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!

Christmas in July Part 2

Posted on July 6, 2022 by katyquilts

There is a reason this is called Christmas in July… but first. Here are the diamond units I made from my AccuQuilt Storm at Sea die. I’m not big on holiday fabrics, but I had a piece of this cute … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July

Posted on July 5, 2022 by katyquilts

This AccuQuilt die has been on my wish list for a while, but not because I wanted to make a Storm at Sea quilt. I saw border possibilities with this die. So I got cutting. These are the pieces for … Continue reading →

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Independence Day 2022

Posted on July 4, 2022 by katyquilts

Each year on Independence Day, I reread the Declaration of Independence. It never gets old or loses its meaning. In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on July 3, 2022 by katyquilts

I picked up these paint by number sets a couple years ago. Daughter #2 and I finally started them. This is mine. This is hers. Don’t wait so long after buying them to start working on them. Our paint is … Continue reading →

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June Wrap-Up

Posted on July 2, 2022 by katyquilts

Here are my June finishes. It’s been a crazy, busy month. July is shaping up to be the same! Have a great day!

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Covering the World

Posted on July 1, 2022 by katyquilts

I’ve been waiting for this day! Moda Fabrics, AccuQuilt, and Babylock are joining forces this year to cover the world, one quilt at a time. Each week, one representative from either Moda or AccuQuilt is donating one quilt to the … Continue reading →

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Settings

Posted on June 30, 2022 by katyquilts

My day got away from me and no sewing happened. I did start thinking about how I will set these blocks when I’m done. Or I could just go block to block. Before I go, I wanted to remind you … Continue reading →

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More of the Same….

Posted on June 29, 2022 by katyquilts

I made some more blocks. The background is actually a light gray print. It looks too dark in this photo. I have enough pieces cut for 5 more blocks. I think I will cut one more out of each of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday

Posted on June 28, 2022 by katyquilts

I’m making a little progress on my Star blocks, in between secret sewing. I’m really liking these so far! My AccuQuilt order came! There is still time ( until midnight June 30th) to get in on deals before the price … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on June 27, 2022 by katyquilts

I picked up these fat quarters last winter at Good Will. I’ve been wanting to try out this AccuQuilt die and figured it was a great one to use up those FQs. What a great die! Everything lines up perfectly. … Continue reading →

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