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!

Sewing Room Storage

Posted on May 21, 2022 by katyquilts

You may recall that I bought a classroom storage unit for my Arizona sewing room. I love it! So when I saw this on FB Marketplace, I snapped it up for my Michigan room. Daughter #3 found that Magis Spin … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Deanna’s Favorite

Posted on May 20, 2022 by katyquilts

I’ve decided to call this quilt, Deanna’s Favorite. I must be her favorite, since she gave me this gorgeous top! I love this kind of quilting. I enjoy doing it, and I love the results. Sigh…..so lovely. After I took … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes 2022, Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 6 Comments

Happy Mail!

Posted on May 19, 2022 by katyquilts

Did you see the new die launch during the AccuQuilt Live party on Tuesday? It landed on my doorstep yesterday! The 5” GO! Qube and Companion sets! I couldn’t wait to try this out. I quickly picked something off one … Continue reading →

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Quilting

Posted on May 18, 2022 by katyquilts

I was going to do Baptist Fans on this scrappy quilt, but I realized if I did that, the birds in the border would be flying upside down. So I decided to go with this pantograph. I’ve never used it … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on May 17, 2022 by katyquilts

I pulled these blocks out of my vintage stash. I think they all work together color wise, but the size variations…. ooof! My sweet neighbor, Kelly, has been so sweet to send me pictures of my cacti in AZ. Isn’t … Continue reading →

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Quilting for a Friend

Posted on May 16, 2022 by katyquilts

I had the great pleasure of quilting this beauty for a friend last week. It’s huge! This is the pantograph that I used. This is the center of the medallion. I really need to do a border like this some … Continue reading →

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Little Basket Finish

Posted on May 15, 2022 by katyquilts

I quilted my little top on the long arm. I used mono-poly thread and cross hatched it. I didn’t pre-mark and got a bit off on my grid, but it’s fine. This leftover binding was a good fit. Ta daaa! … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes 2022, Small Quilts, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Little Baskets

Posted on May 14, 2022 by katyquilts

I took another online class from Lori at Humble Quilts last week. It was based on her quilt in the current Issue of American Patchwork and Quilting. Here is my first machine appliquéd block. I used a vintage gingham from … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Sawtooth Crib Quilt

Posted on May 13, 2022 by katyquilts

Ta daaaa! This little bit sure has taken a long time! It doesn’t go anywhere in my house, but I couldn’t love it more. I went with the cable border after all. My shoulder does not appreciate the ruler work … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes 2022, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

More Antique Quilts

Posted on May 12, 2022 by katyquilts

I saved some of the best for last! I loved both of these. The one on the left ad such amazing fabrics! This was fun! This bed greeted us just as we came in the door. I didn’t bring any … Continue reading →

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