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!

Summit Stitches QAL

The next step for the QAL is out! I was thrilled to find I could use my 4” Qube to cut the necessary pieces. These are the dies I used. I cut all pieces from the scrap bins. Ta daaa! … Continue reading

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Saw Mill

I’ve decided to call this Saw Mill. The block starts with these large 8 1/2” HST blocks. Next, I placed them on my 2” strip die. Notice they are all oriented the same way. I used my AccuQuilt Studio die, … Continue reading

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This and That

Our sweet girl got spayed this week. Doesn’t she look pitiful? Poor baby. We went to dinner at a restaurant with this huge shark tank! It was so cool! Another puzzle, another missing piece. Ugh. It was still a fun … Continue reading

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October Wrap-Up

I managed a few finished this month. I think this first one is my favorite. Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Funky Weave

And it is done! It finished at 60” by 60.” Everything came from stash. This will be a donation quilt. I love these fabrics! Have a great day!

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Throwback Thursday

Here is a look back at a quilt I finished ten years ago! Sure doesn’t seem that long. Enjoy! Finish It Up Friday – Downton Abbey Posted on October 16, 2015 by katyquilts It feels like this quilt was in process forever! In fact, … Continue reading

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I have an idea!

Scary, I know. 🤣 I figured out a plan for these fat quarters plus this background fabric. Before cutting, I did replace the white one and the bottom FQ. I’m starting out using Shape 3 from my 16” AccuQuilt Qube. … Continue reading

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What to do?

I feel like I’m in a bit of a quilting slump. I can’t decide what to work on next. I have these lovely fabrics. And these. And this bundle I won from Andover last spring. Of course, I have UFOs … Continue reading

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Funky Weave

My top is finished and I’m getting ready to quilt it. This is my backing. All loaded up! Now I need to decide how to quilt it. Have a great day!

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Leader/Ender Quilt

My leader/ender blocks are done! And I’ve gone through and straightened up all my leftover 2” squares. Looks like I have enough for a couple more quilts. Now I need to figure out my next leader/ender project. It might involve … Continue reading

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