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!

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on May 23, 2021 by katyquilts

I so love this little Jack in the Box quilt! It is only about 52 by 65 inches so the quilting went fast. Especially since my son recommend this series to watch. Yes, I know this is old. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Party Time!

Posted on May 22, 2021 by katyquilts

I wanted to pop in to invite you to another Accuquilt party! I’m really looking forward to this one. I always learn something and come away with ideas. Click here to register so you don’t miss out on the great … Continue reading →

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Trying Something New

Posted on May 22, 2021 by katyquilts

I decided to try out this Accuquilt die set. I’ve had it for a while and never used it. This is what the actual dies look like. they make a 3 inch finished block. I tried pinning and not pinning. I think … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Postage Stamp

Posted on May 21, 2021 by katyquilts

I love this fun quilt! I really wish I had cut two sets of the solid squares, because I already want to make another! All fabric came from the stash, which meant piecing a backing. The extra navy binding I … Continue reading →

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Little Trip Around the World Finish

Posted on May 20, 2021 by katyquilts

I love little quilts because they finish so quickly! I sat outside to bind this little beauty. Ta daaa! I love how the variegated perle cotton looks on the back. Every piece in this little quilt is vintage except for … Continue reading →

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Kite Quilt

Posted on May 19, 2021 by katyquilts

I’m working on something new! I love this die from Accuquilt ! I cut the background pieces from Kona White and the other bits came from my vintage stash. See how the points are cut to make lining up the pieces easy? … Continue reading →

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Finished It Up ~ Jewel Box!

Posted on May 18, 2021 by katyquilts

I promised I’d share my secret to easy on point settings, here it is! This die was introduced at the Accuquilt launch party today, but as a GO! Getter, I was able to get my hands on it early. I … Continue reading →

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A Little Trip Around the World

Posted on May 18, 2021 by katyquilts

Someone I follow on Instagram decided to copy a small Trip Around the World quilt and invited others to follow along. Since I had these vintage solids already cut into squares, I decided to jump in! It didn’t take long … Continue reading →

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Jewel Box Part 2

Posted on May 17, 2021 by katyquilts

I finished my blocks for this quilt and played with layouts. Want to know the easiest way to make a simple quilt look more complex? Put your blocks on point! This is much easier to do than it looks. Come … Continue reading →

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New Hand Quilting Project

Posted on May 16, 2021 by katyquilts

I decided to hand quilt this top next. I kept the fabric I was considering using for a border to use as a binding. Once again, Baptist Fans! But you probably already guessed that. It’s coming along nicely! These small … Continue reading →

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