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!

Den Haan and Wagenmakers Part Two

Posted on May 8, 2018 by katyquilts

Sunday I drove over to the western part of the state to visit Daughter#3 and SIL for the day. It was such a great day! We went out to lunch and did a little shopping. They gave me some wonderful … Continue reading →

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Tip for Keeping Strip Sets Straight

Posted on May 7, 2018 by katyquilts

I’ve started working on the wedding quilt for my niece. She wanted something classic and yellow. So I’m doing some strip piecing. I used my Accuquilt Studio Cutter to cut a whole bunch of 2 1/2 inch strips. Have you … Continue reading →

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Disappointment

Posted on May 5, 2018 by katyquilts

Notice anything missing here? Yeah, Friday should be sitting there instead of in this box. Due to a shipping snafu, the track supports didn’t arrive with my machine on April 20th. They were delivered this past Wednesday, but when I … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Churn Dash

Posted on May 4, 2018 by katyquilts

It’s done! Remember the sad quilt that hubby bought me for my birthday? I took it apart and it has been requilted and bound. Here are a couple before shots to refresh your memory. And here are a few when … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 19 Comments

Den Haan and Wagenmakers

Posted on May 3, 2018 by katyquilts

Daughter #3 and SIL went to Amsterdam to celebrate their anniversary. Guess where they went? Den Haan and Wagenmakers Quilt shop! I went there when we visited Amsterdam 19 years ago. Here are some photos they took. They went to … Continue reading →

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QOV # 16 and 17

Posted on May 2, 2018 by katyquilts

Here is QOV #17 made by Kathy D. It was the last quilt for Harry and me. He went to his new home on Sunday. I love this top. It looks like denim! Here is the back. This is the … Continue reading →

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QOV #15

Posted on May 1, 2018 by katyquilts

This top was put together by Cheryl. Members of our Stitching Sisters group made the blocks and brought them to our meeting on National QOV Sew Day. This is the pantograph that I used to quilt it. Have a great … Continue reading →

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April/May Goals

Posted on April 30, 2018 by katyquilts

Here is a look back at the goals I set for myself for April: 1. I’d like to finish my vintage churn dash quilt. Done! I will share this soon. 2. Quilt any QOVs that come in. Done! 3. Finish … Continue reading →

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New Old Project

Posted on April 29, 2018 by katyquilts

A few years ago, a very sweet blog reader, Jan, sent this vintage piece to me. She had picked it up at a garage sale. I absolutely love this! I must admit, this piece confuses me a bit. It is … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ 30s Baby Quilt

Posted on April 27, 2018 by katyquilts

This was a fun, quick little finish. Just what I needed with all the DIY going on this month. And I felt quite virtuous using up these orphan blocks! I’ve had this vintage fabric in my stash for years and … Continue reading →

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