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!

Half Rectangle Blocks

Posted on January 25, 2021 by katyquilts

I cut these pieces out last fall using my Accuquilt GO! half rectangle die. I decided to finally do something with them. I love how well these pieces line up! Here are half the blocks. I was able to cut … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on January 24, 2021 by katyquilts

I finished piecing these larger hexies together. I glue basted the hexies, so when it was time to remove them, I placed a damp towel on top. I let it sit for an hour and they all came out easily. … Continue reading →

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A New Way to Store the Stash

Posted on January 23, 2021 by katyquilts

I love having a pretty stash! I think this is my neatest drawer right now though. The problem is, when all my fabrics are neatly folded, I don’t use them. It is a pain to pull out 25 different fabrics, … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up ~ Hour Glass

Posted on January 22, 2021 by katyquilts

Well, this was a quick finish! I enjoyed making it and might make another at some point. And yes, I actually finished it back in Michigan. I did a lot of sewing there and scheduled some posts ahead of time. … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on January 21, 2021 by katyquilts

This oldie dates back to 1997. I was inspired by a quilt made by Gwen Marston. That printed plaid I used sure was printed crooked! Here is the back. I get points for having a label, but I only did … Continue reading →

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Die Cutters Part 4 ~ Favorite Dies

Posted on January 20, 2021 by katyquilts

It’s clear that I have amassed quite a collection of dies. Some get used more than others. I’m always asked which dies are the most useful. Today I’ll attempt to answer that. Please note that while I’ll be sharing my … Continue reading →

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Die Cutters Part 3

Posted on January 19, 2021 by katyquilts

This is my third post regarding die cutters. I’m not going to lie, die cutters are not inexpensive. I looked long and hard before I purchased my Accuquilt Studio Cutter. In the end, it is right up there with my … Continue reading →

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A Little Something New

Posted on January 18, 2021 by katyquilts

I wanted to start something new, so I turned to Pinterest and revisited the many things I’ve pinned. I found a lovely little antique doll quilt and decided to reproduce it. Here are my pieces. I cut them using these … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching ~ Sorting Hexies

Posted on January 17, 2021 by katyquilts

I realized my change of plans on this project required a few more Hexies. I swear they are like sourdough! I use this little die cutter from Fiskars to cut my index cards. I found some Hexies in the stash … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on January 16, 2021 by katyquilts

It’s hard to believe that in just a few hours, you can go from this…. ….to this….. But it’s true! As I’ve reflected on our time in Michigan, I realize I didn’t take enough photos. This is one of my … Continue reading →