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!

Leader/Ender Again

Posted on April 13, 2022 by katyquilts

First of all, thank you all for your comments and suggestions regarding my ugly cushions! Eventually, they will get redone with the correct foam. Mr. Wonderful is in town so I’m very behind in responding to comments, but I am … Continue reading →

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Lumps and Bumps

Posted on April 12, 2022 by katyquilts

Sigh…. This is another tale of woe…. There is a window seat in one of our bedrooms. I love it! I knew as soon as I saw it that I wanted to make cushions for it. It is 104” wide, … Continue reading →

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Kaffe Hexies

Posted on April 11, 2022 by katyquilts

Remember these? I had a pile of Kaffe FQs that I bought years ago. I finally cut them up before heading out to AZ last fall. I started adding the yellow triangles. This gives you an idea of my plan. … Continue reading →

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Aunt Martha

Posted on April 10, 2022 by katyquilts

Martha, Martha, Martha…. I finally got around to recutting all the diamonds from this kit. I used this AccuQuilt die. NOW they are cut accurately! I’m not sure if I will make the Broken Star or change the pattern up. … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on April 9, 2022 by katyquilts

I picked this pattern up recently. I think it is way beyond my skill level. But it is lovely! And the price was right. It rained here recently. That is newsworthy in Arizona. This is the view from my sewing … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Steppin’ Out

Posted on April 8, 2022 by katyquilts

I finished the two little quilts I made based on Lori’s Steppin’ Out class. This one is my favorite. I experimented with the quilting on this next one. Not real happy with the results, but I learned a lot. I … Continue reading →

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A Little Leader/Ender Project

Posted on April 7, 2022 by katyquilts

I’ve finished all the blocks for my last leader/ender project, so I’ve started another. I have no idea how big this will be. I’ve only cut out 30 blocks. They will finish at 4.5”. These are the dies I used. … Continue reading →

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QOV Progress

Posted on April 6, 2022 by katyquilts

My blocks are done. I actually made 16, lost the photo! This is the pantograph I’m using. I don’t have a big selection here in AZ. I’m so thankful for this machine. Have a great day!

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Leader/Ender Update

Posted on April 5, 2022 by katyquilts

I haven’t shared my leader/ender progress in a while. This is all the background squares I have left. I don’t think the level in this bin has gone down any! It would measure 60 by 72” if I stop now, … Continue reading →

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A New Quilt of Valor

Posted on April 4, 2022 by katyquilts

Some time ago, I picked up four FQ bundles like this for a song. While reading Judy’s blog, Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, I was inspired! I grabbed these two dies and a cream solid and got to work. All … Continue reading →

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