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 June 2, 2019 by katyquilts

Why is it that it took six months for me to finally finish hand quilting that last quilt, and yet as soon as it was done, I had to start something else? Diane from O’Quilts gifted this patchwork piece to … Continue reading →

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May/June Goals

Posted on June 1, 2019 by katyquilts

Here is a list of goals that I set for myself for May: 1. Quilt 5 Quilts of Valor. Done! 2. Make 10 string diamond blocks. Done! 3. Finish the red and white quilt that I’ve been hand quilting. Done! … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Claret Stars

Posted on May 31, 2019 by katyquilts

Done! I have no idea when this vintage top was pieced, but I suspect it was somewhere around the turn of the last century. It took me six months to hand quilt. It is done and washed. I used Quilter’s … Continue reading →

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May String Update

Posted on May 30, 2019 by katyquilts

I’ve completed another ten string diamonds for the String Along! I included labels from my dad’s shirts in some of the blocks. That little jeep scrap I’ve had for ages. I came across it when I was looking for something … Continue reading →

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QOV #22

Posted on May 29, 2019 by katyquilts

This lovely top was created by Nadine from our Stitching Sisters group. I used a panto called Knit 1 Purl 1 from Urban Elementz . It’s whimsical and fun! Have a great day! This post contains affiliate links.

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Playing with the Quick Curve Ruler

Posted on May 28, 2019 by katyquilts

I’ve had this ruler for at least five years. I finally decided it was time to play with it a bit. Here are my cut pieces. Cutting was easy. Sewing the curves takes a little practice. Yikes! They look better … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2019

Posted on May 27, 2019 by katyquilts

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on May 26, 2019 by katyquilts

I finished the hand quilting on this last week while visiting my mom. Finally! I’m on the hone stretch now with just the hand stitching on the binding to finish. It’s going slower than expected thanks to my “help.” Have … Continue reading →

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Iceland 5

Posted on May 25, 2019 by katyquilts

We’ve been home a month and I already want to go back! This is one of the glaciers we saw. As it moves toward the lake in front, pieces of ice break off and float out to see. It creates … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Dear Betty 2.0

Posted on May 24, 2019 by katyquilts

I have one more UFO to cross off the list! The pattern is a traditional block called Rolling Star. My blocks finish at 18 inches. I used a panto called Fluid Meander from Urban Elementz . Have a great day! … Continue reading →

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