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!

Quilt Restoration ~ Step One

Posted on July 9, 2023 by katyquilts

I decided to start this process by washing the quilt. It had some yellow stains I hoped to remove. It got a good long bathtub soak. I used this and followed up with lots of rinsing. Here is a reminder … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on July 8, 2023 by katyquilts

I picked up a couple new dies recently. I thought they would be fun to use with the boys. These are great for cutting shapes from craft foam. Oh, Willy Boy! This was the moon a few nights ago. It’s … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Bow Ties

Posted on July 7, 2023 by katyquilts

Remember these bow tie blocks? I had nearly forgotten them, until I need a graduation quilt. So I pieced the top in fits and starts over last weekend. I finished the quilting on Wednesday when the mister went back to … Continue reading →

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Decision Made!

Posted on July 6, 2023 by katyquilts

I was in a real quandary about the background of these blocks. So I asked a friend who is a much better quilter than I and an expert at reproduction fabrics. She suggested using a solid. Her go to recommendation … Continue reading →

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Bannard Hills

Posted on July 5, 2023 by katyquilts

I am not one to go out and buy the latest fabric releases, but when Lori from Humble Quilts offered these half yard cuts of Banner Hills up for sale, I grabbed a bundle. And I think I know where … Continue reading →

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Independence Day 2023

Posted on July 4, 2023 by katyquilts

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

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June Wrap-Up

Posted on July 3, 2023 by katyquilts

It’s been a more productive month than I realized. Last fall, the hubby and I went down to one vehicle. Being home more, means I get more done! I finished Tangle 3. This was finished a few months ago, but … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on July 2, 2023 by katyquilts

It’s really true….it does take forever to finish something you are not working on! But I’m finally at the 75% mark. These are the AccuQuilt dies I’m using. Progress has been slow. I slammed my finger in a patio door … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on July 1, 2023 by katyquilts

It’s been a busy week, as my dad would say, full of thises and thats. Suzanne sent me this photo of a top she finished from our little quilt along last spring. Isn’t it lovely? She used a Kansas Troubles … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Green HSTs

Posted on June 30, 2023 by katyquilts

My leader/ender quilt is done. I’ve been working on a secret sewing project and that helped move this along. It also isn’t that big, finishing at 39 by 48 inches. I’m not in love with this one. I think it’s … Continue reading →

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