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!

Finding Laura in De Smet, SD

I read the Little House books for the first time way back in second grade. I’ve read them countless times since then. So visiting De Smet was a bucket list item for me. I was not disappointed! This is the … Continue reading

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South Dakota!

I had never been to SD before this trip. There is so much to see! We got stopped by construction and Gracie decided to help Mister Wonderful. She’s a great traveler. We stopped to see the corn palace. Found some … Continue reading

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Not Finished Friday

Sewing time has been hard to find, but I got a day and set up at the dinette. I finished all 42 blocks! And I tried to lay them out on my bed. It was too windy outside. Sorry for … Continue reading

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Throwback

This quilt is a perfect one to make if you have the AccuQuilt GO! 16” Qube! You can make this with Shape numbers 2 and 8. It will finish at 56 by 60 inches. Have a great day! Finish It … Continue reading

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Quilt Museum Part 2

Here are more photos from the museum in Hamilton. Have a great day!

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Quilt Museum Part 1

Mister Wonderful and I visited the Quilt Museum in Hamilton, Missouri when we went to Missouri Star. It was wonderful! I took a lot of photos, so I’ll share in several posts. Look at these feed sacks with the labels … Continue reading

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JRC

I’ve managed to make a few blocks. They are very easy and stitch up quickly. I’m not sure how I will set them yet. But I have time to figure that out. 30 blocks to go. Have a great day!

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EAA

EAA stands for the Experimental Aircraft Association. Each year, they host a huge fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. And every single year, growing up, that was our family vacation. I always wanted to be a wing walker. While visiting my sister … Continue reading

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Riding

Mister and I were able to take a lovely bike ride with my brother in Northern Wisconsin. My brother now has my dad’s bike. I sat on it, but didn’t ride it. It is huge so I was a bit … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tree Skirt

After quilting and trimming this came the scary part, cutting the opening. Then I made miles of bias binding and attached it all by machine. My workmanship here is not good. Hopefully no one but the dogs will have their … Continue reading

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