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 Little Slow Stitching

Posted on May 7, 2017 by katyquilts

And just in time too. The recipient of this quilt arrives on a Tuesday! Have a wonderful day!

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A Sweet Little Find

Posted on May 6, 2017 by katyquilts

While on a recent antique jaunt with hubby, I found this lovely crib quilt top! I love how the blocks are all very orderly on the left, but on the far right, things get a bit wonky! This picture shows … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Grad Quilt

Posted on May 5, 2017 by katyquilts

The grad quilt for my nephew is done and delivered!   I think he liked it! Have a great day! Linking up with Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Busy Hands Quilts, Crazy Mom Quilts, Devoted Quilter

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Spring!

Posted on May 4, 2017 by katyquilts

I think it’s finally safe to say that spring has arrived in Michigan!  I love this time of year! I wandered around the yard the other day to take a few pictures.  In the interest of full disclosure, I must … Continue reading →

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Finally Quilting

Posted on May 3, 2017 by katyquilts

I’m so glad to finally be quilting this QOV. I’m doing a lot of ruler/template work on this. I decided to use my pattern boards to quilt the center panel with the eagle. I just taped off where the panel … Continue reading →

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 Borders and Cutting 

Posted on May 2, 2017 by katyquilts

This is what I have been up to in the sewing room. First, I’ve been sewing borders. Yes, I ended up using that stripe in the QOV I’ve been working on. I finally added borders to my Blueberry Park top.  … Continue reading →

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April/May Goals

Posted on May 1, 2017 by katyquilts

It has been a very busy month! May will likely be even busier with Daughter #3’s wedding and lots of family arriving for the festivities. It’s all so exciting! But first, let’s see what I got done in April. Here … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on April 29, 2017 by katyquilts

A few bits and pieces from the last week.  Daughter #2 found out she was a calendar girl for the automotive company she works for. These calendars were distributed at the Shanghai Auto Show! Mr. Wonderful and I did a … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday ~ Quilts of Valor

Posted on April 28, 2017 by katyquilts

Here are the QOVs that I got quilted up last week. Both were made by Kathy D, a member of the Stitching Sisters group. Here is a detail shot of the back. I love how she set her eagle quilt! … Continue reading →

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QOV Progress

Posted on April 27, 2017 by katyquilts

I finally decided how I wanted to quilt this and now I’m making good progress. I should finish soon! Have a great day!

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