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!

A Date with Eleanor!

Posted on July 25, 2021 by katyquilts

Who doesn’t love Eleanor Burns? My kids still remember me watching her on PBS. They thought it was hilarious when she’d throw scraps over her shoulder and say, “We don’t need that anymore!” Eleanor will be a guest on this … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on July 25, 2021 by katyquilts

I finished one Pomegranate block and have started the second. I played around a bit with this in a layout app. This isn’t actually the first Pomegranate quilt I’ve made. I machine appliquéd this one a long time ago. Like … Continue reading →

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Leader/Ender Update

Posted on July 24, 2021 by katyquilts

Very little sewing has been happening this week. I’ve been focused on cleaning closets and getting rid of stuff. Not fun, but it feels good to see a bit of progress. Once again, I’m also very behind on responding to … Continue reading →

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Finishe It Up Friday ~ A Lotta Triangles

Posted on July 23, 2021 by katyquilts

I pieced this top last winter in Arizona and finally got it quilted. I’m quite pleased with how it turned out! It is my original design. I freehanded the quilting and while it is simple, it feels just right for … Continue reading →

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More Scrap Busting

Posted on July 22, 2021 by katyquilts

I found a bag of vintage scraps in my closet. It was time to deal with these. They were pretty small so I grabbed these dies. I ironed scraps and piled them up on the dies. Ta daaaa! Actually, there … Continue reading →

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Quilts of Valor

Posted on July 21, 2021 by katyquilts

Here are the last two QOVs for this month. Here is another big one! Here is the pattern info. And the pantograph. This top was lovely. Here is the pattern info. And the pantograph. I thought this one would be … Continue reading →

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Quilts of Valor

Posted on July 20, 2021 by katyquilts

I finished a few more Quilts of Valor. I used a panto called Any Which Way on this first one. No pattern info. This was a big one! Here is the pattern info: And the pantograph used. I used a … Continue reading →

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Quilts of Valor

Posted on July 19, 2021 by katyquilts

It’s QOV week again! No pattern info on the first two quilts. The panto I used for the first one is called Scalloped Grass. Turn it upside down and I think it looks like bunting! The panto I used for … Continue reading →

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Pomegranates

Posted on July 18, 2021 by katyquilts

I picked up this book at a garage sale a while back. I love every quilt in it! Since I am caught up on the applique blocks for my BOM, I decided to try this. Looks easy enough. Until you … Continue reading →

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More Scrap Busting!

Posted on July 17, 2021 by katyquilts

I’ve finished cutting up my patriotic fabrics! After I cut all the 3.5 by 6.5 rectangle that I could, I started cutting 3.5 inch squares. I do have some yardage for borders and such that survived whole. After I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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