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!

Knitting Again

Posted on May 27, 2023 by katyquilts

I’m an on again, off again knitter, at best. But I can’t seem to pass up pretty yarn! I found this lot at a recent yard sale. This is my favorite. It is a merino wool and silk blend. This … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tangle 2

Posted on May 26, 2023 by katyquilts

You’ve been seeing glimpses of this, now it is finished, except for the sleeve. I’ll share a post on that soon. It is a bit different for an art show versus a quilt show. I also have to decide which … Continue reading →

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Victory!

Posted on May 25, 2023 by katyquilts

I have successfully scaled Mount Scrapmore! Never mind that I have another heaping bucket just like it to deal with. Let’s focus on the positive, shall we? I’ve added to my 1 1/2, 2, and 2 1/2 inch square bins. … Continue reading →

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Finishing with a Facing

Posted on May 24, 2023 by katyquilts

I thought I’d share today how I add facings to a quilt. I prefer a facing to a binding on a modern wall quilt. I cut my facing strips 2 1/2” wide. I fold over and press one edge about … Continue reading →

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Art Quilts with Bias Tape

Posted on May 23, 2023 by katyquilts

I thought I’d share my process of using bias tape with you today. It really is fun to play with. First, I quilt my foundation. I like using parallel lines about a quarter to a half inch apart. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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A Finish on a Monday!

Posted on May 22, 2023 by katyquilts

Put a fork in it! This little mini was just the ticket for a little weekend sewing. The photo above shows the most accurate colors. The next photos are after washing. I used a half layer of Mountain Mist BlueRibbon … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on May 21, 2023 by katyquilts

I needed a break from show prep and pulled out this sweet little kit given to me by a friend. But I’m not always good at following directions…… I do love the fabrics in this kit. I added a couple … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on May 20, 2023 by katyquilts

Daughter #3 gave me this beautiful cactus for Mother’s Day last year. I can’t believe how much it has grown! This year, Daughter #1 gave me this one. It doesn’t have any pokeys! Her dog, Lola, is Winslow’s sister. All … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tangled

Posted on May 19, 2023 by katyquilts

This quilt is why I wanted to work with bias tape. I had an idea in my head and needed to come up with a way to create it. I applied this all by hand and it took forever. Seriously, … Continue reading →

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A Tip for Cleaning Your Design Wall

Posted on May 18, 2023 by katyquilts

I know I just showed you my recovered design wall. Just before I found the new covering for it, I came across this gadget for cleaning it. This is what the other side looks like. This is the easiest thing … Continue reading →

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