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!

This and That

Posted on November 2, 2025 by katyquilts

Our sweet girl got spayed this week. Doesn’t she look pitiful? Poor baby. We went to dinner at a restaurant with this huge shark tank! It was so cool! Another puzzle, another missing piece. Ugh. It was still a fun … Continue reading →

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October Wrap-Up

Posted on November 1, 2025 by katyquilts

I managed a few finished this month. I think this first one is my favorite. Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Funky Weave

Posted on October 31, 2025 by katyquilts

And it is done! It finished at 60” by 60.” Everything came from stash. This will be a donation quilt. I love these fabrics! Have a great day!

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on October 30, 2025 by katyquilts

Here is a look back at a quilt I finished ten years ago! Sure doesn’t seem that long. Enjoy! Finish It Up Friday – Downton Abbey Posted on October 16, 2015 by katyquilts It feels like this quilt was in process forever! In fact, … Continue reading →

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I have an idea!

Posted on October 29, 2025 by katyquilts

Scary, I know. 🤣 I figured out a plan for these fat quarters plus this background fabric. Before cutting, I did replace the white one and the bottom FQ. I’m starting out using Shape 3 from my 16” AccuQuilt Qube. … Continue reading →

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What to do?

Posted on October 28, 2025 by katyquilts

I feel like I’m in a bit of a quilting slump. I can’t decide what to work on next. I have these lovely fabrics. And these. And this bundle I won from Andover last spring. Of course, I have UFOs … Continue reading →

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Funky Weave

Posted on October 27, 2025 by katyquilts

My top is finished and I’m getting ready to quilt it. This is my backing. All loaded up! Now I need to decide how to quilt it. Have a great day!

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Leader/Ender Quilt

Posted on October 26, 2025 by katyquilts

My leader/ender blocks are done! And I’ve gone through and straightened up all my leftover 2” squares. Looks like I have enough for a couple more quilts. Now I need to figure out my next leader/ender project. It might involve … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on October 25, 2025 by katyquilts

Another finished puzzle! This was a rare moment of peace between these two! You may have heard that Arizona got pummeled by the remnants of tropical storm Priscilla. This is one of the parks in our neighborhood. We didn’t get … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ 30s HSTs

Posted on October 24, 2025 by katyquilts

My little HST quilt is done. It seems to glow in the morning light! I love quilting grids in these pieces. I don’t worry about getting things perfectly even. But it gives such great texture. The back. I didn’t have … Continue reading →

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