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

Posted on July 28, 2023 by katyquilts

It’s done! And I love it every bit as much as I thought I would. I used a favorite print that I’ve been hoarding for the back. Isn’t this awesome? I’ve had it for ages. I had almost enough of … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on July 27, 2023 by katyquilts

I made this quilt back in 2017 for Daughter #3 and SIL. I called it, Home is Where Your Story Begins. There is no pattern available for this, it was just puzzled together. I used a lot of Tim Holtz … Continue reading →

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Another Piece for the Show

Posted on July 26, 2023 by katyquilts

My local solo show is coming up soon. As I was busy finishing hanging sleeves, I decided to make one more piece. Eh…..not so much. But sometimes, you just have to start moving things around in order for inspiration to … Continue reading →

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Gifted Blocks

Posted on July 25, 2023 by katyquilts

A friend gave me this big pile of postage stamp blocks last fall. She had pieced them over a number of years on different machines and they didn’t all end up the same size. I’ve been debating how to set … Continue reading →

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Scrap Busting and Free Patterns

Posted on July 24, 2023 by katyquilts

First….free patterns. I wanted to let you know that I have added a page to the blog showing the free patterns I’ve written for AccuQuilt . You can see the tab just below the header. If you receive the blog … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on July 23, 2023 by katyquilts

The mister and I went out for lunch after church last Sunday and then for a nice long bike ride. So I didn’t get far on this. I do now have the Star basted in place. I learned about back … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on July 22, 2023 by katyquilts

I’m making slow, but sure progress on these blocks. This little man had a great time making emojis out of fun foam with my new die! He also enjoyed making a quilt cave! These two got haircuts. They weren’t thrilled, … Continue reading →

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Say What???? Deals and Steals!

Posted on July 21, 2023 by katyquilts

You all know how much I love my AccuQuilt die cutters, and many of you do as well. Do you have a GO! Me and wished you had a full sized cutter? Or a GO! And wished you had the … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ A Twofer and a Bonus

Posted on July 21, 2023 by katyquilts

I have one finish and one almost finish today. First of all, the Roblox top is done. My machine appliqué work leaves a lot to be desired. I’ll spare you a closeup. This will be going to Big L out … Continue reading →

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Leader/Ender Hour Glass

Posted on July 20, 2023 by katyquilts

I’m making progress here. This is a small piece so it shouldn’t take long. Every now and again, I do actually make something that I pinned on Pinterest! Have a great day!