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!

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on May 31, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m still hand quilting my vintage top, though work on that has slowed considerably of late. When I first started, I kind of over did it and ended up with a sore wrist. I’m trying to pace myself better. Here … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Saturday ~ Madder 2

Posted on May 30, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m quite pleased with this little finish! It is a fraternal twin to the doll quilt I made for the Humble Quilts Doll Swap last month. I used the same backing fabric too. The crosshatch quilting seemed just the ticket. … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Moda Love

Posted on May 29, 2020 by katyquilts

I should call this the 24 Hour quilt! It was so fast. I started it at noon one day, and I had it quilted and bound by noon the next. I used the other half of the Pottery Barn duvet … Continue reading →

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Crosshatching on the Long Arm

Posted on May 28, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m often asked how I do crosshatch quilting on the long arm. It isn’t hard, just time consuming. It does require a ruler base and a straight edge ruler designed for use with a long arm. A rotary cutting ruler … Continue reading →

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Madder #2

Posted on May 27, 2020 by katyquilts

Remember my recent swap quilt? I had leftover pieces cut and they begged me to do something with them. At first, I thought I’d make a similar quilt. But maybe have dark triangles on the edges. But then I thought, … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Tuesday ~ Mini Trip Around the World Quilts

Posted on May 26, 2020 by katyquilts

Remember the two leftover blocks from my Many Trips Around the World quilt? Here they are! I hand quilted the first one. I found this pretty peachy pink feed sack for the back of both. My cherry trees were in … Continue reading →

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Moda Love Quilt

Posted on May 25, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m making another quilt for a young girl. I’m sort of following the Moda Love pattern found here, except I’m basing mine on an 8 inch finished block instead of a 9 inch finished block in the pattern. Also, I’m … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2020

Posted on May 25, 2020 by katyquilts

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. ~ John 15:13

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on May 24, 2020 by katyquilts

You may remember that I had two of these vintage blocks leftover from my Many Trips Around the World quilt. I decided to hand quilt one and machine quilt the other. They are the perfect size for doll quilts. I … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Finish

Posted on May 23, 2020 by katyquilts

I forgot to share this little finish. Someone suggested adding a white border and it was a great idea. I just quilted a simple stipple. I don’t do that very often. I’m out of practice. And a simple solid green … Continue reading →

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