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!

Throwback Thursday

Posted on August 24, 2023 by katyquilts

The following post appeared five years ago today. I really love this quilt and think I need to make another! Hope you enjoy this throwback post. Have a great day! One of my goals for this month was to finish … Continue reading →

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Temperature Quilt in August?

Posted on August 23, 2023 by katyquilts

It would seem to be the wrong time of year to start a temperature quilt, but I just might do it. I was talking with my friend Kelly about this recently and then I found this bundle at Fat Quarter … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Show!

Posted on August 22, 2023 by katyquilts

I finally got to see my own show! Lol! If you’ve been around recently, you have probably seen all of these pieces. But for my own records, here they are. Thanks for your virtual visit! 😊

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I think I found it!

Posted on August 21, 2023 by katyquilts

First off, thank you for all of your sweet comments regarding Jack. He will be greatly missed. I’m still sad about it, but life goes on. This was a purchase I made off the clearance table at a shop in … Continue reading →

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Jack

Posted on August 20, 2023 by katyquilts

Remember this? It was taken in March of 2021. It was the day my friend Cactus Jack came to live with us. He bloomed that very first season with us. Jack was a good sport about getting dressed up for … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Cabinets

Posted on August 19, 2023 by katyquilts

The day before I left AZ, Daughter #2 sent me a Marketplace ad for this. This is more of what I really wanted for my dishes and just look at that color! It was very inexpensive. The seller only lives … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Roblox

Posted on August 18, 2023 by katyquilts

I had a little talk with myself and decided it was high time this got finished. And now, it is. I used pattern boards for my long arm to quilt this and I love the texture it gives. Yes, I … Continue reading →

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Four Patch Leaders/Enders

Posted on August 17, 2023 by katyquilts

My current leader/ender project in Arizona has been four patches. I started making them with no idea what I would use them for. I could make an awful lot out of this bit of 2 1/2” squares! I decided to … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Wednesday ~ Tropical Fence Rail

Posted on August 16, 2023 by katyquilts

This was a quick finish! And while I was initially disappointed in the jelly roll, I quite like the finished result. This is the pantograph iusecto quilt it. It ended up looking very tropical. Have a great day!

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Ta Daaaa!!!

Posted on August 15, 2023 by katyquilts

My little project is finished! It is still quite rustic. As a reminder, here is the before: It was a lot of work in a very hot garage. I love the paint color on the inside. And yes, I have … Continue reading →

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