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 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

Hope of all Hopes

Posted on December 25, 2017 by katyquilts

 Hope of all hopes, dream of our dreams,     a child is born, sweet-breathed; a son is given to us: a living gift. And even now, with tiny features and dewy hair, He is great.     The power of leadership, and the weight of authority, will … Continue reading →

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Family 

Posted on December 23, 2017 by katyquilts

We’ve had such a good time with family and I hate to see them head home! Daughter #2 left yesterday and #1 Son and his two boys leave tomorrow. We made the most of our time though and made some … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Christmas Hexies

Posted on December 22, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished the Christmas quilt for Daughter #1 a while back, but decided to wait to share it until closer to Christmas. The big pieces made for a pretty quick finish. I’m glad as I wanted her to use it … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Pantographs | 10 Comments

Progress

Posted on December 21, 2017 by katyquilts

Thank you for all of your kind comments yesterday. I think making quilts like this help one process. I know it is silly, but cutting his shirts up was the hardest part. It was like admitting to myself that he … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Memory Quilt

Posted on December 20, 2017 by katyquilts

It’s been nearly six months since I lost my dad. I brought home a bag of about 30 of his shirts after the funeral. I’ve looked at the bag a few times, but haven’t been able to open it until … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Design Wall Monday, Uncategorized | 17 Comments

Washing an Old Quilt 

Posted on December 19, 2017 by katyquilts

I shared this finish with you last week and mentioned that I washed it when I was finished. I wanted to show you how I washed this . First, I decided to wash this as it was dirty and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Tutorials, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 9 Comments

New GO! Die Set

Posted on December 18, 2017 by katyquilts

I picked up this set recently on sale at Accuquilt . I have the studio cutter, but I can use these dies with an adaptor. This has dies that are not available in the studio version. I thought I’d show … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on December 17, 2017 by katyquilts

My kids are home. My son flew in from Arizona with his two boys this week. Daughter #2 arrived last night from Texas. Daughter #3 and her hubby arrived in town from the west side of the state last night. … Continue reading →

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A Pinterest Project

Posted on December 16, 2017 by katyquilts

I recently found a small quilt on Pinterest and recreated it using some of my vintage fabric scraps. You can see that post here. It was so fun, I decided to do another! This was the inspiration picture I found. … Continue reading →

Posted in 52 Quilters, Doll Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 13 Comments