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!

Hmmmmm…..

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!

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

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

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

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

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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Finish It Up Friday ~ Leader/Ender

My leader/ender quilt is finished! I think this is a new favorite. I kept the quilting very simple. Gosh, I love scraps! I had no idea that JoAnn’s carried wide flannels. I actually picked this big chunk up at Goodwill, … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday

Mr. Wonderful is back in Arizona! That means less sewing time (and very slow responses to comments), but I’m totally good with that! Here is a look back at a post from five years ago. Enjoy! I told you this … Continue reading

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Surprise Rememdered

This is moving along quite nicely! The pattern is called Shipshewana Remembered, but I’ve decided to call mine, Surprise Remembered. Surprise is the name of the town we live in here in Arizona. It has scraps of so many projects … Continue reading

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A Different Sort of Project

I picked up this lamp a while back. I used Rustoleum Heirloom White spray paint to update it. After painting and a thrifted shade, I’m loving it! I wanted one that would coordinate with the one I did last year. … Continue reading

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