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!

Work on Seven Sisters Begins

Posted on August 16, 2018 by katyquilts

I have decided that this Seven Sisters Top will be my next hand quilting project. You can probably tell that this top has some issues. Those borders are very friendly. See how much they wave? And those “corners!” I decided … Continue reading →

Posted in Vintage Quilts | 14 Comments

One QOV Top Done and Another on the Wall

Posted on August 15, 2018 by katyquilts

I finished this QOV top yesterday and got it loaded on the long arm. I had four blocks leftover. I decided to see if I could use them with one of the panels I have. I sometimes struggle with panels … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilt of Valor | 4 Comments

New Vintage Tops!

Posted on August 14, 2018 by katyquilts

Recently, someone on Instagram posted a couple vintage tops she had found while at an antique shop. She didn’t want them for herself even though they were a great deal. I commented that I wished I lived closer. Then she … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics, Vintage Quilts | 13 Comments

UFO Progress

Posted on August 13, 2018 by katyquilts

Remember this UFO? I finally got back to work on it. I cut out pieces for more blocks using my Accuquilt die cutter. Now I am up to 48 blocks. They finish at 5 inches. I don’t really know yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Progress!

Posted on August 12, 2018 by katyquilts

I’m finally using my rotary cutter a little bit. I’m making a few of these blocks every day. I also started quilting a larger top on the long arm for my friend, Zenia, from A Quilted Passion . I’m trying … Continue reading →

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Canadian Smocking

Posted on August 11, 2018 by katyquilts

Since I picked up this pillow at the thrift shop, I’ve done a bit of research. I purchased a pattern on Etsy to make one like this. I found that this type of smocking is called Canadian smocking. I found … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafty Things, Finishes, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ the Cowboy Quilt

Posted on August 10, 2018 by katyquilts

My first quilt quilted on the long arm since my surgery. Not gonna lie, loading it wasn’t the easiest. But I got it done. I really loved this cowboy print, and the fact that I had so many bits in … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Free Motion Quilting, HQ Forte, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

TBThursday ~ Vintage Doll Quilts

Posted on August 9, 2018 by katyquilts

Today I thought I would share a few vintage doll quilts that I have. I didn’t make any of these. This first one used to live at my sweet MILs house. At one time or another, one of my kids … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Throwback Thursday, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 6 Comments

A Little, Wonky Finish

Posted on August 8, 2018 by katyquilts

While sorting stuff in the sewing room, I found the pattern I used for the flag in this little quilt . I gave that one away so I decided to make another. I even found enough HST blocks laying around … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

This and That Tuesday

Posted on August 7, 2018 by katyquilts

Alycia is collecting blocks for Quilts of Valor in honor of a friend who recently passed away. I put a couple together to send. You can find details here if you would like to make some too. I listened to … Continue reading →

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