About “katy did it” designs
The “katy” behind the designs is...
A self-described "army brat." Katy Rankin traveled
extensively with her family, and to while away the
many miles from coast-to-coast (and back again),
she taught herself to needlepoint, crewel, knit and
cross-stitch. While working part-time at a craft store
in California, Katy began her "katy did it" designing
career, specializing in local color and scenery and
she has been creating custom counted-cross stitch
ever since. She now works out of her home studio
on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Up-up and away...
For many years Katy competed professionally
throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia
in hot air balloon events. Her love of the sport is
reflected in many of her designs..
"Balloons Over
Sandia", The World Balloon", and "Balloons By the
Sea"... just to name a few.
Upon moving to Cape Cod, Katy was asked to
create a custom design for the John F. Kennedy
Museum located in Hyannis. "JFK/Victura" can be
found on display in the museum and kits and leaflets
are available in their gift shop, or by mail-order from
'katy did it" designs.
"Bon Appetit" and "Megansett Tea Room", artwork
by Cape Cod artist, Ralph Cahoon, have also been
created in counted cross and can be found at the
Cahoon Museum.
For more information on “katy did it” designs' email us or call at (508)539-2336.