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 ~ Quick Baby Quilt

Posted on December 15, 2017 by katyquilts

And just like that, it’s done! I don’t often piece backings, but when I ran across these pieces in my stash, I knew it was meant to be! The above pictures were taken before washing. The rest are after washing. … Continue reading →

Posted in 52 Quilters, Baby Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

Baby Quilt Progress 

Posted on December 14, 2017 by katyquilts

This baby quilt pattern is so quick and easy and it will soon be done! It quilted up quick as a wink. I used this new pantograph to quilt it. Once I started, I decided I wasn’t in love with … Continue reading →

Posted in 52 Quilters, Baby Quilts, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

My Go To Baby Quilt Pattern/Tutorial

Posted on December 13, 2017 by katyquilts

It seems like every time I turn around, someone else I know is having a baby! I thought I would show you a quick way to make a baby quilt using just one charm pack and some background yardage. First, … Continue reading →

Posted in 52 Quilters, Baby Quilts, Tutorials, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

My Sewing Room

Posted on December 12, 2017 by katyquilts

Today I thought I would share with you some photos of my sewing room. When I first started sewing, I had a shelf in the linen closet for my stuff. When we moved, I got a shelf and a drawer … Continue reading →

Posted in 52 Quilters, Sewing Room Pics, Uncategorized | 28 Comments

52 Quilters ~ Intro

Posted on December 11, 2017 by katyquilts

Good Morning! This week it is my turn to take the reins of the 52 Quilters Blog, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. I will be cross posting both here and there this week. I’m starting off the week with a brief … Continue reading →

Posted in 52 Quilters, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Rabbit Trail….

Posted on December 9, 2017 by katyquilts

That’s what Pinterest can be for me!  And one trail leads to another, leads to another…… Anyway, I saw this doll quilt on Pinterest while drinking my morning coffee. Yeah, I have no idea why the pin describes an office … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Finishes, Vintage Fabrics | 14 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Broken Dishes

Posted on December 8, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished hand quilting this vintage Broken Dishes crib quilt top. This is the sixth top I have hand quilted this year. I love the way the back looks! I used a simple unbleached cotton muslin for the back. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 15 Comments

This and That Thursday

Posted on December 7, 2017 by katyquilts

I’ve been working hard on a commission quilt the last few days. I won’t be able to share any of that until after Christmas. But here are a few other things I’ve been working on as well. First, a new … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Quilting the Wild Child

Posted on December 6, 2017 by katyquilts

I asked Daughter #1 if this was too wild for a baby quilt. She said it’s admittedly bright, but okay. Good thing, I didn’t know what else I’d do with this. In my mind, I started thinking of it as … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Leader/Ender Update

Posted on December 5, 2017 by katyquilts

I’ve met my first December goal! I cut the pieces for these blocks out sometime last summer and have been using them as leader/ender blocks since. I finished the last of them last night. I ended up with 204 blocks. … Continue reading →

Posted in Leader/Ender, Uncategorized | 4 Comments