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!

Red QOV

Posted on June 19, 2017 by katyquilts

I absolutely love this red QOV made by Joan! As soon as I saw it, I knew I would use Candy Apple Red Glide thread on this. I chose a pantograph called Sumptuous. It gives a lot of texture without … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday ~ Vintage Stars

Posted on June 18, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m still working at hand quilting this top. The quilting doesn’t seem to show much though. Here is the back. I have 8 of 30 blocks  quilted so far. I love how the person who made these blocks made her … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 9 Comments

Another QOV 

Posted on June 17, 2017 by katyquilts

This QOV top was made by Lynda. I used this panto on it. I’d forgotten how much I like this one! Here is the back. And a detail shot. Have a great day!

Posted in Finishes, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor | 7 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Broken Dishes Baby Quilt

Posted on June 16, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished the binding on this baby quilt while traveling. I like having baby quilts on hand for gifts so this is another to add to that pile. I gave two away last month. The colors are much brighter than … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Fresh Modern Quilts, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Quilts of Valor!

Posted on June 15, 2017 by katyquilts

I picked up another batch of tops from the Stitching Sisters group. Here is the first one quilted. It’s a lovely top, so flat and square. I wish I had a better way to take photos so they looked flat … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor | 5 Comments

Stress Quilting

Posted on June 14, 2017 by katyquilts

Do you quilt when you are stressed? I do. But I don’t want a complicated project to sew.  While waiting for news last week about my sweet father in law, I grabbed these HST blocks and started sewing them together. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Vintage Stars

Posted on June 13, 2017 by katyquilts

Thank you are all of your sweet comments. I’m sure you’ve noticed that I’m behind on responding again. The trip we made was to see my sweet father in law who is now in hospice care. He is staying at … Continue reading →

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DWMonday ~ Vintage Stars

Posted on June 12, 2017 by katyquilts

As I was debating with myself about which vintage top to quilt, some things came up which left me very frustrated. No more time for debate, I wanted to get going on hand quilting NOW!  So I went back to … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand quilting, Vintage Fabrics | 4 Comments

Jeep Invasion 2017!

Posted on June 11, 2017 by katyquilts

A couple weekends ago, the mister and I attended our first Jeep event together since I got my Jeep, Oscar. It was held at Silver Lake Sand Dunes on the west side of Michigan. That area is absolutely gorgeous!  Friday … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Sea Sick!

Posted on June 9, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m still quilting and finishing tops that I stitched up last winter in Arizona. I made this top all from Cotton and Steel FQs. I used Bonnie Hunter’s tutorial called Scrappy Trips. You can find it here. I started calling it … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Modern Quilts, Pantographs | 28 Comments