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!

Q and A

Posted on April 27, 2021 by katyquilts

I’m so far behind on comments, I don’t think I’ll ever catch up! So I decided to do a Q and A post to hopefully catch us all up. First off, I have been asked about the pattern for this … Continue reading →

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More Baptist Fans

Posted on April 26, 2021 by katyquilts

Ready…. Set….. Quilt! Have a great day!

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on April 25, 2021 by katyquilts

Time to choose the next top for hand quilting! Here are a few contenders. The one above was a FB Marketplace find last summer in AZ. It needs a bit of work. Love the top, not sure I want another … Continue reading →

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QOV Finish!

Posted on April 24, 2021 by katyquilts

It has been a week of finishes around here! Here is the Quilt of Valor top that I pieced in AZ. This was such a fun top to piece. I’m going to cut another one out and have it ready … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Rainbow HRT Quilt

Posted on April 23, 2021 by katyquilts

Another finish! ! And all that quilting was so worth it! Mr. Wonderful and I went for a drive and I made him stop at this lake to take a few photos. He’s a good sport about stuff like that. … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up ~ Blue Collar Diamonds

Posted on April 22, 2021 by katyquilts

I cannot tell you how much I love this little quilt. I love new fabric, but there is something about a quilt made from clothing that brings it to a whole new level for me. The binding bothers me less … Continue reading →

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Diamonds Progress

Posted on April 21, 2021 by katyquilts

Lots of long arming this week! This is the next top on the frame. I love it so much that I’m thinking about making a bigger version. Time to finish that binding. I love my backing choice and the binding … Continue reading →

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QOV

Posted on April 20, 2021 by katyquilts

I loaded up this Quilt of Valor top that I pieced I Arizona. This won’t be the last one I make like this. This is the pantograph I’m using. Urban Elementz has discontinued their affiliate program, but I’m still a … Continue reading →

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Quilting my HRT Quilt

Posted on April 19, 2021 by katyquilts

I got this little top loaded up and this time, I knew just how I wanted to quilt it. I used my pattern boards. This is the set up. Here it is, half done. I could have stopped here, but … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on April 18, 2021 by katyquilts

I’m getting to the end of this project! I didn’t have vintage stash with me in Arizona so as I came across pieces that needed replacing, I just skipped quilting them and moved on. Pieces like this. I think I … Continue reading →

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