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 September 14, 2023 by katyquilts

Since I’m busy at the AQS show this week, I’m sharing this post from five years ago today. I posted this for the Blogger’s Quilt Festival. Enjoy! Once again, Amy from Amy’s Creative Side is hosting the Blogger’s Quilt Festival. If you … Continue reading →

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Scrappy Star Progress

Posted on September 13, 2023 by katyquilts

Making these star blocks is quite addicting! I’m only working with the scraps I had cut. It is fun coming up with combinations and substitutions when needed. Some of these don’t even resemble stars anymore! Have a great day!

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Postage Stamp Progress

Posted on September 12, 2023 by katyquilts

Remember this? I finally pieced all the rows. I was thinking about adding long strips of this for sashing, but I might be changing my mind again. I could use this for an outer border. I have a few blocks … Continue reading →

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Scrappy Star Stitch Along

Posted on September 11, 2023 by katyquilts

Taryn at Repro Quilt Lover, has started a casual stitch along. I resisted initially, but eventually succumbed and joined in. Of course, I’m not quite following the rules. I had a bin of fabrics from my Amelia Brown Rooster Medallion … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on September 10, 2023 by katyquilts

Make that vvvvveeeerrrrryyyyy slow stitching. The boys head home today and if I have any energy at all, I’ll finish the binding on this little bit. Perhaps after a nap, I’ll add a few pieces here as well. Have a … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on September 9, 2023 by katyquilts

Headed toward the finish line! I saw this photo on an advertisement. It has great quilt potential! Remember these? I found them while cleaning a closet. This is why I need to get up before anyone else in the house. … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Starry Night

Posted on September 8, 2023 by katyquilts

I think nearly everyone is familiar with Van Gogh’s painting, The Starry Night. Well, I’ve recently finished my overly simplified, pixelated version. I freehanded the quilting to add swirls. I had found this free beading pattern online and used that … Continue reading →

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Will You Be There?

Posted on September 7, 2023 by katyquilts

The big AQS show is coming up next week! I’m so excited! AccuQuilt is sponsoring the lounge area where you can go take a rest, get a drink, and charge your phone. And that is where you can find me! … Continue reading →

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Temp Quilt

Posted on September 6, 2023 by katyquilts

I finished the August column for my Temperature quilt last weekend. Here are the first eight months of the year. I love how this is turning out! But you do have to keep people from talking to you when sorting … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on September 5, 2023 by katyquilts

I guess I didn’t have all that many pieces cut. I only ended up with 48 blocks. I need to decide if I want to make this bigger or not. In the mean time, I’ve been playing with layouts. There … Continue reading →

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