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!

This and That

Posted on December 17, 2022 by katyquilts

The top was finished in Michigan and loaded on the frame here in Arizona! I just finished this book. Walking even part of the Camino de Santiago is a dream of mine. Speaking of the end of the earth, would … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Triangle Mini

Posted on December 16, 2022 by katyquilts

This little bit sure took a long time! I guess that’s what happens when a project keeps getting pushed to the back burner. I doubled up on the hand quilting and I’m glad I did. I used a FQ from … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday ~ Christmas Pillows

Posted on December 15, 2022 by katyquilts

Here is another older post that feels just in time! This post is five years old, but the project shared here remains one of my favorite Christmas ideas! Enjoy! We’ve so enjoyed an extended visit from Daughter #2. It will … Continue reading →

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Deal!

Posted on December 14, 2022 by katyquilts

Sorry to let you know so late, but there is free shipping on any order at AccuQuilt until midnight tonight, Central Time! And the deal of the day is this cute Coffee and Tea medley die! Have a great night! … Continue reading →

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Carl

Posted on December 14, 2022 by katyquilts

I said this project needed a name so, Carl it is! I have my four strips done. And I set them with the green strips in between. I tried narrow yellow borders at the top and bottom, but that didn’t … Continue reading →

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Leader/ Enders

Posted on December 13, 2022 by katyquilts

This photo shows one column all put together, but not yet squared off. I thought I’d show you how I’m doing that. I took my ruler and sliced it! I made sure I cut between points. Then I just switched … Continue reading →

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Lemoyne Star

Posted on December 12, 2022 by katyquilts

I’ve been debating a new project with this die, so I took a little time out from the leader/ender project to give it a go. My thought was to use repro 30s fabrics for the Star points and different solids … Continue reading →

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Test

Posted on December 11, 2022 by katyquilts
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Packing For AZ

Posted on December 10, 2022 by katyquilts

It’s almost time! I’ve been setting aside things to take to AZ ever since we got back! But we are flying rather than driving, so many of those things will wait. But you know I’m packing some quilting stuff. Here … Continue reading →

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Welcome QAL Finish!

Posted on December 9, 2022 by katyquilts

It seems silly to call this quilt Welcome, unless you know what it was supposed to be! This is the picture from the pattern cover. So, what happened? I used spool blocks in place of the letter blocks. Decided to … Continue reading →

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