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!

WIP Wednesday ~ Vintage Broken Dishes

Posted on October 4, 2017 by katyquilts

Remember this vintage top? I was missing that one border and it needed it.  So I asked on IG if anyone had something that might work. A Good Samaritan answered my call all the way from Australia! She sent me … Continue reading →

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Quilt of Valor

Posted on October 3, 2017 by katyquilts

I have the first of four QOVs quilted. This was made by one of the members of the Stitching Sisters QOV group. Here is a look at the back. This is the pantograph that I used. Have a great day!

Posted in Finishes, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

DWMonday ~ Home Again

Posted on October 2, 2017 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful and I spent most of the last week visiting Sweet MIL in Missouri. It was a lovely visit, but as always, too short. When I got home this weekend, I did get caught up on the Palmeteer Point … Continue reading →

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Sunday

Posted on October 1, 2017 by katyquilts

I took a few photos in my sweet MILs garden. It was so beautiful! “Notice how the lilies grow. They don’t wear themselves out with work, and they don’t spin cloth. But I say to you that even Solomon in … Continue reading →

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More Black and White

Posted on September 30, 2017 by katyquilts

Have a great day!

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Finally Friday ~ Log Cabin Quilt!

Posted on September 29, 2017 by katyquilts

I think it was over a year ago that I cut out the pieces for this quilt! I used this die from Accuquilt. Honestly, I would never make log cabin blocks any other way. This die can also be used for … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Finishes, Uncategorized | 15 Comments

September/October Goals

Posted on September 28, 2017 by katyquilts

Here is a look at the goals I set for myself in September: 1. I’d like to get my batik rectangles top done and quilted. Done! 2. Quilt any QOVs that come in. 3. Quilt my red log cabin quilt. … Continue reading →

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Answers to a Few Questions

Posted on September 27, 2017 by katyquilts

I had a few questions about my post yesterday. Since I’m not home, I thought it would be easiest to address them here. First, that beautiful backing fabric is a vintage sheet! Sorry, but I’m pretty certain it is no … Continue reading →

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Machine Bindng

Posted on September 26, 2017 by katyquilts

Mr. Wonderful are on our way to see his mom today! Before I left, I was able to finish this quilt. For time’s sake, I did all the binding by machine. I started by stitching thebibding to the back of … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on September 25, 2017 by katyquilts

Remember this? I finished this top back in Arizona. I’m finally getting around to finishing it! I thought I would add borders, but I found a great backing fabric that wouldn’t work if this were any bigger.  So I loaded … Continue reading →

Posted in Pantographs, Uncategorized | 2 Comments