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!

Selfish Sewing

Posted on January 4, 2018 by katyquilts

Other than putting the granny square blocks up on the design wall, I haven’t been in the sewing room all week. I’ve been dealing with the aftermath of the holidays, cleaning and putting away decorations. We had guests for nearly … Continue reading →

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2017 Hand Quilted Quilts

Posted on January 3, 2018 by katyquilts

At the beginning of each year, I enjoy taking a look back at the quilts I have finished the year before. I’ve sorted them out into categories and will share these posts here and there during the month of January. … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 14 Comments

French General Granny Squares

Posted on January 2, 2018 by katyquilts

I had absolutely nothing on the design wall, so I pulled these blocks out. I found the perfect border fabric while shopping with Zenia last summer. I have the sashing strips cut and keeping everything together in this tote meant … Continue reading →

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UFO Parade 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018 by katyquilts

It has been two years since I last compiled a list of my UFOs. While this list is plenty long, I was surprised to find that it wasn’t much longer! Taking a look at these projects seemed a good way … Continue reading →

Posted in Goals, UFOs, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Vintage Daisies 

Posted on December 31, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished quilting this top one day last week and I’ve started work on the binding. When my great Aunt Celia passed away at the age of 99, I got some of her fabric stash. In it was this piece … Continue reading →

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December/January Goals

Posted on December 30, 2017 by katyquilts

Here’s a look back at my December goals. 1. I must start and finish a top secret project. I’ll be working on that today. Done! 2. Participate in the 52 Quilters project the week of December 11! Done! 3. Finish my … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ T-Shirt Quilt

Posted on December 29, 2017 by katyquilts

I mentioned before that I had a secret project I was working on. Now that this quilt has been gifted, I can share it with you. My pastor’s wife asked me to make this for our pastor. Our church uses … Continue reading →

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Leader/Enders

Posted on December 28, 2017 by katyquilts

Do you use the leader/ender system? It was popularized by Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville fame. You can click here to read her explanation of it. Anyway, since I finished the Puss in the Corner blocks I had been using as … Continue reading →

Posted in 52 Quilters, Civil War Repro Quilts, Leader/Ender, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Vintage Daisy Quilt

Posted on December 27, 2017 by katyquilts

Remember this? I think I’m finally ready to quilt it. I debated for a long time about adding borders, but in the end, I decided to leave it as is. I don’t think the fabric in the blocks was prewashed … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Tuesday ~ Wild Child

Posted on December 26, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished this quilt and wrote this post a few weeks ago and then forgot to publish it! So here it is! The weather has not cooperated for photos lately, but here is the finished Wild Child quilt. I really … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 12 Comments