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    Clearing shelf space

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    April 25, 2026
    Clearing shelf space

    I have a low bookshelf next to the foldable sewing table in my tiny sewing room in an attempt to maximize storage space. However, the shelf is full and I also have some piles of projects and materials on top of it plus several small totes and bins stacked in…

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    Wedding quilt pattern

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    Kathryn Strasser

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    April 25, 2026
    Wedding quilt pattern

    I started working on the quilt for my sister and her husband again today! Long story short, I had wanted to complete the quilt before my sister’s bridal shower in early January, but life had other plans. I worked consistently on the piecing for much of November and December, and…

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    Decluttering my sewing table

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    April 24, 2026
    Decluttering my sewing table

    Now that I have finished another project, I took 15 minutes after settling the kids for rest time to focus on decluttering my sewing table (affiliate link). Last week I had managed to finish the projects that were in the pile on the table next to my sewing machine, but…

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    Another project completed!

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    April 24, 2026
    Another project completed!

    I finished the nightgown for my daughter after we put the kids to bed last night. It feels great to have another project finished and moved out of my tiny sewing room! I can’t decide if I really like the ruffled eyelet trim around the arm openings, but my daughter…

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Hello,

I’m Kathryn

Welcome to By Kathryn, a place where I write about projects, projects, and more projects!

I enjoy quilting, sewing, knitting, altering clothing, and making a variety of hand-made items.

Follow along as I find ways to fit project time into my busy days as a stay-at-home mom of three!

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