Author Archives: katyquilts

Did you see this? Connecting Threads has an end of bolt sale with beautiful fabrics and fantastic prices. I love Grunge! And it’s on sale all month at Fat Quarter Shop . And while you are there, check out the … Continue reading →

I’m still working on piecing my Two by Four top together. But I couldn’t resist playing with the leftovers from that top! Seriously, the scraps from one quilt lead to the next just like sourdough starter! I think I’d like … Continue reading →

That’s what I’ve decided to call this one. I finished the checkerboard pieces and debated about using gray or black for the background. The black won. I did get the pieces cut. And they are all arranged and clipped into … Continue reading →

We have been working hard on the house, which leaves less sewing time than I’d like. But sew I must, for my sanity. I thought I’d share a bit how I’m getting this project closer to the finish line in … Continue reading →

I’m finally doing a little hand stitching! I’m using perle cotton. This is what I’m using to mark the stitching in the border. I much prefer my Hera marker, a gift from Sweet Ila, but I accidentally left it in … Continue reading →

It’s been a crazy month, but I still got some things done! Two are tops so they aren’t technically finishes, but I’ll take it! Have a great day!

I found some leftover 16 patches in my solid bin as well. I decided to take them apart into blocks like this. I could lay them out like this: Or maybe this… I’m pretty sure I don’t have anything here … Continue reading →

I haven’t forgotten these. So much potential here. Some of these are leftovers from this quilt: I still love that one. None of the above are clicking for me. I’m wondering if these could be worked into a log cabin … Continue reading →

The red background piece was about the size of a fat quarter. I positioned the pieced section where I wanted it and used a large ruler to cut seam lines. A little squaring up and I got this. I think … Continue reading →