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!

Ladies Aid BOM

Posted on September 4, 2021 by katyquilts

Barbara Brackman released this months block last week. I traced the circles. Then I cut multiples of the leaf shape out of freezer paper. I ironed them in place on the back of the block. Then I traced around them … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Sawtooth Diamond in a Square

Posted on September 3, 2021 by katyquilts

This quilt has been on my bucket list for ages! I finally pieced the top last winter in Arizona. I knew I wanted to quilt it with lots of feathers, but I was so afraid of ruining the top, that … Continue reading →

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More QOVs

Posted on September 2, 2021 by katyquilts

Both of these QOVs were quilted the same , but they couldn’t be more different! Here is pattern info for the quilt above. This one is called Hunter’s Star. Accuquilt has a die for this. And here is the pantograph … Continue reading →

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August Wrap Up

Posted on September 1, 2021 by katyquilts

Apparently, this was the month for small quilts! I finished several. This next one is hands down, my fave for this month. I see more applique in my future. I guess you CAN teach an old dog new tricks! The … Continue reading →

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Accuquilt Economy Block Post!

Posted on August 31, 2021 by katyquilts

I know, you’ve already heard from me today. But I wanted to let you know that I have another blog post today on the Accuquilt blog. This secret sewing post/project has been in the works for some time now, so … Continue reading →

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Scrappy, Scrappy, Scrappy!

Posted on August 31, 2021 by katyquilts

If you’ve hung around for any length of time, you know scrappy quilts are my favorite! If you love scrappy quilts too, join us today at 1 PM for this event! Just click here to register so you can be … Continue reading →

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Quilts of Valor!

Posted on August 30, 2021 by katyquilts

I’ve been quilting QOVs. The first one is called Standing Strong. This is the pantograph I used. This one is called Starflower. And this is the pantograph I used on this one. If you would like to learn more about … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on August 29, 2021 by katyquilts

Remember this lovely top that my friend, Zenia, gave to me? I finally got it basted. Now I’m back to trying to decide how to quilt it. Of course, I considered big Baptist Fans. But we have a road trip … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on August 28, 2021 by katyquilts

I mentioned that Mr. Wonderful and I have been working on donating, selling, painting, giving away, cleaning, sorting, laying carpet, renovations etc. in preparation for eventually downsizing. Daughter #1 sent me this cartoon. I laughed way too hard at this! … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tumbling Blocks

Posted on August 27, 2021 by katyquilts

Willy says, “Is this for me, Mom?“ Not exactly, but you can borrow it, little guy. This was a fun little project from my bucket list. It went together a lot faster than I expected. I used a vintage feedsack … Continue reading →

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