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!

This and That

Posted on March 25, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m doing a little sewing this week, but not anything that I can share just yet. I did get the tumblers together. Now it’s long enough, but not wide enough. Sigh…. Hubby has been cooking lately. You can see that … Continue reading →

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Wool Ironing Pad Update

Posted on March 24, 2020 by katyquilts

Remember last fall when I bought my wool pressing mat? Actually, it was a saddle pad for a horse. They are the exact same material, a half inch thick and 100% wool. I bought one from State Line Tack. This … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ New Leader/Ender Project

Posted on March 23, 2020 by katyquilts

I have started a new batik leader/ender project in an attempt to empty this box. First I see them into twosies. And then into foursies. Like my technical terms? I think I will lay them out like this. I’ll likely … Continue reading →

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Grandmother’s Flower Garden UFO

Posted on March 22, 2020 by katyquilts

Since I’m finding myself with dedicated hand sewing time (I take one of my grandsons to speech therapy twice a week) and my Hexie project is pieced, I thought I might finally get back to this top. I purchased these … Continue reading →

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Dollhouse Chronicles ~ PSA

Posted on March 21, 2020 by katyquilts

Since we are all dealing with COVID 19, this tiny family has compiled some helpful tips. First, don’t hoard toilet paper. Save some for others. Shop locally if you can, I got this roll from the bathroom next door. Do … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vines

Posted on March 20, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m so excited about this finish! Unfortunately the weather hasn’t cooperated for pictures. I stopped by a local park to take a few. I love the backing from Ila! I actually got a few puckers in the backing. But they … Continue reading →

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Back to the Tumblers

Posted on March 19, 2020 by katyquilts

I made myself cut the needed tumblers to finish this top. And I made a plan and got my rows ready to sew. I’ll do five more rows and then reassess. Someone said I wasn’t happy with it because it … Continue reading →

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Quilting Vines

Posted on March 18, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m so happy to be quilting this! I have the perfect person in mind for this. I thought I would share how I did the feathers. First, I stitched a line one quarter inch from the green/muslin seam. Then I … Continue reading →

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More About the Vines

Posted on March 17, 2020 by katyquilts

The tumbler top is in timeout, and I’m working with the vines. When I initially made these, I had a strippie quilt in mind. But I never figured out what size, and I always thought I needed more strips. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Design Wall Monday

Posted on March 16, 2020 by katyquilts

I have my tumbler top assembled. But when I stepped back to look at it, I started feeling like it should be bigger. I don’t feel like cutting anymore for this, but I know I won’t be satisfied with it … Continue reading →

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