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!

WIP Wednesday ~ T-shirt Quilt

Posted on April 4, 2018 by katyquilts

I’m working on a t-shirt quilt for my great nephew. He’s been active in sports since he was tiny so his mom had a huge bag of shirts she wanted to include. First I rough cut the shirts apart, then … Continue reading →

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Something New

Posted on April 3, 2018 by katyquilts

Lori at Humble Quilts hosts a doll quilt swap once a year. It’s always fun to take part. Confession time: that little pyramid quilt that I shared here was supposed to be my swap quilt. But the thing with a … Continue reading →

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March/April Goals

Posted on April 2, 2018 by katyquilts

Let’s see how I did with my March goals. 1. Finish my Scrappy Trips quilt. Done! 2. I want to get back to this quilt. I didn’t finish, but I made significant progress. 3. The diamond quilt. Done! 4. Quilt … Continue reading →

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He is Risen!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by katyquilts

The above photos are detail shots of this quilt, made by hubby’s grandmother, Mary Magdalena Swartzendruber. Happy Easter!

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QOV #12

Posted on March 31, 2018 by katyquilts

I just quilted this top made by one of the members of my Stitching Sisters group. I chose a panto that would look like wind around the eagle. Here is the back. This is the panto I used. It is … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday – Pyramids

Posted on March 30, 2018 by katyquilts

I managed to finish this little quilt! I quilted it with the walking foot on my Juki. I’m underwhelmed with my quilting job, but it’s done. The first three of the following photos she the quilt before washing. I love … Continue reading →

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It is Finished

Posted on March 30, 2018 by katyquilts
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Carolina Blues

Posted on March 29, 2018 by katyquilts

One of my goals for each month this year, is to make something that I’ve pinned on Pinterest. I was inspired to break open this layer cake by the little quilt on this blog post by Marianne Edwards. Marianne does … Continue reading →

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Craft Night

Posted on March 28, 2018 by katyquilts

Monday night was our second craft night with the gals from church. It was so much fun! We finished our string art and added lettering. Here’s mine. I love my big sewing room. It was awesome to see it filled … Continue reading →

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QOV #11

Posted on March 27, 2018 by katyquilts

This top was pieced by Val. I just love it. I actually made a quilt in this pattern for daughter #1 a few years ago. You can see it here. I like Val’s version with the bigger triangles. This is … Continue reading →

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