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 ~ Flying Geese

Posted on February 5, 2021 by katyquilts

Some quilts are just a struggle…..sigh….. This should have been quick and easy. I finished the top and while I wasn’t head over heels with it, it wasn’t bad. I guess I forgot to take a photo. Then I started … Continue reading →

This and That

Posted on February 4, 2021 by katyquilts

Last weekend, Mr. Wonderful and I went hiking. It was the most beautiful day! I love seeing flowers this tine of year. We’ve loved spending time with with our boys. Big L turns 7 this week! He looks so 🙌🏻 … Continue reading →

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Itty Bitty Bow Ties Part 2

Posted on February 4, 2021 by katyquilts

I’ve been looking at and thinking about these blocks on the design wall for the last several days. If I put them together just like this, it will be too big for the doll quilt swap. I thought I might … Continue reading →

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Play Time

Posted on February 3, 2021 by katyquilts

I’ve been thinking about the blocks people make, cut up, and rearrange to make something different. I’ve also been pondering southwest designs. Suddenly, in my brain, the two came together. I started by using these dies. I love how perfectly … Continue reading →

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Geese Part 2

Posted on February 3, 2021 by katyquilts

I started piecing my geese. And here is another reason I love my Accuquilt die cutter. Every one turns out darn near perfectly. Sigh….peaceful piecing. I put them up on the design wall for a bit of play time. It … Continue reading →

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Geese Kit

Posted on February 2, 2021 by katyquilts

I think we’ve all seen this darling little antique quilt floating around the Internet. It has been on my bucket list for a while now and I finally kitted it up while I was in Michigan. Something I’ve been doing … Continue reading →

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Big News!

Posted on February 2, 2021 by katyquilts

Why am I smiling so big? Because I’m the newest GO! Getter for Accuquilt ! Yesterday, I received this big box at my front door. Yay! And inside? So much goodness! Let me show you what was inside. I’m pretty … Continue reading →

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A Different Kind of Textile

Posted on February 1, 2021 by katyquilts

I couldn’t wait to share this fantastic find! It is a gorgeous vintage Navajo rug. Mr. Wonderful and I were out bumming around and stopped at a moving sale. A sweet elderly man was selling the house he had shared … Continue reading →

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January/February Goals

Posted on February 1, 2021 by katyquilts

I never set goals for January, but it felt like a productive month nonetheless. Here are my finishes. I also kitted up several projects that I brought back to AZ with me. Time to set some February goals. 1. I … Continue reading →

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Flying Geese Finish

Posted on January 31, 2021 by katyquilts

I squeezed one last finish in for the month! My wonky flying geese. I took these photos after washing. I think it hides some imperfections, of which there are many. I do like hanging diamonds quilting. This idea was inspired … Continue reading →

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