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!

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on November 17, 2019 by katyquilts

I’m making progress on my Dutch Hexies! I got a bit of sewing done while visiting my mom last week. Here is where it is at now. I was feeling really good when I realized I only had this much … Continue reading →

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MCM Dollhouse Chronicles ~ Kitchen

Posted on November 16, 2019 by katyquilts

I’ve been working on the kitchen! First up, appliances. I created these from solid blocks of wood. I sawed grooves to look like the edges of the doors. I used buttons for stove burners, and I cut the pull handles … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Never Enough Time

Posted on November 15, 2019 by katyquilts

I started this quilt in January of this year. Lori at Humble Quilts hosted a ten month quilt along making string blocks. That was the push I needed to get started. I made quilt for my mom out of my … Continue reading →

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VA Quilts

Posted on November 14, 2019 by katyquilts

My friends, Donna and Pam, pieced these tops for veterans at our local VA hospital. I got to quilt them. Donna is a veteran and Pam’s husband is as well. Now they are serving others who have served. All of … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

My Dutch UFO

Posted on November 13, 2019 by katyquilts

This is currently my oldest UFO. I cut my hexies from fabrics I purchased on a visit to Amsterdam in 1999. I think I started this in 1999 or 2000. I finally got this far about five years ago. But … Continue reading →

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Before and After

Posted on November 12, 2019 by katyquilts

Remember the Chisel Star Quilts? You may recall that each were quilted with different batting. I thought it might be fun to show a side by side comparison to see how they changed after washing. This first one was quilted … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day 2019

Posted on November 11, 2019 by katyquilts

Happy Veteran’s Day to all those who have served, especially my beautiful Daughter #2. I have no words to adequately express my thanks to those who have served. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on November 10, 2019 by katyquilts

Today I’m finishing the binding on my string along quilt. Here is my binding helper. Have a wonderful day!

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Dollhouse Chronicles ~ A Very Generous Gift

Posted on November 9, 2019 by katyquilts

I recently received an email from reader, Shasta. She asked if I would like some dollhouse furniture that she had collected on travels and such. Of course, I said yes! But I was not prepared for this lovely box. How … Continue reading →

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Finished or Not Friday

Posted on November 8, 2019 by katyquilts

In this case that would be a big NOT! I started quilting this on Wednesday. I kept debating on the quilting and thought I had a great idea. I would quilt a diagonal grid, and then put a wavy grid … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Forte, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, String Along | 5 Comments