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

A little more organization going on. Our weather situation. I love seeing new growth on our cacti! And flowers are starting on another! Powerful words. Have you seen these? I’ve been collecting them for a new baby coming. Have a … Continue reading

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Sweet Bambi

Daughters #2’s eldest dog crossed the rainbow bridge last Saturday. It is a devastating loss for all of us. Bambi took care of my girl when I couldn’t be there. I took care of her and her sister, Winnie, when … Continue reading

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String Blocks

I’ve been working on a secret sewing project, but here are some blocks I thrifted recently. They are foundation pieced on muslin. I could just make one more block and the size would work for a quilt club donation quilt. … Continue reading

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Arizona Quilter’s Guild Show 4

More from the show. Enjoy!

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Lake Michigan

I love the Great Lakes! The mister and I spent some time at Lake Michigan on our recent trip. The rock hounders were out in full force taking advantage of the beautiful day. And yes, I picked up my fair … Continue reading

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Vintage Quilts

Mr. Wonderful and I just returned from a quick trip to Michigan. We hit up some antique stores while we were there. I saw some fun quilts and thought I’d share them. Not a quilt, but a way to use … Continue reading

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FFP

I am keeping up with my two block per week goal. Here is all of them so far. They will eventually be set with alternate plain blocks like this. Have a great day!

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Easter

This was shared on one of my rock groups by the maker and used here with permission. It is not my work. Happy Resurrection Day!

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This and That

I want to make a quilt to commemorate the 250th birthday of our nation. I came across this panel that I’ve had for a while. It seems fitting! My grand dog Charlie. He’s smiling because he knows I’ll rub his … Continue reading

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Good Friday

“And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), they offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when he tasted it, he would not drink it. And when they had crucified him, … Continue reading

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