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!

Quilt Museum Part 1

Posted on July 15, 2025 by katyquilts

Mister Wonderful and I visited the Quilt Museum in Hamilton, Missouri when we went to Missouri Star. It was wonderful! I took a lot of photos, so I’ll share in several posts. Look at these feed sacks with the labels … Continue reading →

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JRC

Posted on July 14, 2025 by katyquilts

I’ve managed to make a few blocks. They are very easy and stitch up quickly. I’m not sure how I will set them yet. But I have time to figure that out. 30 blocks to go. Have a great day!

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EAA

Posted on July 13, 2025 by katyquilts

EAA stands for the Experimental Aircraft Association. Each year, they host a huge fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. And every single year, growing up, that was our family vacation. I always wanted to be a wing walker. While visiting my sister … Continue reading →

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Riding

Posted on July 12, 2025 by katyquilts

Mister and I were able to take a lovely bike ride with my brother in Northern Wisconsin. My brother now has my dad’s bike. I sat on it, but didn’t ride it. It is huge so I was a bit … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Tree Skirt

Posted on July 11, 2025 by katyquilts

After quilting and trimming this came the scary part, cutting the opening. Then I made miles of bias binding and attached it all by machine. My workmanship here is not good. Hopefully no one but the dogs will have their … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on July 10, 2025 by katyquilts

I still love this quilt! I hope you enjoy looking back at this one. Katy Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Stars Posted on May 15, 2020 by katyquilts This came together so quickly! It was the perfect setting for my swap stars. I … Continue reading →

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Tree Skirt

Posted on July 9, 2025 by katyquilts

I messed up the order when sewing these wedges, but I decided to leave it. The center hole was going to be too big though. That had to be fixed. I made a freezer paper template to make the circle, … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on July 8, 2025 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful surprised me with a side trip on our journey! Yes! Missouri Star Quilt Company wasn’t even on my radar for this trip, but he remembered! It’s such a fun place to look around. Are you wondering what I … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July

Posted on July 7, 2025 by katyquilts

I actually made this project a few months back and saved it to post when we were on the road. So, no, we aren’t back in AZ yet! I picked up these Christmas fabrics at Goodwill. I had gotten rid … Continue reading →

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Primitive Gatherings

Posted on July 6, 2025 by katyquilts

While we were in Wisconsin, we made a stop at Primitive Gatherings Quilt Shop! I’ve long admired Lisa Bonjean’s fabrics so it was a treat. The store is huge. Thus is the retreat center next door. Beautiful quilts were everywhere! … Continue reading →

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