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!

They’re here!

Posted on November 14, 2017 by katyquilts

Daughter #2 arrived very early Sunday morning after she and her BF drove straight through from Texas with the grand doggies. After a little craziness in the beginning, everyone is settling in just fine. Here is Winnie on the left … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Cake Mix Recipe

Posted on November 13, 2017 by katyquilts

Have you ever used one of these? You all know my love of layer cakes so when this came up as a Daily Deal at Missouri Star, I had to bite. This seemed like a perfect project for taking to … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Vintage Broken Dishes

Posted on November 12, 2017 by katyquilts

Good thing this quilt is small as the quilting has been slow going. Here is a look at the back.  This doesn’t technically have a deadline, but my hand stitching time is about to become severely limited.  Remember these two … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 5 Comments

The Christmas Feud

Posted on November 11, 2017 by katyquilts

Long time readers may remember this sorry quilt. If you want the back story, you can find it here.  It’s a sad looking quilt and hung in my bathroom every Christmas for many years. Last year, I gave it to Daughter … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Veteran’s Day 2017

Posted on November 11, 2017 by katyquilts

Today is Daughter #2’s first official Veteran’s Day. She finished six years of active duty with the USAF back in May. I couldn’t be more proud of her.  So very thankful for her service and sacrifice as well as that … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Kewpie Quilt

Posted on November 10, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished this little girl quilt up this week. I might just save this for a Valentine baby! I kept the quilting simple, just loops with a heart thrown in now and again. Here’s the back. This fabric is cute, … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Fresh Modern Quilts, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Kewpie Quilt

Posted on November 9, 2017 by katyquilts

The kewpie quilt is on the frame.  I decided to keep the quilting simple. I’m just freehanding loops and throwing a heart in every now and again. Hopefully I’ll get the binding on today. Have a great day!

Posted in Baby Quilts, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Project Prep

Posted on November 8, 2017 by katyquilts

My plan today is to get some serious sewing and project prep done.  That means I’ll be using my  Accuquilt Studio Cutter . Yesterday, I cut out everything I need for a lap quilt in about ten minutes using my … Continue reading →

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More Snowballs!

Posted on November 7, 2017 by katyquilts

I pieced the rest of my snowball blocks and put them up on the design wall. I thought  I could add a panel for interest and to make the top bigger. I love this panel sent to me by blog … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Snowball

Posted on November 6, 2017 by katyquilts

I bought this die a while back and I just love it! I used it to cut these out. I finally got around to sewing some blocks. The accuracy of piecing after cutting the  pieces with the die is amazing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Uncategorized | 2 Comments