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!

A Start….

Posted on May 17, 2017 by katyquilts

I picked a panto and quilted one row. This is what it looks like under the frame. Have a great day!

Posted in Bed Quilts, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs | 3 Comments

A Little Crazy….

Posted on May 16, 2017 by katyquilts

So even though my house is over run with cute little people, I decided it would be a good idea to load a huge quilt on the frame. Remember the Sea Sick top?  Yeah, it still makes me feel a … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs | 7 Comments

DWMonday ~ Quilting Design Ideas

Posted on May 15, 2017 by katyquilts

Since I have finally gifted Daughter #2’s QOV, I will be sharing finish pictures soon. I thought first, I would show you some of the ideas I cycled through for the border quilting. I’ve mentioned before that I use an … Continue reading →

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Two are better than one ~ Ecclesiastes 4:9

Posted on May 14, 2017 by katyquilts

And they lived happily ever after.

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The Littles

Posted on May 13, 2017 by katyquilts

We are having a great time with our littles this week! Have a great day!

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Finish It Up Friday  ~ Blueberry Park

Posted on May 12, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m so excited to share this finish with you! I pieced this top last winter in Arizona from a layer cake of Blueberry Park by Karen Lewis. It is a beautiful line of fabric. I mentioned earlier that I added … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Fresh Modern Quilts, Uncategorized | 35 Comments

Vintage Quilts and a Batting Question

Posted on May 11, 2017 by katyquilts

First of all, I had lots of questions regarding the batting I am using in the little vintage quilt I shared yesterday. I wish I could tell you all what it is, but I can’t. It was a piece of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 3 Comments

Do As I Say…..

Posted on May 10, 2017 by katyquilts

….not as I do!   I often have people ask me if it is okay to wash vintage quilt tops. I always emphatically say no! I have seen so many lovely tops that turned into a frayed ball of threads … Continue reading →

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Churn Dash QOV

Posted on May 9, 2017 by katyquilts

Here is the last of the three QOVs that I quilted for the Stitching Sisters group last week. I used this panto. Oops! I see a few threads there! Have a great day!

Posted in Finishes, Quilt of Valor | 7 Comments

Blueberry Park Progress

Posted on May 8, 2017 by katyquilts

I so appreciate all of the quilting suggestions I received regarding this top. As I was pondering them all, inspiration hit! Sorry for the terrible lighting. I’m using my pattern boards for this. I liked the idea of the suggestion … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting | 9 Comments