KatyQuilts

In January each year, I try to do a deep clean in the sewing room. I accidentally started early this year. I was looking for border options for the Dutch Hexies quilt and decided to straighten up my shelves holding yardage.

There is a bit of method to my organization here!

Then I sorted magazines and passed over half on to a friend.

I even tackled a few baskets setting aside anything I was sure I wouldn’t use to give to the same friend. This might not look neat to you, but trust me, it is way better than it was! I keep pieces smaller than yardage and bigger than scraps in these.

I have a lot of work yet to do, but it sure feels good to have a jump on this chore!

Have a great day!

Hope of all hopes, dream of our dreams,
    a child is born, sweet-breathed; a son is given to us: a living gift.
And even now, with tiny features and dewy hair, He is great.
    The power of leadership, and the weight of authority, will rest on His shoulders.
His name? His name we’ll know in many ways—
    He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Dear Father everlasting, ever-present never-failing,
    Master of Wholeness, Prince of Peace.
His leadership will bring such prosperity as you’ve never seen before—
    sustainable peace for all time.
This child: God’s promise to David—a throne forever, among us,
    to restore sound leadership that cannot be perverted or shaken.
He will ensure justice without fail and absolute equity. Always.
    The intense passion of the Eternal, Commander of heavenlyarmies,
    will carry this to completion

Isaiah 9:6-7 The Voice

Happy Christmas Eve! A few weeks ago, I shared this vintage quilt and dress with you as part of my holiday decorating. At that time, this sweet little dress was hanging on a plastic hanger.

Judy from Small Quilts and Doll Quilts read my post and contacted me saying she had a perfect vintage hanger for my baby dress! And perfect it is! It came wrapped in this lovely Christmas fabric.

The pretty bow was so festive, I decided to leave it on! I cannot thank you enough, Judy!

I thought while I was taking pictures, that I would share some details of this dress. It is entirely hand stitched.

I found this at an estate sale last summer and was just taken by it. I wonder at the babe that wore this and the loving mother who stitched it.

Have a wonderful day!

I really thought the day would never come when this quilt would be on the frame!

I thought I’d share a quick tip for dividing a border into even parts without measuring anything. I cut a strip of paper the same length as the border and start folding it in half, over and over. When I get the divisions that I like, I use a chalk pencil to make tick marks on the edge of the border.

I plan to get this bound today.

Twenty years is way too long for this to be a UFO. Have a great day!

Back in August, I started making a rope basket. You can see the start of it here. I ran out of rope and then never got back to it. But Diane at O’Quilts has been making beautiful rope bowls and she inspired me to get back at it. I finally finished!

Winslow is a great little model. 😄 Making a basket this big does get a bit awkward. I used a pile of books to help support it.

My joins and ending are not particularly graceful.

I think the inside looks cool!

I certainly didn’t need another basket, but I do love it!

Have a great day!

I have a small end table in my family room. I always have a small quilt on it to use as a giant mug rug. But none of my little quilts fit exactly right.

So I decided this was the perfect place for a tiny bow tie quilt.

Oops….looks like I need to make a few more. Come back Friday as I should have this little bit finished to show you.

I said I would let you know how the knitting was going. The ribbing went well, but I went to Abilene when I started the pattern rounds. Ugh. I may have to start over. Time to call in the expert (my friend).

Have a great day!