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!

Leader/Enders Progress

Posted on April 16, 2018 by katyquilts

First of all, I’m glad so many if you enjoyed the little pattern matching tutorial the other day. It isn’t something I’ve tried to do before, but I won’t be afraid to try it again in the future. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Leader/Ender, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on April 15, 2018 by katyquilts

I loaded this up and finished the quilting. I tried to add cactus needles in the quilting, even though they do not grow like this on real saguaro. I found the perfect print in my stash for the back. It … Continue reading →

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Tutorial ~ Matching Prints

Posted on April 14, 2018 by katyquilts

I finally got around to working on the crib skirt for Tiny E. I realized I needed to match the print to get the length I needed. My first run at it met with mixed results. But back to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Tutorials, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Swap Mini

Posted on April 13, 2018 by katyquilts

I finished my mini for the swap and sent it on it’s way! I hope the recipient loves it as much as I do. I kept the quilting simple with just straight lines through the geese. I do love the … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Finishes, Swaps | 19 Comments

Throwback Thursday ~ Shirting Quilts

Posted on April 12, 2018 by katyquilts

I’m still working on the cactus quilt. The top is together and I hope to start quilting it today. In the mean time, I thought I’d share some of the quilts I’ve made using shirts worn by my hubby, my … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Throwback Thursday, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Cactus Quilt Part 3

Posted on April 11, 2018 by katyquilts

I got up this morning thinking about how to create the setting sun for the cactus quilt. I decided to draft a rough paper foundation and then improv it. The next step was to add the semi circle. I pieced … Continue reading →

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Progress

Posted on April 10, 2018 by katyquilts

I’ve made a little progress on the cactus quilt. First I lowered one of the arms. Then I thought this cactus should bloom in the desert. But since this baby is a boy, I used a friendship star block instead … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

DWMonday ~ Cactus Quilt

Posted on April 9, 2018 by katyquilts

One of my goals this month is to make a baby quilt for grandson #5. Daughter #1 picked this fabric for the crib skirt. She has a cactus theme for the nursery. I need to get going on that project, … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Design Wall Monday, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Swap Mini

Posted on April 8, 2018 by katyquilts

I set aside my vintage churn dash for a bit. I decided to hand quilt my mini for the swap. I’d like to get this in the mail this week. It will be hard to let go of! Happy Sunday!

Posted in Civil War Repro Quilts, Doll Quilts, Hand quilting, Swaps | 3 Comments

Another Use for my Accuquilt Cutter!

Posted on April 7, 2018 by katyquilts

My sweet grandsons are here for the weekend. They love to be in the sewing room! So I decided to cut some felt shapes that they could play with on my design . I cut several layers of felt at … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Crafty Things, Uncategorized | 9 Comments