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!

Leader/Ender Project

Posted on July 26, 2026 by katyquilts

These bits are left over from my temperature quilt. You can see it here. I decided to sew them into strips of alternating colors to make something like a bit coin quilt. Seemed like a good leader/ender project. Have a … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on July 25, 2026 by katyquilts

Arizona is known for beautiful sunsets, but the sunrises are incredible too. This is so me lately. My sweet Daughter #2 ducked Oscar! Saw this dish towel at the thrift shop. I should have bought it. Although, if the Lord … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Freedom 250

Posted on July 24, 2026 by katyquilts

Happy Belated Birthday to our great nation! I’m so glad to have this done. The back is actually a light blue. Ta daaaa! Have a great day

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on July 23, 2026 by katyquilts

I’ve been thinking that I should remake this quilt. Maybe I can improve on my last one. Enjoy. Finish It Up Friday ~ Carl Posted on December 30, 2022 by katyquilts I have done very little actual sewing this month, but I managed to … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on July 22, 2026 by katyquilts

My Freedom 250 quilt is quilted. I took it off the frame and immediately loaded my Vintage Blues top. I have some binding work to do, but I may actually have a finish this week. Have a great day

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Christmas in July

Posted on July 21, 2026 by katyquilts

My local quilt group is doing a Christmas in July project. A very sweet lady is helping us work through this pattern. This is where I am at after the first work session. Each clipped pile has six layers of … Continue reading →

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Belated Birthday Quilt

Posted on July 20, 2026 by katyquilts

I’ve made some progress here. I thought I would go with this red for a border, but in the end, I didn’t love it. Nope. Nope. I ended up going with a red Stonehenge fabric. It isn’t a repro, but … Continue reading →

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Nothing But Good

Posted on July 19, 2026 by katyquilts

This is the song I keep hearing in my head and heart. It was written by the worship team of my church. Click here to listen to it.

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This and That

Posted on July 18, 2026 by katyquilts

I love this. Sometimes, my best isn’t much, but it’s my best. My current read. It’s pretty good so far. A fantastic movie. This.

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Goodbye Harry

Posted on July 17, 2026 by katyquilts

Our Harry boy was with us just long enough for me to be totally gutted by losing him. I loved this little guy and I’m heartbroken. Our house is too quiet now. Gracie misses her playmate. The day we brought … Continue reading →

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