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!

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Hand Quilting Tools

Posted on August 26, 2018 by katyquilts

Progress is being made on hand quilting this lovely Seven Sisters Top. Once again, I’m using my fan stencil from Fun with Barb. I also decided to try out a new hand quilting thread. For the most part, I like … Continue reading →

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Something New ~ Fat Quarter Shop

Posted on August 25, 2018 by katyquilts

As my regulars readers know, I am an affiliate for Accuquilt and Urban Elementz . What this means is that if you click on a link from my blog to either of these two places and then purchase something, I … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ QOV

Posted on August 24, 2018 by katyquilts

One of my goals for this month was to finish this Quilt of Valor. And it’s all done except for the label. Still working on those machine bindings! I used a panto from Urban Elementz called Malachite. The standard Malachite … Continue reading →

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Another Tiny Doll Bed

Posted on August 23, 2018 by katyquilts

I started this little rope bed not long after the first tiny bed I made. But I wanted to add a headboard and couldn’t figure out how. I finally decided to add the spool legs, make a mattress, and call … Continue reading →

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China

Posted on August 22, 2018 by katyquilts

I need to find and prep more ties before I go any farther on that project. In the mean time, I pulled these out. You may remember when Mr. Wonderful brought these fabrics back from China for me. They are … Continue reading →

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Playing

Posted on August 21, 2018 by katyquilts

I spent most of yesterday preparing for my church craft group that meets at my house. But I did find a little bit of time to play. I think I need to prepare and cut more leaf shapes! Have a … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Back to the Ties

Posted on August 20, 2018 by katyquilts

Remember the tie challenge for my local guild? I got this far and stopped. I haven’t been able to motivate myself to work on it. It’s okay. Just okay. I’d like it better with about 400 blocks, but that’s not … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching ~ Seven Sisters

Posted on August 19, 2018 by katyquilts

I put the borders back on this top and basted it on m long arm. This is the batting I’m using. I picked this hoop with stand up at an estate sale a couple months ago. I thought the stand … Continue reading →

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Pinterest Mini

Posted on August 18, 2018 by katyquilts

I pinned this little doll quilt on Pinterest ages ago. Last night I took some time to make one similar out of my vintage stash. I don’t know how big the original is, I cut my quarter square triangles to … Continue reading →

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A Very Quick Finish!

Posted on August 17, 2018 by katyquilts

I purchased this baby quilt top at a yard sale this summer. Since I’m always needing baby quilts, I decided to get it finished up. I love the 30s prints. Like my new gloves? These anti vibration gloves were recommended … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 15 Comments