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!

Free at Last

Posted on June 30, 2017 by katyquilts

Yesterday, my Dad met Jesus face to face. 6/16/1941- 6/29/2017

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Hotel Sewing

Posted on June 28, 2017 by katyquilts

I ended up making a spur of the moment trip home to see my parents. I drove partway on Sunday and stayed at a hotel. Yes, I brought a machine! After I got settled, I set up my sewing space. … Continue reading →

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Happy Mail!

Posted on June 27, 2017 by katyquilts

I didn’t make it to MSQC on my last trip to Missouri, but they had a great daily deal so I let my fingers do the clicking! I already had Volume one of Stitched Together and now I have Volume … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Puss in the Corner

Posted on June 26, 2017 by katyquilts

Today I thought I would share my progress on these blocks. I haven’t worked on them much as last week I was focused on QOVs. Here is what I have so far. While working on these the other day, I … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching ~ Vintage Stars Progress

Posted on June 25, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m still stitching away on this! I now have 14 of 30 blocks done. Here’s a look at the back. I took the next picture one evening last week. I love how the quilting shows. Keep stitching! Linking up with Kathy’s … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on June 24, 2017 by katyquilts

I took a little trip to a quilt shop in a near by town with a friend yesterday. This shop is participating in the Row by Row program this summer. I’ve never been interested in collecting the rows and making … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Eagle QOV 

Posted on June 23, 2017 by katyquilts

Thank you all for your kind comments on yesterday’s post! You are all too sweet! Someone asked how long I have been quilting. The answer is 29 years! I can’t even believe I’m that old!  Anyway, here is the last … Continue reading →

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Liebster Award!

Posted on June 22, 2017 by katyquilts

Cindy and Sandy from   Gray Barn Designs  nominated me for the Liebster Award. Thank you! WHAT IS THE LEIBSTER AWARD? The Liebster Award 2017 is an award that exists only on the internet, and is given to bloggers by … Continue reading →

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Another QOV 

Posted on June 21, 2017 by katyquilts

This one was also pieced by Nadine. I think it is a Missouri Star pattern, but I don’t know the name. I didn’t want the quilting to detract from the piecing so I kept it simple. I used my wavy … Continue reading →

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QOV Week Continues….

Posted on June 20, 2017 by katyquilts

…….with this lovely from Nadine.   I used a pantograph called Loop the Loop, one of my favorites. Here is the back.  I’ve been using a new 60 weight Glide thread and I’m loving it! It blends beautifully with all … Continue reading →

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