Red & White EPP Progress
Another project that needs some attention...but is still in the "hold line" is this red/white quilt. I fell out of love with the original design; but do like these EPP elements of the quilt. So, am...
View ArticleWorking on Nametags for Guild Retreat
This is what happens when I can't find my binder clips (found them 10 minutes after finishing this task...isn't that the way it always is).Adding some bits and bobs to the name tags...and on my left...
View ArticleUploading more Seam Designs!
Working on uploading more seam designs to my Patreon followers today....scheduling them for release each Sunday as promised.Am getting ready (cutting fabric & packing) to head to a quilt retreat...
View ArticleQuiet Book Progress
Just had a wonderful week with my friend Sharron, we sewed and ate...then repeated all week. My main project to finish (which I did not get done) was a group of quiet books for my friend Terri....
View ArticleBusy, busy, always!
Whew, have been at the computer for a couple of hours...and still have not really touched my "to do" list for today. Well, at least the dishes got washed before I began...ha!So, to catch you up...I'm...
View ArticleCrazy Blocks without piecing
Begin playing around with an idea months ago...and came across these just this past week again. So, am motivated to finish off the initial idea...with a few changes of course! In total there will be...
View ArticleOrganizers!
Having great fun creating some organizers. Fast and so easy to create. Just posted a short post and tutorial on my Patreon page, "Kathy's Stitching Adventure". Here are some photos to share with y'all...
View ArticleGood Progress on Faux Crazy Quilt Blocks
All of these hexagons (17 in total...didn't photo all) have no seams. The solid white background is covered in handkerchief corners, lace motifs, trims, bits of embroidery projects, and some Reverse...
View ArticleKathy's Stitching Adventure - update
Good morning!Notice: My Etsy shop is now closed.If you want my patterns, tutorials, mystery quilt instructions, crazy quilt seam designs, etc...they are now part of my Patreon site: "Kathy's Stitching...
View ArticleNew CLASSES to BEGIN in JANUARY!
Good morning everyone!Okay, I have been thinking...and you know how dangerous THAT can be. Over the past 3 years loads of folks keep asking me if I'm ever going to open up my classes again. So, short...
View ArticleUnfinished Objects (UFOs)
While I like the "UFO" acronym...cute...I think of these as Unfinished Projects since mine are usually full size quilts. Ha!Here is a photo of "most" of mine. Honestly, I need more blue boxes...and...
View ArticlePlanning Begins
Isn't this a contrast? Well not to worry...these are not included in the same project.But, if you want to know what my plans are for them...check out this prior blog post: Shawkl Designs: New CLASSES...
View ArticleBell Pull Fabrics
Decided that today was a great day to go hunting for those velvets and silks I had put away. Now, that might not sound like a hard job...but they could have been under the bed, in one of three...
View ArticleQuick and Easy Gifts
Here is a fast and easy project...seriously! If you just remembered that your needed a gift for a lady...give these a try. A set of four takes only 1-2 hours.Some might call them "hot pads" but, I...
View Article2025 Classes Information
Good Morning!If you don't already know...there will be new classes offered in 2025 through my Patron site: Kathy's Stitching Adventure in 2025.We will be creating 3 different crazy quilt inspired...
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