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!

Scrappy 36 Patches

This box is chock full of 2 inch squares. I cut the solid squares early last spring in anticipation of making another quilt similar to this quilt. First block done. And then there were four! The first quilt I made … Continue reading

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More from South Dakota

The stop to see Dignity of Earth and Sky is a must if you are traveling on US 90 across the state. It is HUGE! We made the obligatory stop at Wall Drug. The water was good; the food not … Continue reading

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July Wrap-Up

Lots of travel with a bit of sewing summarizes this month! Still, I like what I got done. Two tops and a bunch of blocks. This was a “prepared earlier” project that I shared this month. I knew I’d need … Continue reading

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Boston Commons

Ta daaa! My little quilt top finished at about 22 inches square. It will eventually get a green binding. If you are wondering how I hung this in the RV, I used this elastic clothesline with integrated clips. I love … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday

Since I shared my finished I Spy top last week, I thought I’d share this finish from last year that inspired it. This quilt was pieced from 2 1/2” cut squares. The I spy was made from 3 1/2” finished … Continue reading

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Quilt Museum Part 3 ~ Toy Sewing Machines

I told you there was a lot to see! This post is all about the toys. 😊 This was such a neat display. The museum is housed in an old school building. As you open each locker, you see a … Continue reading

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Boston Commons Progress

It’s coming together! This was my inspiration quilt. So far, so good! Have a great day!

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Boston Commons

After the I Spy quilt, I was ready to work on something smaller. This bin holds vintage 2” cut squares. My plan is to make a small Boston Commons quilt, at least I think that’s what it’s called. Here is … Continue reading

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Slow Stitching Sunday

I have all the quilting on the outer edge of this quilt done! Time for binding. I made the binding back in AZ and had it ready to go. I attached it by machine before trimming. When I’m working with … Continue reading

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This and That

We borrowed my nephew’s truck while in Kansas. The pups prefer riding in Dora! This looks like a great place to explore! Winslow looks like she is laughing. 😂 I resemble this remark! One of the most comforting and profound … Continue reading

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