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!

Finish It Up Friday ~ Improv Stripes QAL

Posted on August 4, 2017 by katyquilts

Sometimes a quick project is just what you need. The Improv Stripes QAL hosted by Debbie at A Quilter’s Table fit the bill for me this week.  I always get questions when I show a quilt that I have quilted in what … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilts, Finishes, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 17 Comments

Shenandoah Stars Progress

Posted on August 3, 2017 by katyquilts

I finally have this on the frame. This is another top where I had intended to add borders. But I’ve decided to donate it to a place that really doesn’t need anything bigger than twin size. I haven’t used this … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Improv Stripes QAL

Posted on August 2, 2017 by katyquilts

Debbie from A Quilter’s Table is hosting a QAL on her blog and Instagram this week. It is called the Improv Stripes QAL. I’ve done quite a bit of work like this in years past and thought it would be fun to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilts, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Something New….

Posted on August 1, 2017 by katyquilts

I’ve been blogging for years now and for the last several years, almost daily. I use WordPress and have been very happy with it. A few years back, I reached the point where I exceeded the storage space allowed for … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Accuquilt Studio Cutter | 17 Comments

Goals July/August

Posted on July 31, 2017 by katyquilts

I only set three goals for myself and I was able to accomplish two of them. I’m gonna call that a win! Here were the goals I set for July. 1. Finish Vintage Star quilt. Done! 2. Finish the Vintage … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Goals | 12 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Vintage Indigo

Posted on July 30, 2017 by katyquilts

This is what I plan on working on today. I used vintage feedsacks for the backing. This is what it looks like after basting on my longarm. Yep, back to Baptist Fans again! This time, I’m using a smaller stencil. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 10 Comments

A Polyester Beauty

Posted on July 29, 2017 by katyquilts

My friend, Zenia, asked me to quilt this crazy quilt for her. It was given to her. It is made mostly from polyester double knits, with a few odd pieces of courduroy and other bits.  It was foundation pieced onto … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Stars

Posted on July 28, 2017 by katyquilts

It’s done! I’m so pleased with this. It is my third hand quilted finish this year. If you recall, I purchased this top at an antique fair in May. It was a perfect stress reliever project to drag around the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 27 Comments

Vintage Scrap Project

Posted on July 27, 2017 by katyquilts

I got a bit sidetracked during my sorting yesterday. I found this small bin of vintage scraps and started digging through it. I fount these little rectangles and set them aside. I think they’d make a nice little Chinese Coins … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics | 12 Comments

Fabric Storage

Posted on July 26, 2017 by katyquilts

I might be done folding fabric. Hooray!  My baskets have gone from this: To this! Okay, at first glance I realize they don’t look much different. And they still aren’t perfect. But it’s better. Much better. My vintage yardage is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabric, Storage, Uncategorized | 10 Comments