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!

Connecting Threads

Just a quick note to say that I am now an affiliate for Connecting Threads ! And they also have huge sales this weekend! This sale runs through Cyber Monday. As a reminder, it doesn’t cost you any more to … Continue reading

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Black Friday Deals!

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know how much I love my Accuquilt diecutter. I mean, who can resist perfect little piles of perfection? It is seriously right up there with my long arm as far … Continue reading

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Fat Quarter Shop!

I wait all year for the Fat Quarter Shop Black Friday sale! And here are the details so you can take part too. 😄 20% off everything! Flash sale items up to 90% off! And spend over $150 and get … Continue reading

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Thankful

It goes without saying that this past year has been rough for everyone. And yet there is still so very much to be thankful for. God is still good, very good. Today I will spend Thanksgiving with our Arizona kids. … Continue reading

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Liberty Hexies

I found a couple things that might work for the background of my Liberty Hexies. I’m leaning toward the red for an outside border. I kind of like the green, but the cream gives more contrast. I’ve been considering hand … Continue reading

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Hour Glass Blocks

Finally a bit more sewing on these blocks cut from men’s shirts. They have widely varied fabric content which adds an element of difficulty to the sewing. But the shirts have a lot of sentimental value. I placed the blocks … Continue reading

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Design Wall Monday

These are my design walls! Also know as the great Before. Hubby and I spent much of the weekend working on landscape stuff. Digging holes in Arizona clay is not for the faint of heart. The mister worked his heart … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

I finally got a lamp in the family room that I can stitch by in the evenings. Thanks, Good Will! Now this should finish up quickly. I had planned to use this gold and white for the background. But I’m … Continue reading

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This and That

Thanks to all of your great suggestions, I got my quilt hung up! Willy was admiring it. I had to show you this cake that Daughter #2 made for Daughter in Love. We needed a new doorbell. Hubby found this … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Churn Dash

No, this isn’t it, but doesn’t my Gwennie Medallion fit our full size guest bed perfectly? I put my church dash top on the bed and this is why I had to rip. It was too long and narrow. After … Continue reading

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