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 Stitching Sunday ~ Pandora’s Box

Posted on December 4, 2022 by katyquilts

I started another section, as you can see below. I think I will make 6 “blocks” like the part on the left and then stitch those together. One block measures approximately 27” square. This is definitely a long term project … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on December 3, 2022 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful picked this up for me! I just love it. 😊 I got this gorgeous arrangement from Daughter #3 and SIL for Thanksgiving. Our family always does puzzles on holidays. Sadly, we found this one was missing a piece. … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Jack and Friends

Posted on December 2, 2022 by katyquilts

I finished the quilt for E3! This was quite the creative challenge for me, but I think it turned out alright. I quilted the glued appliqué shapes down and then couched yarn over top on the long arm. Not the … Continue reading →

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Stash Enhancement

Posted on December 1, 2022 by katyquilts

I’ve been wanting some of this Andover line, Double Pinks and Blues, for some time. I finally broke down and ordered a half yard bundle when it was on sale at Homestead Hearth. I wanted it to go with this … Continue reading →

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November Wrap – Up

Posted on November 30, 2022 by katyquilts

It sure has been a busy month! I finished three throw quilts, two baby quilts, and four minis. Some I have yet to share, but will soon. Have a great day!

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Bow Ties

Posted on November 29, 2022 by katyquilts

I’ve made a few bow tie blocks here and there. I’m up to 49. I decided to sort and count my pieces. I ended up with some leftovers. Apparently, I can’t count. I had enough pieces for 114 blocks. So … Continue reading →

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Ugh!

Posted on November 28, 2022 by katyquilts

After a wonderful , but busy weekend, I headed down to the sewing room late yesterday. I decided to tackle this bin of 1930-40s scraps. I had an idea in mind for these. I grabbed these dies and started cutting. … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on November 27, 2022 by katyquilts

…..of the knitting kind…. I finished the scarf for E3 so I tookE1 and E2 yarn shopping. This is what they chose. E1s scarf is done. This last one is coming along. I am knitting this one with the skein … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on November 26, 2022 by katyquilts

I have a new blog post up for AccuQuilt this week! Check it out to learn how to make this pillow. Also, one of my free patterns was released last week. Click here and then click on the Patterns tab. … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Mario and the Piranha Plant

Posted on November 25, 2022 by katyquilts

Drum roll please……. Ta daaaaaaa!!! I’m so glad I finished these in time! I kept the quilting very simple. I think the grid enhances the pixel theme. I used a sheet set for the backings. I found cross stitch patterns … Continue reading →

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