KatyQuilts

Mr. Wonderful surprised me with these new tree ornaments! The one on the left is a Harley VRod like his. The one on the right is a Harley 48 just like mine.

Oh, Silly Willy!

I bought a panel like this when my kids were little and I first started sewing. Every year before opening gifts, my son would use this set to tell the Christmas story. He often got creative. One year he talked about Mary and Joseph meeting on a dating site. 🙄

I gave that set to him when his boys were tiny. Then I found another panel and made one for Daughter #1 to use with her boys. I found a couple more at Goodwill one year and tucked them away. Daughter #2 found them in my stash and wants hers now. I guess I need to get sewing!

Speaking of Daughter #2, we made this apron together recently. As I mentioned, she went digging in my stash and found this fabric and off we went!

And lastly, I finally finished this puzzle!

This might have been the hardest puzzle I’ve ever done.

Lastly, I was asked how I choose a color for the “background “ of a scrappy quilt like the one I showed yesterday.

There isn’t any real magic. I usually pick a solid that I have on hand that I think goes with the prints. In this case, I think yellow, lavender, pink, green, nearly anything would work!

Have a great day!

After a big push, this top is in the frame. I took an informal poll on Instagram and as a result of that, this is the pantograph that I settled on.

So far, so good.

My drunkards path blocks are coming along as well.

Little by little, things get done. Though I will say, having a retired partner makes sewing time a bit harder to find!

Have a great day!

I’ve been in the mood for a hand quilting project. I pulled these two tops out of the stash for consideration.

This one reminds me of peppermint candy. I think it would made a fun Christmas quilt. It needs a few repairs, but very doable. I was thinking about using pink thread, possibly perle cotton, and big Baptist fans.

I’d forgotten I had this next one.

It needs a few repairs as well, but less than I remembered.

The hand piecing is lovely.

Hmmmm…. I think due to the season, I’m leaning toward the first one. I need to think about it some more.

Have a great day!

I’m still working on this here and there.

After making 20 blocks, I decided it was time to stop and take stock. This pile shows all the bits I had left.

I decided I needed 10 more blocks to make a good size lap quilt. Thankfully, I had more of this blue solid. I got cutting and now I’m ready to sew some more.

Have a great day!

The mister and I scored free tickets to the art museum. It was fantastic! Here are a few that caught my eye. Artist info is below each photo.

I’ll share more in future posts.

Have a great day!

Mister Wonderful makes the most amazing cinnamon rolls! He learned from the best, his mom. 😊

We stopped by to see Daughter #2 aT work. Isn’t she beautiful?

I saw this at Goodwill. I was tempted to buy it and fix it up, but I left it for someone else.

However, this DID come home with me!

This is so true!

Have a great day!