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!

February Wrap -Up

Posted on March 2, 2026 by katyquilts

February just flew by! This is what I finished this month. Have a great day!

Posted in Finishes 2026, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Off-roading

Posted on March 1, 2026 by katyquilts

Mr.Wonderful and I went off roading last weekend. I’m so glad we have Oscar out here! This is the historic Anderson Mill. It was part of a mica mine starting in the late 1800s and closing in 1951. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

This and That

Posted on February 28, 2026 by katyquilts

Another puzzle finish! It’s fun to look at this and remember the parks we’ve been to, I watched this series years ago and loved it! I just started watching it again. Daughters #2 picked up this rock for me while … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Alphabet Animals

Posted on February 27, 2026 by katyquilts

My quilt for the panel challenge is done. It seemed a good place to use the ombré fabrics that I had. I shopped the club fabric closet and found this cute print for the back. I used these groovy boards … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes 2026, Throw Quilts | 3 Comments

Chinese Coins

Posted on February 26, 2026 by katyquilts

I showed this bundle from my bag of garage sale goodies. This is what that bundle contained! So many possibilities! And it even has extra pieces. No doubt, I have some of my own scraps to add as well. Hmmm….off … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Panel Project

Posted on February 25, 2026 by katyquilts

Our quilt group sew day this week was all about the panels. This is how mine started out. I then added three inch borders. I made hour glass blocks at our sew day. This picture was about deciding on fabrics. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Quilt Show!

Posted on February 24, 2026 by katyquilts

The Palo Verde Patchers held their quilt show last weekend. There were so many beautiful quilts! I though5 you might enjoy seeing some of them also. Enjoy! Have a great day!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Leader/Ender Project

Posted on February 23, 2026 by katyquilts

I put all of these blocks from my garage sale haul onto the design wall. These are all the extra pieces that were included. I decided finishing these blocks would be a perfect little leader/ender project. And it is! Have … Continue reading →

Posted in Leader/Ender, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Garage Sale Finds

Posted on February 22, 2026 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I got up a couple garage sales last week. One had quilting stuff! I got this bag full for $5. Here are a few of the things inside. I will show more soon! Have a great day!

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

This and That

Posted on February 21, 2026 by katyquilts

We went up to Prescott recently and stopped at our favorite pizza place. Best pizza ever! This came in a bag of sewing scraps that I bought at a yard sale. Any idea what it is? I stuck it on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments