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!

You Snooze, You Lose!

Posted on July 26, 2020 by katyquilts

Hey Willy, don’t go to sleep! It’s the last day for the 25% off paper pantographs at Urban Elementz ! Sale ends at midnight tonight. I used a panto called Yarn Tangle on this batik quilt. When you click on … Continue reading →

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Blue Pens

Posted on July 26, 2020 by katyquilts

I have been a bit wary of using blue washout marking pens ever since a disaster I had a few decades ago. When they work and wash out, they are amazingly useful tools. Kelly Cline uses them and reading her … Continue reading →

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Books

Posted on July 25, 2020 by katyquilts

I love to read! Good thing since I used to be a librarian. Anyway, I thought I’d share a few recent books that I have enjoyed reading or listening to. I enjoyed this first one way more than I expected … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ The Flag Quilt

Posted on July 24, 2020 by katyquilts

This has been done for a while, but I’m happy to finally share it with you today. This will be awarded to a veteran or active duty military persons through the Quilt of Valor Foundation . You can find the … Continue reading →

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The Loveliest of Surprises

Posted on July 23, 2020 by katyquilts

I received the loveliest surprise in the mail from Diane at O’Quilts . Isn’t this amazing? There is just so much to look at here! The fabrics are gorgeous and that original border is fascinating! A number of the fabrics … Continue reading →

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Batik Progress

Posted on July 23, 2020 by katyquilts

I finished piecing the two batik tops. Both are 40 by 48 inches. Here’s the first. And the second. I’m really not a big fan of purple, but I was given this fabric and it works well with the batik … Continue reading →

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Choosing Pantographs

Posted on July 22, 2020 by katyquilts

I get questions about pantographs that I use on my long arm all the time. A few years ago, I put together this post discussing these as I thought it would be helpful to new long armers. Since Urban Elementz … Continue reading →

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More Batik Strip Blocks

Posted on July 21, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m back at it here. I took the rest of these blocks and sewed them into strips. It is so irritating that I have that piece on the right left over! Anyway, today I’m looking for something to cut into … Continue reading →

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Pantographs and Urban Elementz

Posted on July 20, 2020 by katyquilts

When I bought my first long arm, I didn’t think I would ever use pantographs. Boy, was I wrong! Don’t get me wrong, I love free motion work, ruler work etc., but pantos have their place. Pantographs assure even density … Continue reading →

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