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!

Snowballs and Border Decisions

Thank you to everyone that stopped by on the Holiday Favorites Blog Hop yesterday! Check yesterday’s post for the schedule as it continues today. I’m still working on my snowballs. I’m loving this so far! I’m also starting to think … Continue reading

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Holiday Favorites Blog Hop!

Welcome to my little corner of the blogging universe! I’m so glad you are here! It is my turn to share some of my holiday favorites with all of you. I love going through my quilts and pulling out new … Continue reading

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DWMonday ~ Churn Dash UFO

Last year, Barb from Fun with Barb, hosted a churn dash swap. I ended up with all of these beautiful blocks! Since this years swap has begun, it is high time I figured out what to do with these! I … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Dutch Hexies

Are you sick of this yet? I was so excited to reach this point! Then I needed to mark seams for more background pieces. No EPP here. I’ve been adding background pieces around the whole thing. Then I’ll need to … Continue reading

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Dollhouse Chronicles ~ A New House!

I know, I know, I said only one dollhouse, maybe two, and here is number three. Sometimes my collections get out of hand. Anyway, I found this one on Facebook Marketplace for $4 and my dear SIL picked it up … Continue reading

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Giveaway Winner and an Announcement

Thank you to each and every person who left such sweet comments for my recent blogiversary! I have drawn a winner for the giveaway. But first I have an important announcement! I’m taking part in a blog hop with 11 … Continue reading

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I’ve been waiting for this!

Okay, not this quilt. I finished this a couple years ago for Daughter #1. But that quilting? It’s a pantograph from Urban Elementz. I buy all my pantographs from them. Their service and selection can’t be beat. And twice a … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Straights and Arrows QOV

I just love this Quilt of Valor! The top was pieced by my good friend Zenia, from A Quilted Passion . The pattern is a Zenia original called Straights and Arrows. It is available on her blog. I quilted it … Continue reading

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Blogiversary and a Giveaway

WordPress recently sent me this little reminder. So I decided to do a little giveaway to celebrate. Leave a comment and I will draw a winner to receive this little kit of paper pieces and a couple Christmas charm packs … Continue reading

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Something Old and New

Over a year ago, I cut a bunch of pieces out for a snowball quilt. I finally started sewing a few blocks. I thought this would be a good piecing project to fiddle with over the holidays.. I have no … Continue reading

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