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 October 29, 2020 by katyquilts

I’ve decided to bring all my hand dyed fabrics to Arizona. I haven’t done much with them in a while, but I think I want to again soon. Here are some baby quilts I made quite some time ago now. … Continue reading →

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Can I Do It?

Posted on October 28, 2020 by katyquilts

Can I finish this before we go? The piecing went along really well. Now it’s on the frame. This is the panto I’m using. It’s from Urban Elementz . Looks good, but I have so much to do that I … Continue reading →

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Yay! It’s that time again!

Posted on October 27, 2020 by katyquilts

What time you ask? Time for Urban Elementz 25% Off Everything Sale! I woke up to this email in my inbox and had to share. Urban Elementz is my go to place to shop for pantographs. But that isn’t all … Continue reading →

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Dream Big

Posted on October 27, 2020 by katyquilts

I would really like to quilt this panel to take to AZ. When I pulled it out, I noticed this black mark. Ugh! I didn’t want to quilt it and then find out this wouldn’t wash out. I tried a … Continue reading →

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Quilty Math

Posted on October 26, 2020 by katyquilts

Don’t say yuck! Math is fun! A puzzle! A game! Anyway, when I posted these blocks last week, I was asked how I figured out how much of the background yellow I needed for this quilt. I decided to try … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on October 25, 2020 by katyquilts

Thanks to everyone for all of your comments and well wishes! We are counting down the days until we leave! I’ve been utterly swamped with emails, phone calls, packing, and spending time with the grands here before we go. I … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on October 24, 2020 by katyquilts

I hinted earlier this week that I had some news to share. It’s the reason I’ve been prepping sewing machines, kitting up projects, cleaning out, and not doing a good job of replying to comments. Did you guess? I’m heading … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ GFG

Posted on October 23, 2020 by katyquilts

My Grandmother’s Flower Garden is done! I bought the vintage flower blocks many years ago and began piecing them together. There was a period of at least ten years when they never saw the light of day. But this year … Continue reading →

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Another Isadore Update!

Posted on October 22, 2020 by katyquilts

Yes, I’m still researching…..sounds better than chasing rabbits! Anyway, I just found further info on Isadore Levy. I’m excited to find the name of the probable owner/seamstress, Isadore’s wife. Her name was Marie-Joseph Renie. So, do I change the name … Continue reading →

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More on Isadore

Posted on October 22, 2020 by katyquilts

This story gets curiouser and curiouser! Such a mysterious rabbit hole I have gone down! First, I loved hearing about your Singer Featherweights! Such great little machines. I actually have several. Anyway, if you recall, this sticker was on the … Continue reading →

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