Author Archives: katyquilts

About katyquilts

I am a wife, mom of four amazing kids, and a librarian. I have been making traditional quilts for ages but have ventured into art qulting in the last several years. I also love to knit socks and mittens and dye my own fabric. I am thankful to God my Father and Creator for the gift of creativity!

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on July 21, 2019

I’ve finished this appliqué! I’m not certain where this is headed yet, but I had the idea of combining it with this pattern from Fun with Barb. Wish me luck! Have a good one.

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The Dollhouse Chronicles

Posted on July 20, 2019

Nothing on the outside has changed, but I’ve made lots of progress on the inside. The interior has all been painted and all the floors are done. I knew as soon as I got this that I wanted a 1930s … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Square in a Square

Posted on July 19, 2019

My little quilt is done! These first pics are before washing. I almost always quilt these little quilts on my long arm. I used my small Baptist Fan pattern boards on this. You can see how this works here. Pattern … Continue reading →

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Finally

Posted on July 18, 2019

I have had this top loaded in the frame for a week! Now I have to finish it so I can get to some QOVs. Things started out okay…. Until this happened. Ugh. Tension issues. I am really just playing … Continue reading →

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Another Treasure

Posted on July 17, 2019

My sister found this quilt for me at Good Will for $2! I love it! It is well worn and the fabrics span decades. I love this one block with the applique circle in the center. Looks like something I … Continue reading →

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What if? Part 2

Posted on July 16, 2019

When we left this project last, I had gotten this far. Then took what might seem like drastic measures and sliced it diagonally. I rearranged. And sewed it back together. Then I turned it and sliced again. After rearranging and … Continue reading →

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What if?

Posted on July 15, 2019

I saw an antique quilt on Instagram and fell in love with it. You can see it if you click here. Isn’t it lovely? It is a simple square in a square quilt. I wanted to make a small one, … Continue reading →

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