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!

Dollhouse Chronicles ~ The House That Friends Built

Posted on December 21, 2019 by katyquilts

I was asked if I decorated my dollhouses for Christmas. I have to say that it would be so fun! But this year, I only had time for a few trees. This one has lights. I have added a few … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tiny Bow Ties

Posted on December 20, 2019 by katyquilts

I really needed a finish this week. I think I just wanted to cross something off my list as done! This little quilt fit the bill. I mentioned the other day that I wanted it to exactly fit this small … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Finishes, Small Quilts, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Rope Basket

Posted on December 19, 2019 by katyquilts

Back in August, I started making a rope basket. You can see the start of it here. I ran out of rope and then never got back to it. But Diane at O’Quilts has been making beautiful rope bowls and … Continue reading →

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More Bow Ties!

Posted on December 18, 2019 by katyquilts

I have a small end table in my family room. I always have a small quilt on it to use as a giant mug rug. But none of my little quilts fit exactly right. So I decided this was the … Continue reading →

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Tiny Bow Ties

Posted on December 17, 2019 by katyquilts

I had to try out this tiny bow tie die set I just got from Accuquilt . It makes 3 inch finished bow ties. This is what the dies look like. These are designed to be a companion set so … Continue reading →

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Shopping

Posted on December 16, 2019 by katyquilts

I did a bit of shopping online Thanksgiving weekend. This is my loot! This is what I got at Fat Quarter Shop . And this is my order from Hab and Dash. The thread is for Friday, my longarm. The … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on December 15, 2019 by katyquilts

I finished piecing my Dutch Hexies top! But today, I think I will take up the knitting needles. I have this lovely collection of yarn to use. The gray in the center is one of four identical skeins that Daughter … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Well, that was fun!

Posted on December 14, 2019 by katyquilts

I recently received an email from Ranked Blogs telling me I had made the list of top 110 (weird number!) quilting blogs! I would blog even if no one read it, but it is nice that people do. It is … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ QOV

Posted on December 13, 2019 by katyquilts

Here is the Quilt of Valor that I finished on the last day of November. I used a pantograph called Malachite from Urban Elementz . I had this printed in a 16 inch size. I used part of a panel … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Sawtooth Stars Swap

Posted on December 12, 2019 by katyquilts

Barb at Fun with Barb is once again hosting a block swap. I realized I didn’t have enough of this print for the border of my Dutch hexies, so I decided to use it in my swap blocks. The blue … Continue reading →

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