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!

Finish It Up Friday ~ Black Diamonds Mini

Posted on August 14, 2020 by katyquilts

This was a fun, easy finish after traveling. The first two photos were taken before washing. I hadn’t planned this, but it fits this doll bed perfectly. This is how it looked after washing. Have a great day!

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More Tumbler Progress

Posted on August 13, 2020 by katyquilts

I was in a real dilemma about how to proceed with this monstrous tumbler top. I finally decided a wack a strip off one side. That left me with a top 100 inches square. That’s plenty big, but it just … Continue reading →

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Vintage Quilts

Posted on August 12, 2020 by katyquilts

Today I am sharing some more quilts I saw last weekend while out junking with the mister. None of these came home with me. Mmm This top was tempting. It was foundation pieced. I loved this one too. It was … Continue reading →

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A New Old Quilt

Posted on August 11, 2020 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I went to a few antique malls on Sunday and I found this! I just couldn’t leave it, even though I DO NOT need another quilt! And I rarely buy tied quilts. But the condition is so … Continue reading →

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Tumbler Progress

Posted on August 10, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m glad I took this project with me to AZ. I only spent a few hours on it, but it was enough to get me going. After being home a few days, I got back to it. I sewed 25 … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on August 9, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m finishing up the binding on my little quilt today. It shouldn’t take long. Then I’ll be back to working on my Liberty hexies. Have a happy Sunday!

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This and That

Posted on August 8, 2020 by katyquilts

I came home from my trip to a wonderful package from Ila! She is so sweet. I can’t wait to try out these long arm rulers. She also sent along this muslin. And thread and bobbins! Thank you, Ila! I … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Batik Rectangles

Posted on August 7, 2020 by katyquilts

I was starting to think I’d never see the end of the batik rectangles I cut from my stash! But I can happily say they are now ALL gone. My machine binding isn’t my best work, I think I just … Continue reading →

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A Little Something

Posted on August 6, 2020 by katyquilts

Sometimes it takes me a while to get back into the sewing room after a trip. So I decided to make something small. These are the dies I planned to use. I say planned, because I didn’t need the HST … Continue reading →

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Playing with Apps

Posted on August 5, 2020 by katyquilts

Thank you to everyone for your kind comments on my post yesterday. I spent my day on the couch with my Velcro puppies yesterday, thinking I’d get caught up on comments. That didn’t happen! I spent time going through photos … Continue reading →

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