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!

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Posted on July 5, 2026 by katyquilts
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Independence Day 2025

Posted on July 4, 2026 by katyquilts

Each year on Independence Day, I reread the Declaration of Independence. It never gets old or loses its meaning. Happy 250th Birthday, America! In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the … Continue reading →

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The Marvin Diet

Posted on July 3, 2026 by katyquilts

This quilt is called Cheese and Crackers. It was a Humble Quilts QAL. When my sweet MIL used to go out of town, my FIL would eat cheese and crackers the whole time she was gone. So that became known … Continue reading →

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No Words

Posted on July 2, 2026 by katyquilts

Thank you all so much for all your sweet comments about our sweet Momma Mim. Your kindness and prayers are appreciated more than you know. I’m so sorry, but I’m feeling unable to respond to individual comments at the moment. … Continue reading →

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Momma Mim

Posted on July 1, 2026 by katyquilts

My sweet mother in love has passed into eternity. In her last days, she sang this song. What a Day! There is coming a day,When no heart aches shall come,No more clouds in the sky,No more tears to dim the eye,All is … Continue reading →

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June Wrap-Up

Posted on June 30, 2026 by katyquilts

It’s a wonder I finished anything this month. But I did! First up is my Fancy Four Patch quilt. This little impromptu table topper was fun. And this was finished some months ago, but the pattern was released this month … Continue reading →

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Miles of Binding

Posted on June 29, 2026 by katyquilts

This massive quilt is quilted and trimmed and the binding is in process. I even made some progress on my America 250 quilt. It sure feels good to have moved forward on these two projects. Have a great day!

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The Perfect House?

Posted on June 28, 2026 by katyquilts

I follow this account on Instagram. I think this could be the perfect getaway cottage! Isn’t it adorable? In case you are wondering, here is the bathroom. What do you think? Could you live here? I think I could! As … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on June 27, 2026 by katyquilts

I always check the book section when we go thrifting. This one caught my eye. I did leave it there. 😂 I finished another puzzle. Sadly, it was missing a piece. This was from my fortune cookie at our favorite … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Modern Lily

Posted on June 26, 2026 by katyquilts

Did you see? AccuQuilt has released a new Curved Log Cabin BOB die! I got my hands on it early and created a pattern called Modern Lily. And here it is! Before I stitched the blocks together, I had a … Continue reading →

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