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So many projects, so little time!

April 13, 2017January 12, 2024 1 comment

Hi friends!

How are you? This time of year is very busy for me as Quilt Market is coming up again in May. So I am working hard to get new patterns ready to go, making the quilts, taking photos, creating handouts… the list of TO DO items is long!

New pattern: Savannah Squares

 

So I have not done some other quilty stuff. šŸ™

Of course, either way I get to make quilts, so I guess it is all OK!

Sneak Peek: Saybrook Signals

 

One project I can’t wait to start uses this wonderful pile of fabrics from my friend Josie Severson – she sells these fabrics here on her website and on her ETSY site.

 

cotton sateen
Josie Severson fabrics

 

She has canvas fabric, cotton jersey, cotton sateen (which is what I am using), organic fabric and other home goods like pillows and coasters all using her hand drawn designs. They are super cool!

I have been anxious to start playing with the fabrics as they have been here for a while and I just love how they feel. The plan is to make a crib quilt version of ZigZagNoli. But other time sensitive projects took precedence. But, next week I go away for a few days to a retreat and this project is on my quilt retreat TO DO list!!!

I can’t wait!

fabrics for Zig ZagNoli quilt

 

What projects are you up to right now?

This week on Monday I was able to visit with the Columbine Quilt Guild in Arvada, CO. I showed off some of my quilts and patterns doing a trunk show and lecture and had a chance to chat with some of the members. they are a really nice group of quilters! In a couple of weeks, I will be able to visit with another guild in Parker CO. I love chatting with quilters! 

Sneak Peek- new pattern Portland Parks using the line Literary from Windham Fabrics! Love the quilting!

 

OK- time for me to get back to work and finish up a few of these new projects so I can start on my Zig ZagNoli quilt. 

Sneak Peek of Savannah Squares using Aria from Windham Fabrics!

 

happy quilting to all!

Kate

p.s. Next Monday I will be posting about a collaboration I am doing with my friend Kirstyn Cogan – it will include a fun giveaway so be sure to stop back here then!

 

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  1. Gladys Hontz says:
    May 6, 2017 at 1:03 pm

    Kate, thank you just received your first notice and just love it. You are introducing me to some wonderful NEW things. Waiting for the next news!!

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