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!

Antiques Show Quilts Part 2

Posted on September 6, 2022 by katyquilts

I really wanted to buy this quilt. It might be the one that haunts me. It was tied, but n amazing condition. Check out that flag! So much to look at! That neon backing was incredible. And check out that … Continue reading →

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TQC Progress

Posted on September 5, 2022 by katyquilts

Happy Labor Day! Another week, another step! First up, cutting scraps to size. Adorable little Broken Dishes blocks. And here we are! The next step comes out today. Also, Labor Day deals end tonight at AccuQuilt and Connecting Threads . … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on September 4, 2022 by katyquilts

I made some progress last weekend, even though I didn’t stitch at all on the way home. I hate when I have more than one row to press at a time. I had forgotten that. But I do love this … Continue reading →

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Antique Show Quilts

Posted on September 3, 2022 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I went to an antique fest with Daughter #3 and her hubby last weekend. Here are some of the quilts I saw. The triangles in this next one finished at 1”. I’ll share more soon. Have a … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Doll Quilts

Posted on September 2, 2022 by katyquilts

My doll quilts are done! I had so much fun making them. Definitely not works of art, but I hope they are enjoyed by the children that will receive them. And Sweet Willy Boy wanted to get in on things. … Continue reading →

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A New Old Quilt

Posted on September 1, 2022 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful spied this beauty at an antique fest last weekend and it had to come home with me! The prints are adorable. Love the diagonal strings of HSTs. Want to see the back? Yep! It’s the same on front … Continue reading →

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August Wrap-Up

Posted on August 31, 2022 by katyquilts

I finished quite a few things this month. Starting with this hand quilted vintage top. I was glad to get this off my list. It’s huge. This Quilt of Valor was a quick and easy finish. Here’s my monthly mini! … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on August 30, 2022 by katyquilts

I’ve been nibbling away at this project. I’m still making rows. I pulled out a puzzle this week. This is my favorite brand. I picked up several this summer at a sale for a dollar each. The mister and I … Continue reading →

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TQC Update

Posted on August 29, 2022 by katyquilts

I simplified the step for this part of the quilt along. I used these dies. They create a square in a square block. The directions called for economy blocks. They were a lot quicker to make! And here we are! … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on August 28, 2022 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I are on a little road trip this weekend. I didn’t have a hand work project prepped. But then I remembered this. It was started and shelved ages ago. But it is a perfect travel project. Have … Continue reading →

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