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!

Quilts of Valor!

I’m finally back to quilting Quilts of Valor! I picked up a batch of tops from the Stitching Sisters group. I’m only quilting the tops. I do not have any pattern info. Enjoy! It seemed appropriate to share these this … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Jack in the Box

It’s done! My third hand quilting finish of the year, outside of a few minis. The first few pics are before washing. You may be able to see the blue washout pen markings. Gotta love that texture! After I was … Continue reading

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Leader/Ender Update

I am back to working on these blocks. This is my block tally so far: And this is the tub of 30s print squares I still have to use. I will probably quit at 36 blocks. I’d love 64, but … Continue reading

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Quilt Repair Process

Remember this top from my bloggy friend, Ila? I started working on repairing it. This was my first repair. I carefully removed that block with the tear. Then I took a tuck in the back of the block. It’s hard … Continue reading

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Kite Problems

I decided on a vintage gray stripe for my alternate blocks and got this little quilt loaded up. I purchased these pattern boards a while back and had yet to try them. I thought if I only used half the … Continue reading

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Kite Progress!

I’m playing with layouts today. I think I like the alternate block setting best. But I need to find a good fabric for those blocks. These two options are both from my vintage stash. I think I like the blue … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

I so love this little Jack in the Box quilt! It is only about 52 by 65 inches so the quilting went fast. Especially since my son recommend this series to watch. Yes, I know this is old. I’m not … Continue reading

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Party Time!

I wanted to pop in to invite you to another Accuquilt party! I’m really looking forward to this one. I always learn something and come away with ideas. Click here to register so you don’t miss out on the great … Continue reading

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Trying Something New

I decided to try out this Accuquilt die set. I’ve had it for a while and never used it. This is what the actual dies look like. they make a 3 inch finished block. I tried pinning and not pinning. I think … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Postage Stamp

I love this fun quilt! I really wish I had cut two sets of the solid squares, because I already want to make another! All fabric came from the stash, which meant piecing a backing. The extra navy binding I … Continue reading

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