Kathie, Author at Kathie Beltz

A Shoulder Bag Project

by Kathie | Mar 24, 2026 | Home, Work in Progress

A Shoulder Bag Project Have you ever shopped for a new purse, frustrated that everything is either a tiny clutch or an oversized tote with no in-between? I’m in need of a purse/bag that’s just a little bigger than what I have now, but I hate digging down...

BlockBuster 24

by Kathie | Mar 7, 2026 | BlockBuster, Home

BlockBuster 24 Four Patch blocks may be simple, but they can create surprisingly complex designs depending on color value and placement. In fact, Four Patches are anything but boring! Pull out your Four Patch Square Up tool and stitch up Compounding Four using some...

BlockBuster 23

by Kathie | Feb 14, 2026 | BlockBuster, Home

BlockBuster 23 Horizon Line is a little more complex—but that’s part of the fun, and I know you’re up for the challenge! This block is a great opportunity to put your V Block and Corner Pop tools to work as you piece together a design that’s bold, dynamic, and...

More Pincushions!

by Kathie | Feb 12, 2026 | Home, Work in Progress

Sewing time! I finally carved out a little studio time to make more pincushions – Yay! Rather than sewing just one or two, I tend to make them in batches of 6 or 8 and set myself up to sew them assembly-line. I start by pulling out my collection of vintage...