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!

Something New

Posted on March 9, 2021 by katyquilts

This is something new, inspired by something old, a small quilt I saw on eBay. I’m making a lot of HSTs here. So I layered the Kona Snow and the butterscotch solid. I have no idea what that is. Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Hiking at Lake Pleasant

Posted on March 8, 2021 by katyquilts

We went hiking with Daughter #2 yesterday. Lake Pleasant is a lake, north of Phoenix, that was created by dams built in the 1920s. It is a beautiful park! Here are some f my photos. I’m still working at learning … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | 6 Comments

Another Shirting Project

Posted on March 8, 2021 by katyquilts

I cut these pieces out back in Michigan. The plan was to make a smallish baby quilt. I started piecing. But as is often the case, I wanted to go bigger. I thought I could have a column of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on March 7, 2021 by katyquilts

I bet you thought I’d never get back to this! I was starting to think that. I haven’t picked it up since December. But it is time to get going here, so today is the day! Happy stitching!

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Deals!

Posted on March 6, 2021 by katyquilts

Just a quick post to let you know about a couple great deals from Accuquilt . First, half off studio dies! And just through tomorrow, 15% off GO! Dies, Mats, and Accessories! Click on either photo above for more details. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Random Silliness

Posted on March 6, 2021 by katyquilts

Last week was my birthday and I was royally spoiled! Mr. Wonderful lived up to his name and gifted me with a new iPad and an Apple Pencil! I’m still learning how to use it, but it is really fun! … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Snowballs in Arizona

Posted on March 5, 2021 by katyquilts

A quilt top goes together very quickly when you have everything cut out ahead of time! This one finished at about 60 by 66 inches, a good size for a nap quilt. This was so simple! It’s just squares alternating … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes 2021, Throw Quilts, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

More Snowballs

Posted on March 4, 2021 by katyquilts

I put all my snowball and alternate blocks on the design wall. Then I realized the problem. Leftovers. Clearly I cannot count. I hate leftover bits. I don’t have any more of these prints here, so I tried adding more … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Snowballs

Posted on March 4, 2021 by katyquilts

Time to work on those snowball blocks! I love how the corners line up perfectly when I use my die cutter. Done! Time to play. I really quite like this setting. They would also look great with a consistent solid … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Snowballs

Posted on March 3, 2021 by katyquilts

I’ve had a quilt on my bucket list for a while and decided to cut it out when I was home. I used the 6″ snowball die and the 6″ square die from Accuquilt I used Kona White for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments