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!

Mystery Quilts 4 Military ~ Clue #2

Posted on September 25, 2018 by katyquilts

Last week, Alycia posted Clue #2 for the Military Mystery here. Last night, I finally got caught up. As you know, I’m posting the dies I’m using to go along with Alycia’s clues. This clue called for cutting 3 inch … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Arrows

Posted on September 24, 2018 by katyquilts

Our pastor and his wife have grown their multicultural family through adoption. Such a beautiful thing! Their youngest son turned one year old on September 1st. Days later, they received a phone call informing them that his birth mother just … Continue reading →

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Quilt Expo 2

Posted on September 23, 2018 by katyquilts

Here are some more photos from the Quilt Expo. Info on the maker follows each quilt. Believe it or not, I have a few more photos to share. I’ll get to them later this week. Have a great day!

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Quilt Expo

Posted on September 22, 2018 by katyquilts

I went to a Quilt Expo yesterday. I thought I’d share some of my favorite quilts with you. I’m not a big fan of chimps, but this was beautifully done. I loved the background quilting I had E2 with me … Continue reading →

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Quilts of Valor – A Fifty State Salute

Posted on September 21, 2018 by katyquilts

I’m so excited! I finally received my copy of this book. It was produced by the Quilts of Valor Foundation. My friend, Susan, pieced the quilt which was chosen to represent Michigan and I got to quilt it! You can … Continue reading →

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TGIFF! ~ Good Will

Posted on September 20, 2018 by katyquilts

Today I get to host the Thank Goodness It’s Finished Friday Linky party! If you are here for the party, welcome! At the end of this post, please link up your recent finishes. Visit a few blogs and leave some … Continue reading →

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Time to Buckle Down!

Posted on September 20, 2018 by katyquilts

It feels lately like I’ve been maniacally flitting from one project to the next and finishing very little. I stitched up a few more of these. I finished Clue #1 for the Mystery Quilts 4 Military. I’ve futzed around with … Continue reading →

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BQF 2018 ~ Entry #2

Posted on September 19, 2018 by katyquilts

Today I’m sharing my second entry for the Blogger’s Quilt Festival hosted by Amy at Amy’s Creative Side. I made this quilt last spring for E3, my fifth grandson. All the fabrics in the top were hand dyed by me. … Continue reading →

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Blogger’s Quilt Festival Fall 2018

Posted on September 18, 2018 by katyquilts

Once again, Amy from Amy’s Creative Side is hosting the Blogger’s Quilt Festival. If you are here visiting from her page, welcome! I hope you will take a look around while you are here. Regular readers may remember this quilt … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Mystery Quilts for Military – Mosaic

Posted on September 17, 2018 by katyquilts

Alycia over at Alycia Quilts is again hosting a Mystery Quilt for Military Quilt Along. This one is called Mosaic. You can find the fabric requirements here. These are the fabrics I’m using. The directions for Clue #1 can be … Continue reading →

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