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!

JRC Quilting!

Posted on September 15, 2025 by katyquilts

I’m moving right along! I used these design boards for the quilting. I even have the binding ready to go. I’ll be glad to have this one done. Have a great day!

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Leader/Ender Update

Posted on September 14, 2025 by katyquilts

I’m still plugging away at this! I was up to 25 nine inch blocks when I snapped this photo. Now I’m up to 32 and my box is filling up! My bin of cut squares hasn’t gone down much. Funny … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on September 13, 2025 by katyquilts

This is an older movie that I recently watched on Amazon Prime. I loved it! This made me laugh! Sigh…. Yep, this is me! And another puzzle finish. Have a great day!

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Finish It up Friday ~ I Spy

Posted on September 12, 2025 by katyquilts

I’m quite pleased to have this Christmas gift done! It was a perfect piecing project in the RV. Askers fabric because I grew up in Wisconsin. Cardinals fabric for AZ. My crazy back turned out alright. I don’t enjoy piecing … Continue reading →

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JRC

Posted on September 11, 2025 by katyquilts

I started making more blocks. I’m loving these colors. I must admit, it drives me nuts that I will have leftover blocks now. I had not finished tweaking the layout in this photo. But now I’m ready to get this … Continue reading →

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Quilting the Tumbler Top

Posted on September 10, 2025 by katyquilts

I decided against piecing the backing when I found the perfect gray piece to use. I’m quilting this with my design boards. Have a great day!

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Tumbler Progress

Posted on September 9, 2025 by katyquilts

This is moving along! I quite like the randomness of it. I’ve been thinking about another pieced backing. Hmmmm…. Stay tuned.

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JRC

Posted on September 8, 2025 by katyquilts

I pulled out the Jelly Roll Chain blocks that I stitched up last summer. I think I like the rings formed in the layout shown below. But there are too many yellow blocks and not enough of other colors. I … Continue reading →

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Spring Nectar

Posted on September 7, 2025 by katyquilts

I’ve shared this project on Instagram, but I wanted to share here as well. Back in June, Connecting Threads sent me a lovely package with the Spring Nectar FQ bundle and more Essential Threads. We were gone so I didn’t … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on September 6, 2025 by katyquilts

Oops! Willy thought he was jumping up onto the dinette bench, but he didn’t notice it was open. Yep! Dora explored Idaho! One of our many campsites. This captures my overall takeaway from this trip: This just made me laugh! … Continue reading →

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