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!

Still Playing

Posted on March 15, 2021 by katyquilts

I’ve been playing with rearranging this in odd moments. Here are a few of my ideas. I’m still not ready to commit to anything. Some things just take time. Have a great day!

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It’s Back!

Posted on March 14, 2021 by katyquilts

I finally got my Bernina 1030 back from its tune up and it is sewing better than it ever has! So I’m hoping to get quilting on my HST quilt today. I’m using my Hera marker to mark my lines … Continue reading →

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Treasure!

Posted on March 14, 2021 by katyquilts

Those of you that follow me on Instagram have already seen this, but I wanted to make sure the rest of you also saw this amazing quilt. I went to a quilters’ sale yesterday. People rented spaces and the money … Continue reading →

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Quilty This and That

Posted on March 13, 2021 by katyquilts

I went to my favorite fabric store out here this week. Sadly, flat folds have gone up to $4.99/yard. They had a great selection of solids though for only $3.99/yard. I spent a day sewing with my sweet daughter in … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ HST Top

Posted on March 12, 2021 by katyquilts

I love these blocks! They are so simple, but put them on point and they become very interesting. I had enough HSTs to make a fifth block, so I did. From there, it was a simple matter to fill in … Continue reading →

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More Improv

Posted on March 11, 2021 by katyquilts

Still playing around here. I have more strips done. I tried a lighter piece for the narrow strips in one. I’ll either have to take it out, or make more like it so it feels like it belongs. This could … Continue reading →

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Improv Again

Posted on March 11, 2021 by katyquilts

I’m trying to take a bit of time out each week to work on improv stuff. It stretches me creatively and I need that. You’ll be happy to know that I’ve altered my color palette slightly! I’m working with strips … Continue reading →

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Leaders and Enders

Posted on March 10, 2021 by katyquilts

I cut these pieces out ages ago. I started adding the white pieces as leaders/enders The squares are two inches finished. The rectangles are two by four inches. As I press them, I sort them into piles by color. I … Continue reading →

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Continuing On

Posted on March 10, 2021 by katyquilts

More HSTs! And now I’m starting to turn them into blocks. This was my inspiration. It was being sold on eBay as a vintage doll quilt. I suspect it was a fragment cut from a larger quilt and rebound, but … Continue reading →

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Live Event ~ Barn Quilts!

Posted on March 9, 2021 by katyquilts

Accuquilt has another great live event coming up that I think you’ll enjoy. I’ve seen many barn quilts popping up in Michigan over the last few years and I’m anxious to learn more about them! Click here to register for … Continue reading →

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