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!

QOV #30 Done!

Posted on November 4, 2018 by katyquilts

I finally finished quilting this! I love this top sewn by Pat from my Stitching Sisters group. I used this panto from Urban Elementz . As you can see, I ordered this in a custom size. For an extra $2, … Continue reading →

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Military Mystery ~ Mosaic Clue #6

Posted on November 3, 2018 by katyquilts

I’ve fallen behind on this mystery! Last month was even busier than I expected. Alycia posted Clue #6 here. We are to make blocks like this: These are the dies I used from Accuquilt : The final layout for this … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Mini 9 Patch

Posted on November 2, 2018 by katyquilts

It’s been a busy week and I’ve had little time to sew. While casting about the sewing room yesterday, I spied these little vintage 9 patches on my design wall. I needed a quick finish, no matter how small, so … Continue reading →

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QOV #30 Started

Posted on November 1, 2018 by katyquilts

I wanted to get this done yesterday, but I only got started. This is the panto I’m using. This panto comes as a standard 10 inch width, but I special ordered it in a 16 inch wide width. I really … Continue reading →

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Getting Back to the Sewing Room

Posted on October 31, 2018 by katyquilts

Daughter #2 left early yesterday morning. It’s always hard to see the kids leave after a visit. Now it’s time for me to get caught up on things. I have the first QOV of the month loaded and I hope … Continue reading →

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October/November Goals

Posted on October 30, 2018 by katyquilts

It isn’t quite the end of the month, but since I don’t foresee any more finishes, I might as well look back at the goals I set for myself for October. 1. Quilt QOVs. Not done yet. But they will … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ I Spy

Posted on October 29, 2018 by katyquilts

I finally decided on a quilt for Little L for Christmas. It will be an I Spy quilt. I’ve collected these squares of novelty fabrics to use. I found the pattern I wanted to use in this book. Here it … Continue reading →

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Happy Sunday!

Posted on October 28, 2018 by katyquilts

Spending time with family. Have a great day!

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Much Ado About Nothing

Posted on October 27, 2018 by katyquilts

I’ve talked a bit before about “nothing” fabrics. I love them and I’m always on the lookout for them. This binding fabric that I used on my Abe and Friends quilt that I shared yesterday was made from a nothing … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Abe and Friends

Posted on October 26, 2018 by katyquilts

Lori from Humble Quilts posted the last clue in the Sajou Quilt Along last week and today is the big link up! Click that colored link to visit her blog and see all the quilts made by those that participated. … Continue reading →

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