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!

Another Little Quilt

Posted on October 25, 2018 by katyquilts

Daughter #2 is still here, so I’m sewing in little bits here and there. I did start working on this little top made by my friend, Zenia, from A Quilted Passion . I love this block! Again, she used just … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on October 24, 2018 by katyquilts

I finished the quilt for my friend, Zenia, and loaded another for her. Before that, I finished my Sajou top and got that quilted. Now I need to decide on binding fabric. These are my top choices right now. Have … Continue reading →

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A Little Quilting

Posted on October 23, 2018 by katyquilts

My friend Zenia from A Quilted Passion made this cute top that I’m quilting today. I’m using this panto from Urban Elementz . I don’t know that pattern for this top, but it looks like it could all be made … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Sajou

Posted on October 22, 2018 by katyquilts

The last clue for the little QAL hosted by Lori at Humble Quilts came out last Wednesday. We were to add triangles around the outside edge, like this. This is what it would have looked like. I wanted Abe to … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on October 21, 2018 by katyquilts

Someone on Instagram issued a 50 day hand quilting challenge. This was just the kick I needed to get back to it! I’ve also made a very tiny bit of progress on my hand appliqué project. Looks pretty bad in … Continue reading →

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No Sew Saturday

Posted on October 20, 2018 by katyquilts

Daughter #2 is in town for a visit, so I’ve not taken any time for sewing. I’ll get back into the sewing room soon enough. Have a great weekend!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Housewarming Quilt

Posted on October 19, 2018 by katyquilts

The housewarming quilt is done and gifted. Some quilts just come together so quickly and easily, and then there is this one. 🙄 I used my modern wave pattern boards to quilt this. Even that I struggled with. Nothing went … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on October 18, 2018 by katyquilts

I found this panel recently. It will go on the back of a quilt for Little L, who is fascinated with the planets. E2 decided he needed a tag for his back pack since E1 had one. I made a … Continue reading →

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Something New

Posted on October 17, 2018 by katyquilts

I’ve been wanting to make a quilt like this for ages. I even bought this die from Accuquilt to help me out! BTW, there is a GO! version of the die also. Since I’ve redone my family room in a … Continue reading →

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Military Mystery Clue #5

Posted on October 16, 2018 by katyquilts

Here are the pieces for Clue #5 for the Military Mystery hosted by Alycia at Alycia Quilts. I used this Accuquilt die to cut my 2 1/2 inch strips and then sub cut with my rotary cutter and ruler. This … Continue reading →

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