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!

TBThursday

Posted on February 27, 2020 by katyquilts

Perhaps I am longing for spring, but my mind is returning to these bright quilts today. I hope this look back brightened your day a bit. Have a good one!

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Leader/Ender Update

Posted on February 26, 2020 by katyquilts

My bins of pieces and parts for this quilt are getting empty! This next photo shows 9 blocks. I now have 25 pieced. I need to make just a couple more half blocks yet. Then I will add a narrow … Continue reading →

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Another Vintage Top

Posted on February 25, 2020 by katyquilts

Remember when hubby and I went to antique shops on New Years? I passed on this quilt top. But since February is my birth month, I went back and got it for myself. Do you ever buy gifts for yourself? … Continue reading →

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Quilting Gather

Posted on February 24, 2020 by katyquilts

I always get questions on cross hatch quilting on my long arm, so I thought I’d share how I do this. First of all, I have a couple of these “rings” that fit over the wheels on the carriage of … Continue reading →

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Hand Piecing Project

Posted on February 23, 2020 by katyquilts

Here is another project from my UFO list. Since I have a trip this month, I figured it was a good time to work on this. I have two more rows ready to add and then a bunch more pieces. … Continue reading →

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Funny Things Found on the Internet

Posted on February 22, 2020 by katyquilts

Sometimes I take screenshots of funny things I find to send to my kids. Today, I thought I would share a few with you. Anyone else watch the Super Bowl for the commercials? This one was the best for many … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Gather

Posted on February 21, 2020 by katyquilts

This is a most satisfying finish! I started the appliqué last summer while traveling. The verse is John 6:12. After Jesus had fed the 5,000, he told his disciples to gather up the fragments so nothing would be wasted. The … Continue reading →

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QOV#4

Posted on February 20, 2020 by katyquilts

This Quilt of Valor top was made by Val. In the photo above, the quilting looks like bunting to me. Below is how it is “supposed” to go. It reminds me of Baptist Fans that way. It is from Urban … Continue reading →

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Little Hexie Quilt

Posted on February 19, 2020 by katyquilts

Progress has been made on this little quilt. I added pieces to the ends of each row to square things up. I pieced my rows and then discovered this. Ugh. I’ve auditioned borders, but nothing is clicking for me. Hmmm…. … Continue reading →

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QOV #3

Posted on February 18, 2020 by katyquilts

Thus quilt top was made by Edie. It is a variation of theJelly Roll Race quilt. The fun part of these is that you never know how they will turn out! I used the variegated thread on this one also. … Continue reading →

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