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!

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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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Deals and Steals!

Posted on November 25, 2022 by katyquilts

I decided to make a post just for the sales today. There are deals to be had! First of all, check out Fat Quarter Shop ‘s deals! While you are there, don’t forget to check out the Flash Sales! Of … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2022 by katyquilts

There is so much to be thankful for in every single day. I hope you find many things to add to your thankful list today.

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Another Mini

Posted on November 23, 2022 by katyquilts

I shouldn’t have, but I did. I started another one of these little minis. I really need to finish my Christmas sewing! Maybe I’ll just sew the blocks into rows…. Have a great day!

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Jack and Friends

Posted on November 22, 2022 by katyquilts

This quilt has a name! It is for E3 so it had to have Jack on it. This scene is not even close to realistic., but I couldn’t have black cacti on a quilt for Little Man. After piecing the … Continue reading →

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Arizona Quilt

Posted on November 21, 2022 by katyquilts

I have one more Christmas quilt to make and it is for my cactus obsessed boy, E3. I had a half yard bundle of ombré fabrics I bought when Craftsy sold fabrics. They were my starting point for the background. … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on November 20, 2022 by katyquilts

I’m knitting again! Just a simple scarf, but an important one. I went shopping at Hobby Lobby with Daughter #1 and E3 the other day. We walked through the yarn aisle and E3 grabbed a skein and said, “Mommy! We … Continue reading →

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