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!

Finish It Up Friday ~ Big Sky Baby Quilt

Posted on July 6, 2018 by katyquilts

Daughter #1 gave me this charm pack. I loved it as soon as I saw it! I think you may remember that this whole top was pieced in increments of 20 minutes of less, mostly less. You can get so … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Appliqué!

Posted on July 5, 2018 by katyquilts

I visited Daughter #3 last week. On the way home, I stopped at several antique malls. In the last one, I found this beauty needing rescue for a mere $35. She isn’t perfect. She came with some yellow stains. Something … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 15 Comments

Independence Day 2018

Posted on July 4, 2018 by katyquilts

We are One Nation Under God.

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Burp Cloths Part 2

Posted on July 3, 2018 by katyquilts

I’m not good at responding to comments lately, I’ll blame it on my bum wrist. The burp cloths have flannel on one or both sides. Hope this helps!

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Burp Cloths

Posted on July 3, 2018 by katyquilts

Our fifth grandson is due this week! I’m ever so excited to meet Tiny E. Daughter #1 asked me to make some burp cloths for him. These are so easy. You can probably find a free pattern online. I can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafty Things, Tutorials, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

June/July Goals

Posted on July 2, 2018 by katyquilts

It’s that time again! My June goals were: 1. Quilt any QOVs that come in. Done! I quilted 6 this month. Here is one. 2. Make a quilt for Little L who will be turning three the end of this … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Goals, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

A Tiny Finish and a New Toy

Posted on July 1, 2018 by katyquilts

I cut these tiny tumblers out ages ago. I pieced them together a few months ago and I finally got around to finishing this! The tumblers finish at 1 1/2 inches high. So this little quilt is about 6 by … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Finishes, Sewing Machines, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

QOV #23

Posted on June 30, 2018 by katyquilts

Here is the last of the Quilts of Valor for a while. This top was also pieced by Nadine. I think this may be a Missouri Star pattern, but I’m not certain. I kept the quilting simple so as not … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage 9 Patch Quilt

Posted on June 29, 2018 by katyquilts

I’ve finished hand quilting my little quilt made from vintage blocks! It’s hard to see the texture on the front, but it really shows on this vintage feedback I used for the back. I used a bit of vintage fabric … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics, Vintage Quilts | 8 Comments

QOV #22

Posted on June 28, 2018 by katyquilts

This beautiful QOV was pieced by Cheryl. I love how the one star has a red center! Here is a look at the back. And this is the pantograph I used. It is available from Urban Elementz . Have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 5 Comments