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!

Batting

Posted on November 29, 2018 by katyquilts

I get asked all the time about what batting I use. My standard answer is, it all depends. Helpful, right? But it’s true! For hand quilting, I like Quilter’s Dream Cotton Request. It is 100% cotton and easy to needle, … Continue reading →

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And the winners are…..

Posted on November 29, 2018 by katyquilts

Many thanks again for all of your kind comments on my blog. Some literally brought me to tears. I have drawn the winners and without further ado (drumroll please!), here they are! Aby Dolinger, who wrote: Congratulations for running your … Continue reading →

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Modern Progress

Posted on November 28, 2018 by katyquilts

I want to begin this post by telling you all how overwhelmed I was with all of your sweet comments on my blogiversary post yesterday. You are all so very kind. There is still time to leave a comment on … Continue reading →

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One More….

Posted on November 28, 2018 by katyquilts

…..I know, I know, I said I wouldn’t do this again so soon. But it’s too good to not pass along. This is my Accuquilt Studio Die Cutter. It is my favorite quilting tool. Here is a quick little demonstration … Continue reading →

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10 Year Blogiversary Giveaway!

Posted on November 27, 2018 by katyquilts

Ten years ago I wrote my first blog post. I had no idea then how many friends I would make! I appreciate every reader, every comment. I would love to give each one of you a gift for all the … Continue reading →

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Cyber Monday Deals!

Posted on November 26, 2018 by katyquilts

Just in case you were too busy to shop this weekend, it isn’t too late. Fat Quarter Shop is at it again. Here are the details: All precuts are up to 30% OFF! Plus orders over $50 will receive a … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Dinosaurs

Posted on November 26, 2018 by katyquilts

E2 has a birthday coming up soon. He is pretty much obsessed with dinosaurs. So I ordered a few fabrics and got to work. Isn’t this panel awesome? I also ordered a yard of this. And a yard of this. … Continue reading →

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Next Hand Quilting Project

Posted on November 25, 2018 by katyquilts

I’m ready to start thinking about my next hand quilting project. I purchased this top at an estate sale about five years ago. It had been basted with a very thick polyester batting. I brought it home and took it … Continue reading →

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Where does the time go?

Posted on November 24, 2018 by katyquilts

I will be hitting a bit of a milestone soon. It seems that I wrote my first blog post on November 27th, 2008. TEN YEARS AGO! Crazy. I did take off about a year and a half in there, but … Continue reading →

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A Few of my Favorite Things….

Posted on November 23, 2018 by katyquilts

The following photos all have one thing in common…. ….they all show lovely piles of fabrics perfectly cut with my Accuquilt die cutter. It is my favorite quilting tool, right up there with my long arm. I’d say it is … Continue reading →

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