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Memory quilts are a beautiful and heartfelt way to pay tribute to our loved ones who have passed away. These unique creations serve as a tangible reminder of the people we cherish, allowing us to wrap ourselves in their memories and warmth long after they’ve gone. At Katy T-Shirt Quilts, we understand the profound significance…
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a meaningful way to preserve your most cherished memories, look no further than Katy T-Shirt Quilts, where master quilter Sharon Dixon can turn your beloved T-shirts into a beautiful and functional quilt. Learn more about our T-shirt quilt blankets, then contact us to find out how to order yours. Create a…
Read MoreWhat a crazy, busy year it has been. With Covid , I had expected that my business would slow down, but thankfully, that has not been the case. It seems that many people who were stuck at home for months decided to clean out closets and found piles of t-shirts that they wanted converted into…
Read MoreWow, I haven’t done a blog since January. I figured I would share the latest baby quilts I made. The first one is for my new great nephew who lives in Maine and the one on the right is the one I made for my granddaughter. Her due date has been moved up to April…
Read MoreI’ve been quiet about blogging the last few months because I was very busy with Christmas jobs and January started off with a bang as well. I’ve also been busy making baby quilts. Our family is having a major baby boom that started in August when my youngest sister became a grandma for the first…
Read MoreOther than pricing, the question I get most often is “What is your turnaround time?” Invariably, the second question is “How long does it take to make a quilt?” That’s a loaded question that is almost impossible to quantify due to the different steps being done at different times and the variables as to type…
Read MoreI’ve posted pictures of my sisters and myself sewing together in a hotel room earlier this year, but I had another opportunity to sew with them when my sister Carole and I went to Pensacola to visit our baby sister, Linda. We normally sew at Linda’s dining table, but she recently had her screened in…
Read MoreI can’t believe it’s been over a month since I posted a blog. We usually get a little slowdown in June after graduations and then again in January after Christmas. Well, neither of those happened this year. Mind you, I’m not complaining. I did get to go on a quilt retreat at Quilter’s Cabin in…
Read MoreIf you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to visit some quilt shops there. If you’re old enough, you can put that sentence in a familiar tune. My husband and I just got back from a week-long visit to the San Francisco area with our best friends of over forty years. Fortunately, my friend Jody…
Read MoreWow, the time has gotten away from me. With all the graduation t-shirt quilts, I haven’t found much time for anything else during the month of May. However, I did want to show you some quilts I pieced at my last retreat before my next one comes up. Both of these are donation quilts for…
Read MoreA few weeks ago when my sisters and I went on our annual Sister Trip, we visited Austin, Texas, and stopped in at several quilt shops. I think at least one of us bought something at every shop and they were all worth visiting. Our first stop was the Honey Bee Quilt Store in Austin.…
Read MoreQuilter’s can never seem to have enough gadgets and tools and we’re always looking for new gizmos to make our projects go more smoothly. If you’ve ever done any sewing, you know that you need a good seam ripper. Yes, we do have to “unstitch” something every so often. Last week, my bee had a…
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