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 ~ The Yuge Quilt

Posted on August 9, 2019 by katyquilts

It’s so big that I can only show you one quarter of it. Sadly, the quilting doesn’t show well in these pics. I think it really looks great. The backing was a sateen so it shows well there! I really … Continue reading →

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It’s Yyyuuuugggggeeee!!!!

Posted on August 8, 2019 by katyquilts

Bahaha! Couldn’t resist! This quilt really is huge though. I’m pretty sure it is the limit of what I can do on my frame at 110 inches wide and 128 long. This is not my top, I’m quilting it for … Continue reading →

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Vintage 9 Patch

Posted on August 7, 2019 by katyquilts

Thank you for all the sweet comments on my little doll bed! Many of you said it was likely a canopy bed. I feel certain you are right! At the same sale, I picked up this vintage quilt top. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Vintage Fabrics, Vintage Quilts | 3 Comments

Doll Bed

Posted on August 6, 2019 by katyquilts

Some one asked recently if I had a collection of doll beds. I said no, I just had one I purchased and two small ones I had made. Then I found this at a sale for $1. How could I … Continue reading →

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Designing a QOV

Posted on August 5, 2019 by katyquilts

I have several people I’d like to present Quilts of Valor to this fall. I have one done, but need to get going on two more. I had leftover blocks from the mystery quilt that I participated in last fall … Continue reading →

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Iceland Miscellanies

Posted on August 4, 2019 by katyquilts

This is my last post from our trip to Iceland in April. This is a little restaurant in Reykjavik right on the harbor. Everyone sits at long skinny tables. The food was incredible! Especially the lobster stew. This is kind … Continue reading →

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Dollhouse Chronicles

Posted on August 3, 2019 by katyquilts

Another week, another tiny quilt. This one is hand pieced and hand quilted. It is finished, but unfinished. Here’s a look at the back. It is unfinished because I made it to go into my tiny quilt frame. Have a … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Bow Tie

Posted on August 2, 2019 by katyquilts

And it’s done! And I’m thrilled with how it turned out! E1 decided to help me show it off. 😊 Crosshatching is not the easiest on a longarm, but I love how it turned out. The rest of these photos … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics | 15 Comments

July/August Goals

Posted on August 1, 2019 by katyquilts

Time to look back at my goals for July. 1. I want to cross another item off my UFO list. Done! I finished my Thistle quilt and the Melon quilt. 2. I want to make progress on my hexie project. … Continue reading →

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Bow Tie Progress

Posted on July 31, 2019 by katyquilts

I squared up all the blocks to 6 1/2 inches. I received a few incomplete blocks with the top I purchased so I pulled out a piece of vintage green and finished those uptoo. This is my planned layout. I’ve … Continue reading →

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