Author Archives: Kath Wagar Wright

Kath’s Best Weekend Quilt

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Kath Wagar Wright

When we were challenged to choose one of the Best Weekend Quilts 2013 to make, I was immediately drawn to Triangles & Diamonds by Ramona Sorenson. I had created a digital sample of a scrappy alternate colorway for Ramona’s quilt … Continue reading →

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The Colors of Spring?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Kath Wagar Wright

I shot this photo of a pair of robins from the stairwell of our apartment building a month ago today. The contrast of bright orange puffed-up robin bellies against the dark brown branches and the whites of the falling snow … Continue reading →

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Babies – Quilting and Design Inspiration

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Kath Wagar Wright

I just found out recently that one of my nieces is expecting for the first time this summer. I’ve designed a lot of baby quilts for our special issues in the past and have made and quilted a number of … Continue reading →

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Tempus fugit

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Kath Wagar Wright

As a graphic designer all of my work follows a similar path; challenge – idea – development – deadline. I am so used to working that way that I start and finish some of my best quilting projects when I’m … Continue reading →

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A Chic Fabric Gift

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Kath Wagar Wright

What would you do with a gift of 17 gorgeous fat quarters? Check out this week’s QN free fabric giveaway and download a free quilt pattern! Continue reading →

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Keeping track of fabric and tools

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Kath Wagar Wright

When we were growing up, my dad was always generous with his tools. He was happy for us to borrow a hammer or a pair of pliers from his workshop as long as we put it back where we found … Continue reading →

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Cool Tools for a Pressing Need

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Kath Wagar Wright

I often carry hand sewing along when I’m traveling or visiting family and have even packed along a sewing machine with the intent to sew for a day or two. But I work in a scrappy, improvisational way and can’t … Continue reading →

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Natural Color Combinations

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Kath Wagar Wright

From the local farmers’ market to the design wall– In a couple of my previous posts I’ve described how I look to nature for color inspiration. Even though I’ve studied color theory, I don’t consciously think color theory when I … Continue reading →

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It’s unusual and the colors won’t fade

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Kath Wagar Wright

My three older brothers and I all took tap dance lessons growing up. Based on the photos I’ve seen, they must have been fairly good at it – at the least they looked charming. I remember practicing on the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Joy of Quilting

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Kath Wagar Wright

Last year, when mom asked me to make something permanent to hang on her apartment door with this Count Your Blessings poem on it, I printed the quote on linen, included one of her cross-stitched flowers and designed and pieced … Continue reading →

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