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 August 29, 2026 by katyquilts

Yep, I’m busy, busy! Don’t you feel this way sometimes? In case you need a good dad joke… Our skies have been just stunning lately! The partial lunar eclipse was pretty cool too. Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Green Dog 2.0

Posted on August 28, 2026 by katyquilts

Our newest grandson made his appearance early Tuesday morning! We are absolutely smitten with him. ❤️ Now I can share his completed quilt! Daughter #2 has three dachshunds and baby’s room has a puppy theme. Here are two of the … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on August 27, 2026 by katyquilts

I love this quilt still. I really should make another! Enjoy! Finish It Up Friday ~ Scrappy Trips Posted on March 23, 2018 by katyquilts I finished up my Scrappy Trips quilt a while back. I’m finally getting around to sharing it. This … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Sewing

Posted on August 26, 2026 by katyquilts

I’ve been watching my grand dogs while we’ve been on baby watch this week. So I set up for a bit of sewing in the kitchen. Have a great day!

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Remember My UFOs?

Posted on August 25, 2026 by katyquilts

I haven’t even looked at my UFOs for this year. Until now. I found this little bin and remembered why I cut these! They are to go with these. To make these. And these. Now let’s see if I can … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on August 24, 2026 by katyquilts

I decided to move this from leader/ender to main project status. The top looks wrong. The darks and lights line up. I figure that out and did a bit of editing and now it’s on the frame. I like how … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on August 23, 2026 by katyquilts

Our quilt group is going to do a UFO exchange. I’m finally going to get rid of this project! I love the block pattern, but not in love with these fabrics. It does occur to me that I could use … Continue reading →

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Take a Walk With Me

Posted on August 22, 2026 by katyquilts

A walk around my backyard, that is! I love all the textures of the cacti. Palm trees always delight me. This narly thing is a totem pole cactus. Limes! A few rock finds. Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday

Posted on August 21, 2026 by katyquilts

My plaid Irish Chain quilt is done. As a reminder, I used my GO! Irish Chain Die for this. Click here to go to the site if you are interested in getting one for yourself. I kept the quilting simple … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on August 20, 2026 by katyquilts

I had completely forgotten this quilt, until I found it while looking for something else. Enjoy! Finish It Up Friday My challenge quilt is done.  I’m not thrilled with the quilting. Red or black thread would have been better, but … Continue reading →

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