Author Archives: katyquilts

About katyquilts

I am a wife, mom of four amazing adult kids, and a former librarian. I love making everything from traditional quilts to art quilts. I am thankful to God my Father and Creator for the gift of creativity!

Finish It Up Friday ~ String Theory

Posted on June 9, 2023 by katyquilts

I’m in love with this quilt! I rarely follow a pattern when making a quilt, but this was worth it. I quilted an “organic” grid of about a half inch across the whole thing. The backing and binding are from … Continue reading →

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Leftovers

Posted on June 8, 2023 by katyquilts

Well, turns out I had more than enough string bits for my String Theory quilt, and then some. I decided to sew them like a jelly roll race quilt. And I ended up with this. Hmmmmm……not sure where to go … Continue reading →

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String Theory

Posted on June 7, 2023 by katyquilts

Well, it’s on the frame! And it has been quilted once…. Removed from the frame, reloaded, and the second quilting is under way! Have a great day!

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Green Dog

Posted on June 6, 2023 by katyquilts

My green dog quilt is done! As a reminder, this sketch by Picasso was my inspiration. Here is a look at the back. I still have to add the hanging system. A closeup of the bias tape. This finished at … Continue reading →

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String Theory Progress

Posted on June 5, 2023 by katyquilts

I started working on this and just can’t leave it alone! I cut my string pieces with my die cutter. I was a bit concerned at this stage, my strings seemed dull and lifeless compared to Sharon’s. But I forged … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on June 4, 2023 by katyquilts

Slow progress is being made. I’m now at a point where I need to mark more pieces. I picked up this board covered in sandpaper a while back. I think I’m going to like using this. I prefer traditional piecing … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on June 3, 2023 by katyquilts

My dear Daughter #3 picked up a whole box of feed sacks for me recently! What treasures! This finish is a few months old, but it was recently published on the AccuQuilt Blog. The mister and I rode our bikes … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tangle 3

Posted on June 2, 2023 by katyquilts

You might remember a preview version of this in my crap quota. It really wasn’t terrible, but it was very boring. I chatted with Daughter #3 about it. She said, it was too regular, not enough tension. She was right. … Continue reading →

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May Wrap Up

Posted on June 1, 2023 by katyquilts

It’s been a good month. Love how this Farmer’s Wife quilt turned out. And my little swap quilt. Most of my time was spent on art pieces. But of course, I snuck in a mini made of repros. Have a … Continue reading →

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I figured it out!

Posted on May 31, 2023 by katyquilts

Remember these strings? I pieced these together last fall before I left for Arizona. I had no plan for them, just wanted to get to the bottom of my string bin. Well, I found it! The perfect way to use … Continue reading →

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