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!

Something New

Posted on May 2, 2022 by katyquilts

After spending too much time, aimlessly wandering around my sewing room, I finally grabbed these dies and a little bundle of five fat quarters. I didn’t have any white for the background, so I decided to use this gray. Cutting … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on May 1, 2022 by katyquilts

I haven’t forgotten this quilt! I don’t know why, but I don’t get a lot of hand work done in Arizona. So I brought this home with me. So far, I have one row of these giant fans done. I … Continue reading →

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April Wrap Up

Posted on April 30, 2022 by katyquilts

Another good month in the sewing room! here are my finishes for this month. I had quite a few starts this month as well, but left several of those in AZ. Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Mr. Wonderful’s Shirts

Posted on April 29, 2022 by katyquilts

Prepare for picture overload! I’m smitten with this quilt! The first picture was taken after the last stitch went in. You can see that the markings were still there. This is what I used for marking. I would recommend using … Continue reading →

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On The Way Home

Posted on April 28, 2022 by katyquilts

I just finished these books. Sigh…. I always wish Laura had written more. Yes, we are on a first name basis. Now I’m reading books about Laura. When I was little, I wanted to be her. I could relate to … Continue reading →

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Catching Up and Settling In

Posted on April 27, 2022 by katyquilts

If you follow me on Instagram, @katyquilts , you already know that we are back in Michigan. When I know a busy time is coming up, I schedule blog posts ahead. I’ve not had tine to respond to comments, but … Continue reading →

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Leader/Ender Update

Posted on April 26, 2022 by katyquilts

Well, it didn’t take long to make all the bow tie blocks I had cut out. I decided they really needed some red…. Yes! I’m loving this! And I’ve decided it needs to be a throw quilt. So I have … Continue reading →

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Vintage Inspired QOV

Posted on April 25, 2022 by katyquilts

I’ve had this quilt pinned for ages. When I found the blue chambray, I knew it was time to start. This was my inspiration. I have no pattern info, but decided to make 12” blocks. So easy! Just 4 chambray … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on April 24, 2022 by katyquilts

I was getting down to the wire getting ready to head back to Michigan, and I still didn’t have a travel project ready to go! I grabbed a bin of shirts from Mr. Wonderful and a few treasured scraps and … Continue reading →

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Quilted Hearts

Posted on April 23, 2022 by katyquilts

As I was getting ready to button up the sewing room to head back to Michigan, I came across a few orphan blocks. They sparked an idea and I quilted them up! I cut some hearts out of freezing paper … Continue reading →

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