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!

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on April 3, 2022 by katyquilts

Today I’m bindng the little quilts from Lori’s Steppin’ Out Class. I’m using that leftover ugly binding on the red one. I’m not happy with the quilting on the red and white one, but I learned a lot doing it. … Continue reading →

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Humble Quilts Class

Posted on April 2, 2022 by katyquilts

Lori from Humble Quilts had a Zoom class last Tuesday. It was so fun! We recreated a small vintage doll quilt. Of course, I cut too many pieces. Hers was red and white. I came across the blue and black … Continue reading →

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No Joke Here!

Posted on April 1, 2022 by katyquilts

I’m so late to the party! But I had to tell you about this amazing deal! What? AccuQuilt is all treats and no tricks today. Make sure you use the code NOJOKE at checkout. Happy shopping! This post contains affiliate … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday

Posted on April 1, 2022 by katyquilts

My challenge quilt is done. I’m not thrilled with the quilting. Red or black thread would have been better, but I used what I had on hand. I do love the backing fabric. I used a facing instead of a … Continue reading →

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March Wrap Up

Posted on March 31, 2022 by katyquilts

It’s been a good month sewing wise! Here are my finishes. The next two were not finished in March, but the patterns that I created for them were released by AccuQuilt this month. That meant I could finally share these … Continue reading →

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Challenge Part 2

Posted on March 30, 2022 by katyquilts

Once I started working on this, I didn’t want to stop! I got a small piece of this red and black fabric in a scrap bag and it set the course for the rest of the quilt. I decided it … Continue reading →

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A Challenge of Sorts

Posted on March 29, 2022 by katyquilts

When my friend Zenia and I went to QuiltCon, we both loved this quilt. We decided to make our own quilts inspired by this piece. It took me a long time to get started because I didn’t feel like I … Continue reading →

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Back to the Triangle Quilt

Posted on March 28, 2022 by katyquilts

I dug through all the fabric that I have here and came up with one strip of yellow. Not a perfect match by any stretch, but I decided it will do. Now I’m auditioning borders. The pink strips I had … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on March 27, 2022 by katyquilts

This is some REAL slow stitching! It’s the only fan I have done so far! Here’s hoping I make some progress today. And I had an “oops!” In my post yesterday! I mentioned a book and the photo didn’t post. … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on March 26, 2022 by katyquilts

The cactuses that we planted last winter are all doing well. This one is starting to grow a new arm. a few others will be blooming soon. Back in Michigan, Daughter #1 took E3 to the home center. He wanted … Continue reading →

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