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!

Charming Christmas!

Posted on July 2, 2020 by katyquilts

I am participating in the Fat Quarter Shop Charming Christmas QAL! I used Kate Spain’s line of Christmas fabric called, Aurora, and a silver Bella solid. Both are available from the Fat Quarter Shop . You can find the free … Continue reading →

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Progress!

Posted on July 1, 2020 by katyquilts

I am making slow, but steady progress on my flag quilt. This is the pantograph that I’m using from Urban Elmentz . This is a perfect panto for a Quilt of Valor. I had planned to make a navy binding, … Continue reading →

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June/July Goals!

Posted on June 30, 2020 by katyquilts

Time to check out those goals! 1. I really hope to get this huge quilt finished. Done! 2. Make one more kid quilt. Done! 3. Finish hand quilting my vintage top. Done! I will share the finish soon. 4. Quilt … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Flag Quilt

Posted on June 29, 2020 by katyquilts

Finally getting back to this. It seems an appropriate week to work on it! I liked this gold for sashing, but then realized I didn’t have enough. So on to Plan B. Now I just have to get these four … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on June 28, 2020 by katyquilts

I started my new hand quilting project. I’m using my Hera marker to mark the arcs. I love this thing! Hopefully, you can see the markings below. It is just a crease in the fabric. This is what I’m using … Continue reading →

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Pinwheel Pillow

Posted on June 27, 2020 by katyquilts

My pillow is done and I’m quite pleased with it! A big thanks to Deanna for the nudge. Here is the top after quilting. This is the back. There is a zipper under that flap. I stitched the front and … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Liberty Garden

Posted on June 26, 2020 by katyquilts

Ta daaaaaa!!! My Liberty quilt is done. I’m not normally a floral girl, but Liberty Tana Lawns are something else! And I love how well they paired with this Moda crossweave. I found this backing fabric while thrifting with Daughter … Continue reading →

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A Little Something

Posted on June 25, 2020 by katyquilts

I mentioned that I found yet another UFO while digging through my 30s fabric . Deanna suggested that I use them to make a pillow. I thought that was a great idea! In the process, I remembered why I set … Continue reading →

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Playing

Posted on June 24, 2020 by katyquilts

I found these scraps while looking for something else and decided to play a bit. I grabbed two strips and sewed them together. Then I cut them in half and sewed them together again. I have no idea if this … Continue reading →

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Liberty Update

Posted on June 23, 2020 by katyquilts

I decided to work on my Liberty quilt while pondering the big stitch quilting issue. Ahhh….I love this so much! Now I’m trying to figure out what to use for a binding. I think it needs to be a solid. … Continue reading →

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