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!

Improv Curves Finish

Posted on February 25, 2021 by katyquilts

No masterpiece here, but it was a fun experiment! I played around with the bits I made for a long time. I decided I liked the pieces backing up to each other to make arches or doorways of sorts. And … Continue reading →

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Improv Curves Part 2

Posted on February 25, 2021 by katyquilts

Still playing with these curves. And I’m still not sure where I’m going. I added double curves on a few blocks. This is how I did it. Layer blocks right sides up. Freehand cut a curve. Flip and stitch. I’m … Continue reading →

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Improv Curves

Posted on February 24, 2021 by katyquilts

I’m continuing to play with the hand dyes I had out from my previous project. I want to get more comfortable with sewing curves. I thought I’d try cutting up my junk strips. I just layer two pieces and freehand … Continue reading →

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A Little Inspiration Part 2

Posted on February 24, 2021 by katyquilts

Did you see this coming? I love strippy quilts. When I was a kid, I was told that red and pink don’t match, they clash. I didn’t understand that. Tan was a lighter shade of brown and they went together. … Continue reading →

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A Little Inspiration

Posted on February 23, 2021 by katyquilts

I have a series of posts this week on a project I completed when I was back in Michigan. I took photos and wrote posts, and then forgot to publish! So here you go. I was inspired by this pile … Continue reading →

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Ta Daaaa! Improv Finish

Posted on February 23, 2021 by katyquilts

I finished this little top. It isn’t a masterpiece, but it sparked further ideas, so I’m calling it a success. And yes, I did inset that dark green corner. Not a perfect job, but needs must. And here is a … Continue reading →

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Improv Progress

Posted on February 22, 2021 by katyquilts

I seem unable to decide if this should be abstract or pictorial. I’m not sure mixing the two is working. It is evolving nonetheless. It might be more junk, but it is better than the last junk. And I’m remembering … Continue reading →

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More Improv

Posted on February 22, 2021 by katyquilts

I decided to go in a whole different direction here. I played with background layouts for a while. And cut a bunch of strips. These are just under a half inch wide. Then I auditioned some bits. I think I’m … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitched Finishes ~ Itty BittyBow Ties

Posted on February 21, 2021 by katyquilts

They are done! One for me and one for my swap partner. I hand quilted cross hatching in the first one. And yes, I really did use my huge Baptist Fan stencil for the second. I did two fans on … Continue reading →

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Playing

Posted on February 20, 2021 by katyquilts

I finally started playing with the hand dyed fabrics I brought with me. I pulled a few stacks, looking for something that looked like the desert. I settled on this combo. I’m not in love with anything here. But I … Continue reading →

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