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!

TBThursday

Since I’m out of town yet again, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite modern quilts with you today. Have a great day!

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About Those Leaders/Enders…

Remember these? This is just a fraction of the 2 inch four patches I’ve made as leader/enders. I need more for the quilt I have in mind, but I decided to spend some time cutting some other pieces for this … Continue reading

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A New Quilt Shop!

I decided to open a quilt shop and thought you might like to check it out…. Look at all that beautiful thread! Nice FQ displays as well. The up stairs has a bed for displaying quilts (or taking a nap). … Continue reading

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Rope Baskets

You may remember a while back when I made a rope basket. Since it was claimed by Daughter #3, I decided to make another. I practiced on a small length and made this coaster. Then I decided to try an … Continue reading

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Going Home

I mentioned that Winslow and I went home to visit my mom this past week. Here are a few pics from our trip. She was such a good little traveler. We saw the Google Maps car! Crossing the Mackinaw Bridge … Continue reading

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Dollhouse Chronicles

I decided to make a little wall quilt for the dollhouse. I used graph paper to draw out a pattern and used it for a paper foundation. I’m pretty sure they didn’t hang wall quilts for decoration in the era … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ QOV

This fun top was made by Kathy. I love all the different prints she used! Here is the back. It was actually navy. And here is the panto I used. It’s from Urban Elementz . Have a great day! This … Continue reading

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Stash Enhancement

Winslow and I are on a little road trip this week to visit my mom. Every time I pass through Norway, Michigan, I try to stop at Jeri’s Fabric Patch. I always find something! This is what I picked up … Continue reading

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QOV

Another Quilt of Valor! This top was done by Val. I have no pattern info. This is the panto I used from Urban Elementz. Have a great day! This post contains affiliate links.

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Another Tiny ReproQuilt

I chose another quilt from this book to replicate. It’s about as simple as they come. I decided to make mine smaller. I used this die from Accuquilt . My fabrics are similar in color, but that’s about all. I … Continue reading

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