Author Archives: katyquilts

About katyquilts

I am a wife, mom of four amazing kids, and a librarian. I have been making traditional quilts for ages but have ventured into art qulting in the last several years. I also love to knit socks and mittens and dye my own fabric. I am thankful to God my Father and Creator for the gift of creativity!

I Spy

Posted on June 3, 2019

I finally started working on the I Spy quilt for E1. All the cutting is done thanks to this die from Accuquilt and my trusty die cutter. I’ve got three big quilts with deadlines this month so I need to … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on June 2, 2019

Why is it that it took six months for me to finally finish hand quilting that last quilt, and yet as soon as it was done, I had to start something else? Diane from O’Quilts gifted this patchwork piece to … Continue reading →

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May/June Goals

Posted on June 1, 2019

Here is a list of goals that I set for myself for May: 1. Quilt 5 Quilts of Valor. Done! 2. Make 10 string diamond blocks. Done! 3. Finish the red and white quilt that I’ve been hand quilting. Done! … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Claret Stars

Posted on May 31, 2019

Done! I have no idea when this vintage top was pieced, but I suspect it was somewhere around the turn of the last century. It took me six months to hand quilt. It is done and washed. I used Quilter’s … Continue reading →

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May String Update

Posted on May 30, 2019

I’ve completed another ten string diamonds for the String Along! I included labels from my dad’s shirts in some of the blocks. That little jeep scrap I’ve had for ages. I came across it when I was looking for something … Continue reading →

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QOV #22

Posted on May 29, 2019

This lovely top was created by Nadine from our Stitching Sisters group. I used a panto called Knit 1 Purl 1 from Urban Elementz . It’s whimsical and fun! Have a great day! This post contains affiliate links.

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Playing with the Quick Curve Ruler

Posted on May 28, 2019

I’ve had this ruler for at least five years. I finally decided it was time to play with it a bit. Here are my cut pieces. Cutting was easy. Sewing the curves takes a little practice. Yikes! They look better … Continue reading →

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