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    The book covers are finished

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    Kathryn Strasser

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    April 10, 2026
    The book covers are finished

    This morning I cut the material for the third book cover and pinned everything in place. This afternoon during rest and nap time for the kids I sewed up the book cover and did the small section of hand sewing needed on all three book covers. The covers have a…

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  • Decluttering, Projects, Sewing, Sewing Room

    The never-ending project list

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    Kathryn Strasser

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    April 9, 2026
    The never-ending project list

    Another reason my sewing closet fills up so quickly with half-finished projects is because I can come up with a list of projects I would like to do with no trouble at all. In fact, there is just such a list hanging on the side of my fridge right now.…

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  • Decluttering, Projects, Sewing, Sewing Room

    Two book covers (almost) completed!

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    April 9, 2026
    Two book covers (almost) completed!

    I am trying to upload the photos I took of the book covers to my computer, but my camera isn’t cooperating. If I can figure that out soon I will add the photos to this post. I want to get this post written before I use up my available time…

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  • Alterations, Decluttering, Projects, Sewing, Sewing Room

    “I can do that!”

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    April 8, 2026
    “I can do that!”

    One reason my sewing room (our under-the-stairs closet) fills up with projects so quickly is partly because it is small. But it is also because I often think to myself, “I can do that!” For example, one of the projects-in-progress in my sewing closet right now is a pillow insert…

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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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