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!

Finish It Up Friday ~ Thank You, Roberta

Posted on February 12, 2021 by katyquilts

Oh, this turned out to be the perfect project during work on the house. Between the pounding on the roof and the dogs barking at the workers, simple sewing was all I could do. And while there are many parts, … Continue reading →

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QOV Progress

Posted on February 11, 2021 by katyquilts

I thought I might use this as a leader/ender project, but I’ve been enjoying it so much, I can’t leave it alone. This was totally inspired by the Roberta Horton project. The piecing is so simple. Can you tell where … Continue reading →

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Flying Geese Update

Posted on February 10, 2021 by katyquilts

I’m sure you haven’t forgotten my flying geese fiasco. Well, someone suggested tea dying this little bit. I didn’t have tea on hand, but I had coffee. So I gave it a good soak overnight. Here is the result. And … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on February 10, 2021 by katyquilts

Remember these? I cut more pieces when I was back in Michigan. But I didn’t count very well. Ugh. Oh, well. I made a couple more and will piece one here and there until I’m out of parts. We had … Continue reading →

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Quilt of Valor

Posted on February 9, 2021 by katyquilts

Every year on the first Saturday in February, the Quilt of Valor Foundation hosts a national sew day, complete with prizes. I always think of this happening in the winter, so I kept thinking it was a long way off. … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

My Chair Redo

Posted on February 8, 2021 by katyquilts

Before we even got to Arizona, I was scrolling through the online marketplaces looking for stuff for the house. I found this chair and had daughter #2 pick it up for me. I had no idea how huge it was! … Continue reading →

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Leaders/Enders

Posted on February 8, 2021 by katyquilts

I showed the pieces I cut for a scrappy quilt on my bucket list. I’ve been piecing them into blocks as leaders/enders for a while. Then I had an afternoon with roofers pounding overhead and I finished the blocks. Hmmmm…..this … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on February 7, 2021 by katyquilts

I was planning to machine quilt this doll quilt, but the skipping stitches on the Bernina made me change my mind. So I’m hand quilting. I will do a simple grid. The fabric in the alternate blocks makes for a … Continue reading →

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Another Kit

Posted on February 6, 2021 by katyquilts

While I was back in Michigan, I used my Accuquilt die cutter to cut out several projects to bring back. It didn’t take long at all to cut these pieces out. These are the dies I used. I also need … Continue reading →

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Such a Great Day!

Posted on February 5, 2021 by katyquilts

Things can turn around so quickly! We met our neighbors this week and found out a quilter lives just across the street! How cool is that? She is cleaning out her sewing room and gave me bags of fabric to … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing Room Pics, Uncategorized | 7 Comments