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!

Trying Something Else

Posted on May 3, 2023 by katyquilts

I’ve tentatively finished the top for the piece I shared yesterday. I’ve moved on to playing with some strip sets I pieced some years ago out of the same fabrics. I think there is something here, I just have to … Continue reading →

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More Improv

Posted on May 2, 2023 by katyquilts

You’ll be seeing a lot more of this type of work over the next few months as I prepare for my show in August. When I don’t know where to start, I pull out leftovers. These are from Daughter #3’s … Continue reading →

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Art Show

Posted on May 1, 2023 by katyquilts

Where I live in Michigan, our township holds a juried art show each year. I’ve been lucky enough to have had works juried in several times, and I’ve even taken home a couple awards. This year’s show opened last weekend. … Continue reading →

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Improv

Posted on May 1, 2023 by katyquilts

I haven’t done much improv work in a while. It’s time to get back into it! I’m not sure why, but after grabbing a chunk of my favorite red, I spied this vintage gingham and thought they might work well … Continue reading →

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April Wrap-Up

Posted on April 30, 2023 by katyquilts

Not a bad month, all things considered! I hope you had a great month as well.

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This and That

Posted on April 29, 2023 by katyquilts

I think I’m finally settling back in here in Michigan. An Instagram friend sent a photo of a mini quilt on her bucket list. I said I’d already done that one! Here it is from 2006. The blocks finish at … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Four Patch Posy

Posted on April 28, 2023 by katyquilts

Perhaps the reason I enjoy other peoples’ UFOs, is because I make things I otherwise wouldn’t! That is certainly true of this quilt. It was difficult to accurately photograph this quilt. I quite like it! I’ve had the black print … Continue reading →

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Making Messes

Posted on April 27, 2023 by katyquilts

I finally have this on the frame here in Michigan. I thought I had enough of these blocks cut out to make a small quilt. Apparently not. I thought this would be a quick project, instead it’s another UFO. 🙄 … Continue reading →

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That Blue….

Posted on April 26, 2023 by katyquilts

You might wonder why I use this blue so often in my quilts. There is a story…. Not long after we arrived in Arizona, our first winter here, I was perusing the online ads. I found a lady selling four … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Tuesday ~ Dapper Jelly Roll Quilt

Posted on April 25, 2023 by katyquilts

Ta daaa! I remember saying that as a kid, it was so fun! In fact, it still is! 😁 I love how different this is than the last jelly roll quilt I made. Click here to see it. These fabrics … Continue reading →

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