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!

This and That

Posted on May 13, 2023 by katyquilts

I decided to trim on of my little bits down and add it to a notecard to send yo a friend. My pattern writing “helper.” I love it when my boys come over after school! They discovered they are now … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Twofer

Posted on May 12, 2023 by katyquilts

I finished up both of these art quilts this week. It has been so much fun getting back into improv. Daughter #3 suggested adding some embroidery to this. I had already been thinking of adding some hand quilting, so this … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Thursday ~ Streams of Consciousness

Posted on May 11, 2023 by katyquilts

I finished this little quilt using bias tape. I figured out how to stitch these down by machine on top of the already quilted background. Here is the back. I like to face most art quilts. I still need to … Continue reading →

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Playing Around

Posted on May 10, 2023 by katyquilts

I mentioned quilting a background piece for an idea I had. Today I’ll explain more. I have some of this old single fold bias tape to play with. I started with my preqilted piece and placed strips of the bias … Continue reading →

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Sketching on Fabric

Posted on May 9, 2023 by katyquilts

I have an idea I want to try. It involves appliqué on a prequilted background. I had more fabric than batting at the end of my piece, so I added some scrap batting and kept quilting. Then I applied fusible … Continue reading →

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Leader/Ender Project

Posted on May 8, 2023 by katyquilts

Remember these? They are 6” blocks and I started them before leaving for Arizona last fall. I’ve been using them as a leader/ender project. I need to be thinking about another one as these blocks will be finished soon. I … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Sunday ~ Swap Quilt

Posted on May 7, 2023 by katyquilts

My little quilt has been received, so I can finally share it with you! I enjoyed hand quilting this and I think the red thread was a good choice. Just look at the texture! I made the border up using … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on May 6, 2023 by katyquilts

Check out this beauty made by reader, Terry B! She used 5” squares to make her version. I love it! I’ve only done one puzzle since returning to Michigan. Here is a handy DIY earthquake detector. 🤣 My sweet neighbor … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Farmer’s Wife

Posted on May 5, 2023 by katyquilts

It’s done and I love it! If you recall, my friend, Kelly, gave me most of these blocks as well as additional fabric and the book. I so enjoyed making some more blocks and finishing this up. I quilted it … Continue reading →

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My Swap Quilt!

Posted on May 4, 2023 by katyquilts

I took part in the little quilt swap hosted by Lori again this year. My sweet little quilt arrived yesterday and I couldn’t be more thrilled! JoAnne made this wonderful little piece for me. You all know I love all … Continue reading →

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