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!

Slow Sunday Stitching

Posted on April 16, 2023 by katyquilts

I haven’t picked this up much, but finally made some progress last week. So far, I’m liking the red thread. The center blocks are all quilted. Now I have to figure out the rest. That usually takes longer than the … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on April 15, 2023 by katyquilts

As it warms up in AZ, I’m seeing more of these! Another puzzle finish. Playing with scraps. I snapped a pic of this while the mister was driving. This always makes me smile! Easter was a great day! Daughter #2 … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Triangles

Posted on April 14, 2023 by katyquilts

I finally finished this little bit. I had planned to quilt a grid, but after getting all the vertical lines done, I decided it was done. I’m glad I didn’t keep going, This feels just right. I love this backing … Continue reading →

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Something Old and New

Posted on April 13, 2023 by katyquilts

I found this at a sale recently for $20. So it had to come live with me! I love the design and it is well done. Except for those ties. clearly this quilt hasn’t been used much, so it hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Hmmmmm…..

Posted on April 12, 2023 by katyquilts

So I have all my blocks finished… …. I think. The hourglass blocks make a secondary Ohio Star design. But the design is interrupted in the top right and bottom left corners. This could be fixed if I make 12 … Continue reading →

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Too Good to Pass Up!

Posted on April 11, 2023 by katyquilts

I haven’t posted much about sales and such, but this AccuQuilt sale is a good one and ends at midnight tonight, Central Time. That’s 23% off in addition to sale prices on your whole AccuQuilt order! Have a great day … Continue reading →

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More Blocks

Posted on April 11, 2023 by katyquilts

I finished the last of the blocks for the Farmer’s Wife quilt. The top left corner block is my own variation of one of the blocks in the book. My friend kindly gave me fabric in addition to the blocks … Continue reading →

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Farmer’s Wife Blocks

Posted on April 10, 2023 by katyquilts

I decided to make a few more blocks from the book before I set these together. Here are the three I’ve done so far. My 4” and 6” Qubes are coming in handy! I think I’ll tackle this one next. … Continue reading →

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Easter

Posted on April 9, 2023 by katyquilts

I’ve shared this quilt before, but I always think of it as my Easter quilt so I am sharing it again. It is an expression of Ephesians 2:8-9 that says it is by grace that I am saved through faith, … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on April 8, 2023 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful sent me roses last week before he got here. They are still stunning! I’m still puzzling away! If this doesn’t describe my kitchen skills, I don’t know what does. Daughter #1 sent me this photo of what she … Continue reading →

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