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!

Thank You

Posted on January 14, 2018 by katyquilts

Thank you to all for your thoughts, prayers, and sweet comments about my little buddy. I admit to spending way too much time watching this and vegging out on the couch this week. I did work on a mug rug … Continue reading →

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Pierre

Posted on January 13, 2018 by katyquilts

I said goodbye to my little buddy this week.  He was my constant companion in the sewing room. And every time I sat in my chair, he plopped himself next to me. He was with us for nearly 16 years. … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Daisies 

Posted on January 12, 2018 by katyquilts

This is my last finish for 2017. These vintage blocks were purchased at an estate sale a few years ago. I love finishing these old projects! The appliqué bits were all basted. I used black pearl cotton to appliqué these … Continue reading →

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QOV 2017

Posted on January 11, 2018 by katyquilts

I quilted quite a few tops this past year for my Stitching Sisters QOV Group. But I also pieced a few tops myself and quilted them up. Here are the QOVs I made last year. Have a great day!

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Work in Progress Wednesday 

Posted on January 10, 2018 by katyquilts

Not a great deal of progress in the sewing department. I helped out with mailings at church yesterday and have been trying to get some housecleaning done as well.  It took me forever too decide on a layout for these … Continue reading →

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2017 Baby Quilts

Posted on January 9, 2018 by katyquilts

I just love making baby quilts! It’s a great chance to try out ideas on a small scale. I also love a quick finish! Here are the baby quilts I completed this past year. Have a great day! Linking up … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Jeep Quilt 

Posted on January 8, 2018 by katyquilts

I disciplined myself to finish the granny square top and started playing with these tumblers. I’m not happy with the layout yet, so I’ll keep tweaking it. I had purchased several yards of this border print for the backing, but … Continue reading →

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This and That Saturday

Posted on January 6, 2018 by katyquilts

This has been catch up week. First on the agenda this week was putting away all the decorations. I’m amazed that this glass ornament has survived all these years! Since I haven’t been sewing much, I thought I’d share some … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Stairway to Heaven

Posted on January 5, 2018 by katyquilts

I finished this quilt, made from my dad’s shirts in time to give it to my mom for Christmas. I was a little surprised to realize most of his shirts were darker colors. Then my sister reminded that it was … Continue reading →

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Selfish Sewing

Posted on January 4, 2018 by katyquilts

Other than putting the granny square blocks up on the design wall, I haven’t been in the sewing room all week. I’ve been dealing with the aftermath of the holidays, cleaning and putting away decorations. We had guests for nearly … Continue reading →

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