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!

This and That Sunday

Posted on September 16, 2018 by katyquilts

A quilting friend needed purple scraps. I found some for her, put them in a baggie and now I can’t find the baggie. Ugh. We painted rocks at our last church craft night. The ones the other gals did were … Continue reading →

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Happy National Jelly Roll Day!

Posted on September 15, 2018 by katyquilts

Did you know this was even a thing? Moda was the inventor of jelly rolls, a a lovely roll of 40-42 2 1/2 inch wide strips, one from each print of a collection. Other fabric companies jumped on board , … Continue reading →

Posted in Affiliates, Jelly Rolls, Precuts, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ 36 Patch

Posted on September 14, 2018 by katyquilts

Today I’m sharing my finished 36 Patch quilt with you! It has 72 blocks that finish at 9 inches each. The small squares each finish at 1 1/2 inches. The quilting was all done freehand on my long arm, Friday. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Fresh Modern Quilts, UFOs, Uncategorized | 17 Comments

Quilting Decisions

Posted on September 13, 2018 by katyquilts

I got my Good Will top loaded. I know, there are so many other projects I should be working on. Anyway, I’m currently trying to decide how to quilt this. These are the options I’m looking at. This next one … Continue reading →

Posted in Affiliates, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

Another Fun Find

Posted on September 12, 2018 by katyquilts

Hello everyone! I’ve spent the last several days visiting family and just got home last night. So, while it looks like I’ve been busy in the sewing room, those recent posts were scheduled ahead. I am very excited to share … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics, Vintage Quilts | 15 Comments

36 Patch UFO

Posted on September 11, 2018 by katyquilts

I know it seems like I’m flirting from one project to another lately! But I pulled this out to finish it for a friend. Of course, I decided only two days before it had to be done. But that’s how … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Minimalist Quilt

Posted on September 10, 2018 by katyquilts

The fabrics for Daughter #3’s quilt came. These are Moda Cross Weaves. They are just beautiful. Even the trimmings are pretty! But they do fray. Daughter #3 is a bit of a minimalist. Is that an oxymoron? 😄 She chose … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Seven Sisters

Posted on September 9, 2018 by katyquilts

Progress has been slow, but there is progress so that’s a good thing. I think I’ve completed 8 fans now. Mr. Wonderful made dinner for me the other night. It was the best chicken pot pie I’ve ever had! I’m … Continue reading →

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A Different Kind of Finish

Posted on September 8, 2018 by katyquilts

As you know, I’ve been working on my card catalog project this week. Just to remind you, here is a before photo. After a lot of sanding, painting, and such, here is the finished project. I purchased the hair pin … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Ebay Doll Quilt

Posted on September 7, 2018 by katyquilts

I was perusing Pinterest yesterday morning and came across this quilt. When I clicked through the link it brought me to this auction page. It appears this sweet quilt just sold. I loved it and decided right then to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 12 Comments