Category Archives: Crafty Things

Rope Baskets

Posted on August 26, 2019 by katyquilts

You may remember a while back when I made a rope basket. Since it was claimed by Daughter #3, I decided to make another. I practiced on a small length and made this coaster. Then I decided to try an … Continue reading →

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Sewing for Winslow

Posted on March 21, 2019 by katyquilts

You knew this was coming, didn’t you? 😁 Seriously, she shivers when I take her out at night and I haven’t found any clothes small enough. I’m also not willing to spend an arm and a leg. So I found … Continue reading →

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Recycling

Posted on November 13, 2018 by katyquilts

I saw on Instagram recently that someone had made hot pads out of old jeansand bias tape. Since I’d just blown the behind out of my favorite Levi’s, I decided to give it a go. Here’s my first attempt. And … Continue reading →

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Canadian Smocking

Posted on August 11, 2018 by katyquilts

Since I picked up this pillow at the thrift shop, I’ve done a bit of research. I purchased a pattern on Etsy to make one like this. I found that this type of smocking is called Canadian smocking. I found … Continue reading →

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Leather Pouch

Posted on July 17, 2018 by katyquilts

Thank you for all of your comments on our reupholstery project! After working on that, I came home anxious to try a small leather project myself. I bought a bag of leather scraps a while back at Good Will so … Continue reading →

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Two Tiny Finishes for Friday

Posted on July 13, 2018 by katyquilts

If you follow me on Instagram (@katyquilts), then you’ve seen my progress on this little quilt this week. This started life as a vintage block from my stash. I only had this one, but thought it would make a perfect … Continue reading →

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Burp Cloths

Posted on July 3, 2018 by katyquilts

Our fifth grandson is due this week! I’m ever so excited to meet Tiny E. Daughter #1 asked me to make some burp cloths for him. These are so easy. You can probably find a free pattern online. I can’t … Continue reading →

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Notebooks for My Littles

Posted on June 23, 2018 by katyquilts

While talking to Big L and Little L last week, they told me they wanted notebooks. Well, Nana can fix that! I made these notebook covers and embroidered their names on them. Y embroidery machine and I don’t always get … Continue reading →

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Another Use for my Accuquilt Cutter!

Posted on April 7, 2018 by katyquilts

My sweet grandsons are here for the weekend. They love to be in the sewing room! So I decided to cut some felt shapes that they could play with on my design . I cut several layers of felt at … Continue reading →

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Craft Night

Posted on March 28, 2018 by katyquilts

Monday night was our second craft night with the gals from church. It was so much fun! We finished our string art and added lettering. Here’s mine. I love my big sewing room. It was awesome to see it filled … Continue reading →

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