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!

Finish It Up Friday ~ Second Summit

Posted on December 26, 2025 by katyquilts

I’ve decided to call this four patch quilt, Second Summit. You may recall the little Summit Stitches quilt I recently finished from Lori’s Humble Quilts QAL. You can check it out here. That little quilt finished at 34” square.This one … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2025 by katyquilts

I pray that all my dear readers would feel the depth of God’s love for them this Christmas.

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Christmas Decorating

Posted on December 24, 2025 by katyquilts

My Christmas decorating has gotten simpler over the years. I do love sitting in my chair to read and drink coffee in the morning with the tree lights. I made the green and red quilt several years ago. I intended … Continue reading →

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Sewing for Dogs

Posted on December 23, 2025 by katyquilts

My newest grand dogs needed stockings. I just buy them at the dollar store and embroider their names. You can see that my embroidery skills are limited. We bought pjs for the five local grand dogs and our two at … Continue reading →

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More Quilting

Posted on December 22, 2025 by katyquilts

As soon as I took my four patch off the frame, I loaded this one up. This is the pantograph I’m planning to use. I even found enough binding on hand for it! Have a great day!

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Groovy Boards

Posted on December 21, 2025 by katyquilts

I ordered some new pattern boards as my Black Friday splurge this year. They are from a company that I have never ordered from before, Groovy Patterns. No affiliation. This is what I bought. I choose patterns that I think … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on December 20, 2025 by katyquilts

My local quilting group held their annual Christmas party recently. They do a Chinese gift exchange. Each person brings a handmade gift. I got this adorable mushroom! The workmanship is amazing. I have no idea how this was done. My … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Doll Quilt

Posted on December 19, 2025 by katyquilts

My little doll quilt is done and I love how it looks with this pretty little toy sewing machine. I quilted this with a walking foot on my domestic machine. I’m not thrilled with how that turned out, but it … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday ~ Red and White Quilts

Posted on December 18, 2025 by katyquilts

Red and white quilts always feel like winter/Christmas to me. So I’m sharing some of the many I’ve made over the years. Enjoy! This next one is an antique that I purchased. I love it! Have a great day

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My Quilting Assistant

Posted on December 17, 2025 by katyquilts

Do you see what I see? We will take a closer look. My assistant, Gracie, is napping on the job! Have a great day!

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