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!

Jackpot!

Posted on November 4, 2017 by katyquilts

I went to an estate sale yesterday that had a Singer Featherweight advertised. It was more than I would pay ($800). While looking around, I came across several bins of fabric marked $25 each. I looked in the bins, but … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ White on White

Posted on November 3, 2017 by katyquilts

This quilt was an adventure I won’t soon forget! You can read about the beginnings of this quilt here. And some of the issues I had  here. I’m glad I persevered and finished. I did get sloppy toward the end. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 18 Comments

Mama said there’d be days like this…..

Posted on November 2, 2017 by katyquilts

Harry’s home. Sadly, I didn’t notice this until I got him back on the frame. The needle should be in the center of the foot. I spent nearly $150 yesterday and ended up fixing this myself this morning. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in HQ Avante, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

October/November Goals

Posted on November 1, 2017 by katyquilts

Time to look at what I’ve accomplished….or not! Here are the goals I listed for October. 1. I want to finish the vintage pyramid quilt that I have been hand quilting. Done! 2. Finish the Palmateer Point QAL quilt. Done!  … Continue reading →

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This and That Tuesday

Posted on October 31, 2017 by katyquilts

I found this little tin of squares when playing with my four patches. I had cut them with this die from Accuquilt. So I decided to put the 4 patches away until I’ve made some more. I spent a good chunk … Continue reading →

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IDWMonday

Posted on October 30, 2017 by katyquilts

We had a wonderful, but very busy weekend. By last night, I was itching to play a little. So I grabbed this little container of random 4 patches. These will finish at 2 inches. Here is one option. And another. … Continue reading →

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Slow Stitching Sunday~ Vintage Broken Dishes

Posted on October 29, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m ready to start my next hand quilting project. I have this vintage crib quilt top back together and basted for hand quilting. I found a package of Mountain Mist Blue Ribbon batting in my stash. I’m not sure they … Continue reading →

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Random Saturday 

Posted on October 28, 2017 by katyquilts

Fall is most definitely here! I figured it was about time I got out this fall quilt. I also wanted to let you know that Accuquilt has some awesome sales through the end of October. I used my dies to make that … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Vintage Pyramids

Posted on October 27, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m so excited to share this finish with you today! I purchased this vintage top on eBay quite a few years ago and I so enjoyed hand quilting it over the last couple months. Here’s a look at the back. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics, Vintage Quilts | 24 Comments

The Best Laid Plans….

Posted on October 26, 2017 by katyquilts

Well, I finally have this little top together. And I even have the backing fabric ready. But it is on hold now because I loaded this up and started quilting it first. And before I got very far at all, … Continue reading →

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