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!

September Wrap-Up

Posted on September 30, 2025 by katyquilts

This was a good month for finishes! That was partly due to the fact that I had tops to finish that I had pieced in the RV this summer. Have a great day!

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Hmmmm….

Posted on September 29, 2025 by katyquilts

I’ve been trying to come up with a quilting plan for this little bit. Some sashing ideas…. Some block ideas. Maybe just Baptist Fans. Or a grid. Hmmmm…. Have a great day!

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Knitting

Posted on September 28, 2025 by katyquilts

I mentioned that I was bringing knitting along on this trip. I’m working on a dish cloth. It’s the second one this week out of the same yellow yarn. And I got a small start on a baby sock. Have … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on September 27, 2025 by katyquilts

I flew to Wisconsin to visit my mom for a week. The clouds from the plane were beautiful! It was pretty cool to see Theodore Roosevelt Lake from the air. And if you needed an excuse to let the housework … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ JRC

Posted on September 26, 2025 by katyquilts

My Jelly Roll Chain quilt is done. It’s a right, happy quilt, perfect for Project Linus. I used the cutaways from the backing to make the binding. I’m really glad I added the blues. I see now that I have … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on September 25, 2025 by katyquilts

Since I’m traveling this week, I thought I’d share this post of a favorite finish from ten years ago. Enjoy! Finish It Up Friday ~ The Lattice Quilt Posted on September 18, 2015 by katyquilts I’m so happy to have this one finished! I … Continue reading →

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Airing the Family Underwear

Posted on September 24, 2025 by katyquilts

This is my Great Grandmother and Great Grandfather. He immigrated to Wisconsin from Germany in the 1860s. He was much older than she was, like 35 years older! As soon as he arrived and before he married, he got right … Continue reading →

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Knitting

Posted on September 23, 2025 by katyquilts

I haven’t knitted anything in ages. But I have a trip and need a project. I have some lovely yarn yet. Though I did downsize a bit and sent a bunch to my niece. She is a very talented knitter. … Continue reading →

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What next?

Posted on September 22, 2025 by katyquilts

I’ve been in the mood to make a mini. So I’ve been looking around for something to start. This has been on my bulletin board for ages. I found these leftover four patches I could use. The prints are all … Continue reading →

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DS Leftovers

Posted on September 21, 2025 by katyquilts

These squares are leftover from this quilt. I cut the triangles thinking I’d use them like this. Or this. I think I’ll need to spend a lot of time sorting before I decide for sure. Have a great day!

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