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!

The Best Laid Plans….

Posted on October 26, 2017 by katyquilts

Well, I finally have this little top together. And I even have the backing fabric ready. But it is on hold now because I loaded this up and started quilting it first. And before I got very far at all, … Continue reading →

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If you give a mouse a cookie….

Posted on October 25, 2017 by katyquilts

….he’s going to want a glass of milk….. That’s how the children’s book goes. The moral is that one thing leads to another. That’s exactly how this project got started! After I basted a small quilt on the longarm, I … Continue reading →

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Machine Quilting

Posted on October 24, 2017 by katyquilts

I recently had this quilt top dropped off to me for quilting. It was purchased at an Amish quilt auction. The person that dropped it off was not the owner. So I’m waiting to hear back on what she wants … Continue reading →

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Quilting a Baby Quilt

Posted on October 23, 2017 by katyquilts

My friend, Donna, pieced this top for a baby shower gift and asked me to quilt it for her. Isn’t it cute? This pantograph is from Urban Elementz and it is called Windblown. I love this horseshoe print! Here is a look … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on October 22, 2017 by katyquilts

I am home! It is hard to believe that just a year ago I was finishing last minute packing to head to Arizona for the winter. Visiting this time truly felt like going home! We spent most of our time … Continue reading →

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AZ State Fair

Posted on October 21, 2017 by katyquilts

We are traveling home today after a wonderful time in AZ with our son and his family. Last weekend we went to the Arizona State Fair and I took photos of some of the quilts. Enjoy! I couldn’t believe this … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ HSTs Quilt

Posted on October 20, 2017 by katyquilts

I cut the pieces for this quilt before I had my  Accuquilt die cutter, I think it was back in 2012. I cut them at the same time that I cut out Daughter #1’s wedding quilt. The top was pieced … Continue reading →

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Finish on Thursday!

Posted on October 19, 2017 by katyquilts

Today I’m sharing my latest baby quilt finish. I’m really pleased with this one! You can find my block tutorial for this here.  And here is some oversharing of the quilting, just because I love it! The backing is an old … Continue reading →

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QOV #4

Posted on October 18, 2017 by katyquilts

Here is the last of the QOVs I quilted this month. The top was made by Val from our Stitching Sisters group. The background fabric is a beautiful mottled gray fabric. Here is a look at the back. This is … Continue reading →

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Treasure

Posted on October 17, 2017 by katyquilts

On my last trip home to see my mom, I brought home this cabinet. It belonged to my dad and he used it in his garage/workshop to store little bits of hardware that he might need some day. I have … Continue reading →

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