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 ~ Tiny SMT

Posted on September 5, 2025 by katyquilts

My second quilt for the Scrappy Meets Thrift Challenge is done! You can see my first one here. The blocks in this one finish at two inches. I love this fabric for binding. And I finally found a home for … Continue reading →

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Nevada and Arizona

Posted on September 4, 2025 by katyquilts

We experienced the most beautiful sunset in Nevada! Wild horses were on the move! This is Walker Lake. The color was amazing, even though it was obscured by a dust storm. We spent a night in Goldfield which is mostly … Continue reading →

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Tumbler Trouble

Posted on September 3, 2025 by katyquilts

I have five rows pieced and I still love this. I had enough tumblers cut to set them 24 by 20. Then I realized these were in the box. Why did I cut these? I decided to lay some on … Continue reading →

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Tumblers

Posted on September 2, 2025 by katyquilts

Remember these? I never touched them this summer. But I’ve finally started piecing them together. So far, I like it! Have a great day!

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I Spy

Posted on September 1, 2025 by katyquilts

I wanted to get the I Spy top that I pieced this summer on the frame. But first, I needed to figure out a backing. I pulled these fabrics and pinned them up on top of the quilt top to … Continue reading →

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August Wrap-Up

Posted on August 31, 2025 by katyquilts

I managed three real finishes this month. The one above went on the quilt ladder as soon as we got home! I finished this little bit on the road. And this one was the first on and off the frame … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on August 31, 2025 by katyquilts

This little guy startled me at a campground. He was less than two feet away! You don’t see these every day. I forgot I took this photo of Mr. Wonderful. On a random road in South Dakota. The mister makes … Continue reading →

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Labor DayDeals and Some Housekeeping

Posted on August 30, 2025 by katyquilts

It has been a while since I’ve shared the quilting deals out there, so here we go! Labor Day weekend deals abound! Connecting Threads is offering 20% off Sitewide! I am hooked on their Essential Threads, so I’ll be shopping … Continue reading →

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California and the Redwoods

Posted on August 30, 2025 by katyquilts

I loved visiting the Redwoods! They are truly awe inspiring. I felt so very small. We stayed in Crescent City, California, very close to the beach. It was gorgeous. Then we headed back to Oregon for a couple nights. Have … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Shirting Bricks

Posted on August 29, 2025 by katyquilts

My hand quilting project is done! I actually finished it just two days before arriving home. It was a great travel project. I used perle cotton and a large Baptist Fan stencil from Fun with Barb. Gracie approves! I bought … Continue reading →

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