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!

Vintage Quilts

Mr. Wonderful and I went to the local antique fest over the weekend. I found some lovely quilts! I particularly loved this first one. I love how these old wool quilts look, but I’m never tempted to bring them home. … Continue reading

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White Scraps

Remember these? I decided to cut as many 6 1/2” squares as I could out of these bins. I will use the basket pattern from this little bit and make basket blocks. Perhaps the different whites will add interest. I … Continue reading

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Leftovers Part 2

I knew this would make a great border, but I just could not come up with an idea for the center. So I decided to try a strippie setting. Nope. That didn’t work. Maybe this…. Better, but the proportions are … Continue reading

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Leftovers

I made this little quilt last summer when the AccuQuilt Crossroads die came out. I had some leftover bits and pieces. I thought they would make an interesting border. I just need to figure out what to put in the … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching…..or not….

I haven’t done any knitting in ages, but decided to make a simple dishcloth as a hand project while sitting in the back yard during family visits. I soon remembered why I haven’t knitted in a long time….I had carpal … Continue reading

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This and That

My friend, Susan, sent me this book and I’ve enjoyed more than a few cups of coffee while poring over it! I can’t decide what to start on! I had to laugh when I saw this shirt, it’s me! Lol … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Quilt of Valor

I started this quilt when I was still in Arizona. It was inspired by an antique quilt. The block is quite simple. I used shapes 1 and 2 from my AccuQuilt 8” Qube to make these simple 12” blocks. The … Continue reading

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Scrap Busting Again

My scrap buckets are starting to overflow, so it’s time to deal with them. I have two buckets, one for reproduction scraps, and one for modern/bright scraps. I was down to zero 2” cut squares in repro fabrics, so I … Continue reading

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Moving Along

Remember these? I pieced these blocks before leaving AZ. My recent fabric haul from the estate sale provided the perfect sashing fabric. It took a day to get the top together and then I loaded it on the frame. This … Continue reading

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May Wrap-up

Time to look at what was accomplished in the sewing room this month! I also worked on some secret sewing that I hope to be able to show soon. Have a great day!

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