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!

QOV #2

Posted on February 17, 2020 by katyquilts

Marianne from my Stitching Sisters group pieced this lovely top. I do not have any pattern info for it. I decided my red, white and blue variegated thread would be perfect for this top. It’s hard to see it in … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Gather

Posted on February 16, 2020 by katyquilts

I decided to machine quilt this after all. I’m thrilled with how the quilting turned out! Now I’m finishing the binding. I ran out of the red I was using, but I think I like this binding choice better anyway. … Continue reading →

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Dollhouse Chronicles ~ MCM

Posted on February 15, 2020 by katyquilts

While wondering Hobby Lobby recently, I found a package of these tiny canvases. You know I immediately thought of my dollhouses! I went online and found a cute mid mod picture and printed it to size. I used this to … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Jeep Quilt

Posted on February 14, 2020 by katyquilts

One of my goals for the month has been met. This baby girl quilt is done. It perfectly matched this hydrangea plant that Mr. Wonderful bought for me. The colors are most accurate in the first photo. This quilting reminds … Continue reading →

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TBThursday ~ Happy Early Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 13, 2020 by katyquilts

I made this little quilt that I call, Conversation Hearts, a few years ago. I love this little quilt so I thought I’d share it again today. I know it’s early, but I already have a finish scheduled for tomorrow. … Continue reading →

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QOV #1

Posted on February 12, 2020 by katyquilts

My first Quilt of Valor to quilt this year! This top was pieced by Kathy. Here is the backing. Here is the pattern info. And this is the panto that I used from Urban Elementz . I think this is … Continue reading →

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Vintage Tops

Posted on February 11, 2020 by katyquilts

I’ve been looking for another vintage top to hand quilt. I bought this one on eBay ages ago. This one is similar, but the edges are hemmed and it shows a lot of wear. I have no idea where it … Continue reading →

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Another UFO

Posted on February 10, 2020 by katyquilts

This is another UFO that I want to finish this year. These were leftover from this quilt. I used these Accuquilt dies. Though there were enough hexies for a baby quilt, I just needed to cut triangles. Die cutting pieces … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Gather

Posted on February 9, 2020 by katyquilts

Little by little… I’m starting to think about hand quilting this. I have a little time to think about it yet. Happy Sunday!

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Dollhouse Chronicles ~ MCM

Posted on February 8, 2020 by katyquilts

There was evidence that something was not right…. Clearly, the place had been ransacked. Soon all was put to right and oddly, nothing appeared to have been taken. However, the occupant appears to be suffering from a head injury and … Continue reading →

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