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!

Throwback Thursday

Posted on September 25, 2025 by katyquilts

Since I’m traveling this week, I thought I’d share this post of a favorite finish from ten years ago. Enjoy! Finish It Up Friday ~ The Lattice Quilt Posted on September 18, 2015 by katyquilts I’m so happy to have this one finished! I … Continue reading →

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Airing the Family Underwear

Posted on September 24, 2025 by katyquilts

This is my Great Grandmother and Great Grandfather. He immigrated to Wisconsin from Germany in the 1860s. He was much older than she was, like 35 years older! As soon as he arrived and before he married, he got right … Continue reading →

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Knitting

Posted on September 23, 2025 by katyquilts

I haven’t knitted anything in ages. But I have a trip and need a project. I have some lovely yarn yet. Though I did downsize a bit and sent a bunch to my niece. She is a very talented knitter. … Continue reading →

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What next?

Posted on September 22, 2025 by katyquilts

I’ve been in the mood to make a mini. So I’ve been looking around for something to start. This has been on my bulletin board for ages. I found these leftover four patches I could use. The prints are all … Continue reading →

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DS Leftovers

Posted on September 21, 2025 by katyquilts

These squares are leftover from this quilt. I cut the triangles thinking I’d use them like this. Or this. I think I’ll need to spend a lot of time sorting before I decide for sure. Have a great day!

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This and That

Posted on September 20, 2025 by katyquilts

This is my sweet grand dog, Charlie. I quite adore him! Ever feel this way? I have quite a lot lately! I just finished this puzzle. Loved it! I don’t remember if I shared this one. Mister bought it for … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tumbler

Posted on September 19, 2025 by katyquilts

It’s done and I love it! I don’t know why it took me so long to get going on this. Red is my favorite color and it works so well with black and white. I love the texture on back. … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Thursday ~ Boston Commons

Posted on September 18, 2025 by katyquilts

My little quilt is done and washed. The after washing crinkle sure hides a lot of imperfections! I love working with vintage fabrics. This backing has been in my stash so long, it might be bordering on vintage! Ugh, those … Continue reading →

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Free Motion Quilting Feathers

Posted on September 17, 2025 by katyquilts

This little quilt jumped the queue! I thought I’d show how I mark for quilting feather borders. I’m very much out of practice. First I mark the corners and center lines of the borders. These are not quilting lines, but … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on September 16, 2025 by katyquilts

I made these blocks when we were in Michigan, back in June. I had enough fabric with me for sashing, but not borders. When I got back to AZ, I couldn’t find the border fabric. I knew I had it. … Continue reading →

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