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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!

Slow Unstitching Sunday

I’m not done quilting the Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt, but I’m already thinking of the next project. And I’ve decided, this will be it. I considered someone’s idea of using the ties as basting and cutting them out as I … Continue reading

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Saturday with Shirts

No finishes today since I shared one yesterday. But I did get my strips cut from the shirtings this week. Sigh….so satisfying to see these all neatly cut and stacked! Now they will get used! BTW, I cut these into … Continue reading

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Leader/Ender Update

Remember this? I’m up to 24 blocks and I started running out of green pieces. So I decided it was time to take stock. When I make a leader ender project like this, I start out by very scientifically cutting … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Thursday ~ FQS Half Yard Jam

Remember back in August when I was working on a secret sewing project? I can finally share it with you! I present to you Half Yard Jam, a pattern by the Fat Quarter Shop! This is a big quilt measuring … Continue reading

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Cutting up Shirts

Do you use men’s shirts to make quilts? I’ve made quite a few. The mister cleaned out his closet a while back and discarded MANY! I shoved them in bins and there they sat. I have shirts from my hubby, … Continue reading

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Little Quilts For Sale Part 2

This is a really long post, so please bear with me! My numbering system continues on from yesterday. The not so fine print: I’ve made so many small quilts over the years and I will never stop! But I’ve decided … Continue reading

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Little Quilts for Sale Part 1

I’ve made so many small quilts over the years and I will never stop! But I’ve decided to try to thin out my collection to make room for more. Some of these have been gently used in my home. Most … Continue reading

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Garage Sale Day 2

I’m still cleaning and finding more stuff. This post is full of miscellaneous thises and thats. First the boring stuff. I’m only shipping to US Buyers. I take payment via Paypal. Priority Mail Shipping will be added. If you want … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Are you sick of this yet? The second corner is done! I’m so pleased with how this is coming along. I have 26 out of 86 flowers to go! I’m starting to think about binding. This will get trimmed square … Continue reading

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Garage Sale!

Everyone loves a good garage sale, right? I know I do! My loss is your gain as I am seeking to clean out my sewing room. First the boring stuff. I’m only shipping to US Buyers. I take payment via … Continue reading

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