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!

Play Time

Posted on August 9, 2021 by katyquilts

I was putting away scraps and I got distracted. I decided to try out a little idea that’s been floating in my head. I used this die set. It’s for making bow tie blocks. But I wondered about making a … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on August 8, 2021 by katyquilts

Instead of working on my Ladies Aid BOM, I focused on finishing these Pomegranate blocks. I’m pretty happy with how they turned out, but if I’m honest, I don’t want to make any more. I was getting a wee bit … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on August 7, 2021 by katyquilts

Hubby bought me my first Lego set and I finished it! How fun! I left a class last week and saw these beauties on my way home. My grandma’s cookie jar. I love her! I found this through a Pinterest … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Red, White, and Blue

Posted on August 6, 2021 by katyquilts

I loved making this little bit in my favorite colors, red, white, and blue! This print on the back is a very old print from my stash. I also had it in pink and green. I still love it. It … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Thursday ~ Scrappy Strips

Posted on August 5, 2021 by katyquilts

It’s so nice to have a quick and easy finish when life it busy! I had planned to quilt cables on this, but I messed up and didn’t feel like ripping, so it ended up being lots of wavy lines. … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on August 4, 2021 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I visited Daughter #3 last weekend. We went to a couple estate sales and I snagged this for a couple bucks. Would you have? I had a suspicion about this comforter. So when I got home, I … Continue reading →

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New Crossroads Die and a Finish!

Posted on August 3, 2021 by katyquilts

Welcome back! Accuquilt just announced their newest block on board die, Cross Roads! As a GO! Getter, I was able to get my hands on this early. I have to say, I love this die! It comes with a pattern … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited!

Posted on August 3, 2021 by katyquilts

I have a great project to share with you all today! I’m very excited about it…..but I can’t show you until later today. It’s all about the newest Die to Try Block on Board die that Accuquilt is releasing today! … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on August 2, 2021 by katyquilts

Remember this little kit? Turns out it was the perfect thing to work on while waiting for someone to come pick up a piece of furniture I sold. Since there were an hour and a half late, I got the … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on August 1, 2021 by katyquilts

I have two Pomegranate blocks done now. And the third is well underway. The next pattern for this BOM came out last week. I have my pieces all chosen and I’ll start this today after the Pomegranate block is done. … Continue reading →

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