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!

Folding Fabric

Posted on July 25, 2017 by katyquilts

I took a break from scraps and decided to tackle yardage. I fold the fabric selvedge to selvedge and then wind it around my big ruler like this. I found this in my vintage stash! Here are a couple stacks … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabric, Storage, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

More Scrap Management

Posted on July 24, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m still working through scraps. I will be at this for some time. I tackled my 30s reproduction scraps. When I do this, I go through the bin, ironing each piece. I sort into piles by size like this. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Scraps, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

Slow Unstitching?

Posted on July 23, 2017 by katyquilts

I’ve been working on cleaning and reorganizing my sewing room. It is a huge job. In the process, I came across this small top that I had started hand quilting a few years ago. I never got very far. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand quilting, Vintage Quilts | 11 Comments

Jeeping and Quilting

Posted on July 22, 2017 by katyquilts

That sums up my last weekend. Mr. Wonderful and I decided to take off and see where the road lead. I did let him drive Oscar the Jeep. But if I’m honest, it was only so I could work on … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ 30s Ohio Stars

Posted on July 21, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished this one at the last second! It was too dark for photos outside when I finished the binding.  Here is a look at my allover freehand feathers. And a look at the back. I will update this post … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Bed Quilts, Finishes, Free Motion Quilting, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

Scrap Management

Posted on July 20, 2017 by katyquilts

I started working on a long overdue cleanup in the sewing room. I had to evict the dust bunnies. They were nearly as big as my dog! So I took the room section  by section, cleared the area, mopped the … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt Studio Cutter, Scraps | 9 Comments

WIP Wednesday ~ 30s Stars

Posted on July 19, 2017 by katyquilts

Remember this top? I pieced it out in Arizona. I had planned to add borders, but then changed my mind. I put it on the frame and it languished there for several days. I wanted to quilt all over free … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Free Motion Quilting, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 15 Comments

Vintage Quilts Part 3

Posted on July 18, 2017 by katyquilts

I love looking at old quilts for inspiration! I hope you do as well. Here are some more shots taken on our recent travels. I both loved and hated this next one. The top itself was very old and beautifully … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 8 Comments

DWMonday ~ Log Cabins…..Again!

Posted on July 17, 2017 by katyquilts

I still haven’t decided on a layout for these blocks! I have played with them a bit more though. Sometimes, these decisions are just too hard. Sigh. Have a good one.

Posted in Design Wall Monday, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Vintage Stars

Posted on July 16, 2017 by katyquilts

Are you sick of this yet? I’m getting close to the end! Just 5 more blocks to quilt. And yes, I’m already trying to decide what I will hand quilt next! Hope you enjoy some slow stitching today.

Posted in Hand quilting | 3 Comments