. That way I can … Continue reading →

I know, it is well past Christmas. This photo was actually taken in 2020. It is the earliest photo I have of this cactus. It was taken just after planting. The next photo shows its growth the first winter we … Continue reading →

Mr. Wonderful and I have a new hobby! I started collecting rocks when I was a little girl. It always seemed like free treasure, even though I just picked up stuff I thought was pretty. I recently discovered that rock … Continue reading →

It’s in the frame! This is the pantograph I chose. I ran out of bobbin thread and “quilted” half a row without thread. When I redid that area, I had unknowingly shifted the pantograph, leaving this ugly mess. I sprayed … Continue reading →

Did you see that Lori over at Humble Quilts is making a Tree of Life quilt this year? She has invited anyone who wants to join her. Click here for her first post with lots of inspiration. Click here for … Continue reading →

I decided to knock this quilt off my UFO list. I just wanted it done. I hope to be quilting it soon. Maybe that will help? Have a great day!

Each year, I like to do several posts looking back at my finishes for the past year. This post shows the largest quilts I finished. I didn’t make nearly as many bed size quilts as I have in the past. … Continue reading →