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!

Charm Pack Baby Quilt

Posted on April 18, 2022 by katyquilts

I was in the mood for a quick project and grabbed this charm pack from the stash. I like bigger baby quilts. I also wanted a more interesting layout than just alternating solid squares. In the next pic everything is … Continue reading →

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My Redeemer Lives

Posted on April 17, 2022 by katyquilts

“Redeemer” Who taught the sunWhere to stand in the morningAnd who told the oceanYou can only come this farAnd who showed the moonWhere to hide till eveningWhose words alone canCatch a falling star Well I know my Redeemer livesI know … Continue reading →

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Arizona WIPs

Posted on April 16, 2022 by katyquilts

It’s decision time. I have to figure out what projects go back to Michigan with me and what stays in Arizona. What this really means, is that I have a legitimate reason to procrastinate! 🤣 So, what is staying? Martha … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ QOV

Posted on April 15, 2022 by katyquilts

My Quilt of Valor is all done except for the label. This really went together fast! The blocks measure 18” and the whole thing is 72” square. I used my AccuQuilt 9” GO! Qube and the GO! 9” finished square … Continue reading →

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Something New

Posted on April 14, 2022 by katyquilts

I saved a couple Heather Bailey layer cakes for ages, with a plan to make a quilt using the Quick Curve Ruler. You can read about that debacle here. I finally had an idea to show off these lovely fabrics. … Continue reading →

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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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