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!

Throwback Thursday

Posted on December 8, 2022 by katyquilts

This post dates back to August 2021. Not terribly long ago, but I thought it was a Christmas quilt without being in your face. 🤣 Enjoy this look back and have a great day! This quilt has been on my … Continue reading →

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Leader/Ender – More Progress

Posted on December 7, 2022 by katyquilts

I cut all the little triangles needed for the sides of my strips. This is the die I used. It is a bit oversized. This is how I stitch them to the ends of the strips. All the seams in … Continue reading →

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Leader/Ender Update

Posted on December 6, 2022 by katyquilts

Progress is being made! I’ve finished sewing all the strips of squares needed for this quilt. It appears I still have plenty of 2” squares in the bin. I think this is what I will focus my sewing time on … Continue reading →

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TQC Monthly Mini

Posted on December 5, 2022 by katyquilts

I’m finally getting back to this. I decided to go a different way with my triangles though. Here is the top. I’m trying to decide how to quilt it now. I hope to at least figure that out today. Life … Continue reading →

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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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