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 ~ I Spy

My top is done! This ended up 61 by 75 inches. The weather was not cooperative when I wanted to take photos. It is windy in Kansas! I think this one may end up as a Christmas gift for a … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday

Here is a look back at a quilt with some of my favorite machine quilting work. I enjoy being on the road, but I do miss my long arm. 😊 Blogger’s Quilt Festival ~ Little Sister Quilt Posted on October 23, 2015 by katyquilts … Continue reading

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I Spy Progress

I’m really enjoying this! My blocks are done. They are very quick to make. And it’s starting to take shape. I don’t like that I have the same fabrics so close, but I’m not ripping anything. It was bound to … Continue reading

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I Spy

Slowly making progress on this. There are plenty of repeated fabrics, but I don’t mind. Here are some new blocks to go with. Can you see where I’m headed here? Have a great day!

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Something New!

I’ve had these pieces leftover from I Spy quilts for a long time. I decided to bring them with me this summer. While the mister was helping his sister with some things, I had some time to sew. Here is … Continue reading

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Finding Laura in De Smet, SD

I read the Little House books for the first time way back in second grade. I’ve read them countless times since then. So visiting De Smet was a bucket list item for me. I was not disappointed! This is the … Continue reading

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South Dakota!

I had never been to SD before this trip. There is so much to see! We got stopped by construction and Gracie decided to help Mister Wonderful. She’s a great traveler. We stopped to see the corn palace. Found some … Continue reading

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Not Finished Friday

Sewing time has been hard to find, but I got a day and set up at the dinette. I finished all 42 blocks! And I tried to lay them out on my bed. It was too windy outside. Sorry for … Continue reading

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Throwback

This quilt is a perfect one to make if you have the AccuQuilt GO! 16” Qube! You can make this with Shape numbers 2 and 8. It will finish at 56 by 60 inches. Have a great day! Finish It … Continue reading

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Quilt Museum Part 2

Here are more photos from the museum in Hamilton. Have a great day!

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