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!

The Last Days of the Big Sales!

It’s Cyber Monday and The Fat Quarter Shop is doing it again! This sale ends at midnight on Tuesday. Accuquilt is extending several of their Black Friday Deals through December 6th and for today only, they are giving away die … Continue reading

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November/December Goals

Time is flying by! Here are the goals I set for November. 1. Need to make that QOV! Done! As a bonus, I finished a QOV top that was pieced by my friend, Zenia. Both of these will be shown … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Labels

I finished the QOV I was working on late last night. This morning, I am stitching labels. And not too soon, I’m presenting this one today after church! I hope you all had a lovely weekend. We enjoyed good food … Continue reading

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Dollhouse Chronicles ~ MCM

I made a table this week to go with the chairs from Shasta. The table top looks so thick! Oh, well! I also made the shelves in the kitchen wider. I think it looks better this way. And since I … Continue reading

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More Great Deals!

I love myAccuquilt die cutter! It makes accurately cutting out pieces for quilts like the one above a snap! I’m sure you would love it too. I’m not sure why this wasn’t announced until an hour ago, but Accuquilt has … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ The Christmas Quilt

I finished! And it has been gifted, so today I can share with you all. I had this gray chevron in my stash that I used for the back. I tried to use up every scrap I had. Can you … Continue reading

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Fat Quarter Shop Deals Have Started!

Are you all tired and full or turkey? Ready for a bit of online shopping? I am. And the Fat Quarter Shop sales have started! I have been saving my pennies all year for this sale. Seriously. I use iBotta. … Continue reading

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Thankful

Here are a few of the things I am thankful for this year. Family. Puppies. Home. Freedom. Jesus. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Design Wall Wednesday

These blocks were made during a Military Mystery Quilt Along hosted by Alycia over a year ago. They ended up on my UFO list this year. After making all the blocks, I ended up using some of them to make … Continue reading

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This and That

The top of my Christmas quilt is together. I hope to get this quilted and the binding machine sewn before the weekend so I can relax with the hand stitching this weekend. I’ve been listening to this book. I find … Continue reading

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