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!

Taking a Little Break

Posted on September 3, 2020 by katyquilts

I normally post every day. This week has been crazy and hard and there is no time for sewing. E1 has started virtual school this week and I’m giving Daughter #1 some help. I’ll be back soon.

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Another Beauty by Nadine

Posted on September 2, 2020 by katyquilts

Nadine is a very prolific topper for our Stitching Sisters group. This is another of her tops quilted by me. Here is the pattern info she sent. I love this backing fabric by Timothy Holtz. I used to have some … Continue reading →

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QOV Again!

Posted on September 1, 2020 by katyquilts

This top was made by Lynda. I don’t have any pattern info on this one. It’s huge! Here is the back. Here is the panto I used. There will be more Quilts of Valor to share this week. I picked … Continue reading →

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August/September Goals

Posted on August 31, 2020 by katyquilts

Where did summer go? Is it really the end of August? Sigh…time keeps flying by. My goals for August looked like this: 1. Finish the two batik baby quilts. Done! 2. Finish the tumbler quilt. Done! 3. Decide on and … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on August 30, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m still working on these Liberty Hexies here and there and I’m almost done making the….well…..I’m not really sure what to call this shape! I put them up on the wall to take stock. I need to make one more … Continue reading →

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Quilts of Valor!

Posted on August 29, 2020 by katyquilts

Thanks to Covid, our Stitching Sisters QOV group has been unable to meet. But our toppers have remained busy! This top was made by Nadine. Here’s the back. And this is the pantograph I used. Nadine sent along this info … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ A Scrappy Gift

Posted on August 28, 2020 by katyquilts

My finish this week was a surprise even to me! Tuesday when I checked my mail, I found a lovely little quilt top from a sweet, generous Instagram friend. As you can see, I didn’t waste any time getting this … Continue reading →

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Pin Cushions Part 2

Posted on August 27, 2020 by katyquilts

I ripped and trimmed and ended up with two pincushions. I quilted both the front and back of each. They measure about 4 by 6 inches, a much better size. I am all about using what I have on hand … Continue reading →

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Pin Drop Pin Cushion

Posted on August 26, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m using this fabric kind for my secret sewing project. I never save selvedges, but it felt appropriate to make these into a pin cushion. I slid my pieces back and forth until I was happy and then sliced off … Continue reading →

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Camping

Posted on August 25, 2020 by katyquilts

Last Thursday night, the mister and I decided to go camping on Friday. Friday morning, we decided to take E1 and E2 with us. Nothing like planning ahead, right? We found a campground with these cute little sleeping cabins. We … Continue reading →

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