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!

Finish It Up Friday ~ Almost Amish

Posted on October 18, 2019 by katyquilts

This time it really is done! The quilting went faster the second time around. I always love doing Lori’s Quilt Alongs. I added the border as I wanted it a little bigger on my table. Have a great day! Linking … Continue reading →

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Vintage Hour Glass

Posted on October 17, 2019 by katyquilts

Thank you for all of your help choosing a background for my little hexie project. I’ve narrowed it down to two choices. This little quilt is coming along much faster than expected. I’ve had a hard time putting it down! … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 3 Comments

Decisions, Decisions

Posted on October 16, 2019 by katyquilts

Remember my EPP flowers? I’ve decided to applique them to background blocks. So it’s time to choose a background. Any preferences? Have a great day!

Posted in EPP, Hexagons, Uncategorized | 32 Comments

Progress

Posted on October 15, 2019 by katyquilts

Yesterday felt like one step forward and two steps back. I did make another 8 star blocks so they are half done. The other half will all be mirror images to these. Winslow had a grooming appointment. Here is the … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Chisel Stars

Posted on October 14, 2019 by katyquilts

I realized I never showed a finished chisel star block last week. Here it is. These are so simple! I made all four of these as leaders/enders while finishing the piecing of my Almost Amish top for the quilt along. … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on October 13, 2019 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful left early this morning on a business trip to China. After church, I plan to spend my day slow stitching. First up will be the binding for my Almost Amish quilt. I requilted it yesterday. Then I hope … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on October 12, 2019 by katyquilts

No dollhouse progress this week. I did get my Almost Amish quilt completely unquilted. Sadly, I have a square in the middle that I snagged with my seam ripper so I have some work to do before I can requilt … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ NOT

Posted on October 11, 2019 by katyquilts

I fully expected to have an awesome finish to share today. Lori at Humble Quilts came out with the last clue for the Almost Amish quilt along and I got busy! I finished the top and loved it! I loaded … Continue reading →

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Something New ~ Chisel Stars

Posted on October 10, 2019 by katyquilts

It feels like forever since I’ve started something new. But I got an idea and had to try it. I’m using these Accuquilt dies. BTW, all studio dies are currently half off with the code 50STUDIO. I had two littleFQ … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready to Hand Quilt

Posted on October 9, 2019 by katyquilts

I decided the little quilt I showed yesterday was the perfect project for hand quilting. Unstitching the top from the back was a good project while watching the puppies outside. Looks like it was hand stitched with huge stitches and … Continue reading →

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