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!

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on June 27, 2021 by katyquilts

I saw Cecile’s applique blocks from the Ladies Aid Sampler hosted by Barbara Brackman and fell in love with them. You can see here’s on her blog, Patchwork Inspirations. So I decided to try a few blocks myself. Barbara is … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on June 26, 2021 by katyquilts

My sister gave me this awesome puzzle! I love jigsaw puzzles and this one was really fun. Mr. Wonderful bought me this. My first Lego set! It is another kind of puzzle. I spent several days visiting my sister and … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Doll Quilt

Posted on June 25, 2021 by katyquilts

I finished my little doll quilt and Winslow decided she liked it! Nice to have in-house quality control, I suppose. I’m so glad I doubled up in the quilting. Here is the back after washing. And the front. I really … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Finishes 2021, Small Quilts, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Thinking….

Posted on June 24, 2021 by katyquilts

My parents gave these vintage blocks to me for Christmas decades ago. They were my very first vintage blocks and I was over the moon! I set them with this green fabric I found, but never finished the top. I’m … Continue reading →

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A New Old Top

Posted on June 23, 2021 by katyquilts

Daughter #3 picked this top up for me while she was at an antique shop recently. Isn’t it beautiful? The blocks are only about 4.5 inches. This needs some repairs, but it will be hand quilted for sure. Have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 9 Comments

Quilting Decisions

Posted on June 22, 2021 by katyquilts

I’ve decided to hand quilt this vintage top next. I think originally, the green alternate blocks were all the same, but they faded. I’ve been playing with my Apple Pencil and an app called YouDoodle, to come up with a … Continue reading →

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Playing Around

Posted on June 21, 2021 by katyquilts

While searching for something else, I came across these vintage four patch blocks. I played around and came up with this setting. I’ll have to keep an eye out for something to use for inner and outer borders. BTW, Accuquilt … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on June 20, 2021 by katyquilts

I finished piecing my little doll quilt replica. Now I’m hand quilting. The quilting lines end up being about 1 1/4 inches apart. I normally like my hand quilting closer than that. But I’ll finish this cross hatching and then … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on June 19, 2021 by katyquilts

How cool are these Jeep panels? They are 36 by 44 inches. I’m planning to make a Jeep quilt for E3 for his birthday which is coming up. He just loved to a big boy bed. I couldn’t decide which … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Snowballs

Posted on June 18, 2021 by katyquilts

Remember this? I pieced this top last winter in Arizona. I found a backing and quilted it up this week. Here is the pantograph I used. I’d forgotten how much I like this one. Here’s a look at the backing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes 2021 | 6 Comments