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 ~ Little Hexies

Posted on June 8, 2021 by katyquilts

My little English Paper Pieced Hexie quilt is done and dusted! I still have a few leftover basted hexies , but I’m putting them away for now. I love this fabric on the back. I kept the quilting simple, just … Continue reading →

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Kaleidoscope Quilt

Posted on June 7, 2021 by katyquilts

I have always been fascinated with kaleidoscopes. I have had an idea on how to make one for a long time and finally got around to it. I shared the African print fabrics I recently received from Fabric Wholesale Direct. … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on June 6, 2021 by katyquilts

I finally finished piecing this and appliqued it to a background piece. I cut out most of the backing behind the Hexies. I hope to get this basted and start hand quilting today. Have a good one!

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Happy Mail!

Posted on June 5, 2021 by katyquilts

I’ve had a good run of happy mail lately, thanks to surprises from bloggy friends and orders I’ve placed. I was contacted by Joe from Fabric Wholesale Direct to see if I wanted to try out some of their fabric … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Ila’s Favorite

Posted on June 4, 2021 by katyquilts

It’s done! Dear bloggy friend, Ila, sent me this lovely feed sack top last winter. I was immediately smitten with it! It’s nearly all made of feed sacks. It had the craziest seam allowances, but in spite of that, the … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up ~ Kite Quilt

Posted on June 3, 2021 by katyquilts

Problems not withstanding, I made it through and finished this little quilt. I love the design and it reminds me of a small quilt I had when I was very small. It was the only quilt I ever had until … Continue reading →

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Broken Star Take 2

Posted on June 2, 2021 by katyquilts

I haven’t forgotten this. I’ve been contemplating my next step. Sheri suggested that I use a point trimmer to make the diamonds easier to line up. BTW, Sheri has a fun Facebook page called Mommo Quilts and Crafts. Anyway, I … Continue reading →

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May Wrap Up!

Posted on June 1, 2021 by katyquilts

It has been a busy month around here. I didn’t set any goals, but still accomplished quite a bit. Here is a recap of my finishes. Have a great day!

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QOVs Part 3

Posted on May 31, 2021 by katyquilts

Here are the last of the Quilts of Valor that I long arm quilted this month. The first one is called Interlocked. I do not have pattern info on the rest. Pantograph is Fantasy Flame. Pantograph is Calder. Pantograph is … Continue reading →

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QOV Part 2

Posted on May 30, 2021 by katyquilts

I have more Quilts of Valor for you today! Again, I only quilted these, I did not piece them. I only have pattern info for the first one. Pantograph is called Any Which Way. The maker of the top included … Continue reading →

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