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!

Another Eagle QOV

Posted on April 26, 2017 by katyquilts

Well, the Eagle QOV that I’ve been working on is still not done. But I got another one to quilt for a member of our Stitching Sisters group. Once again, I’m using an app called Adobe Ideas to try to … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Quilt of Valor | 8 Comments

Quilting QOVs Again!

Posted on April 25, 2017 by katyquilts

I picked up a few Quilt of Valor tops over the weekend. This lovely one belongs to Kathy D. I decided to use this panto on it. I’m so pleased with the texture it gives. I hope to get this … Continue reading →

Posted in Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Pantographs, Quilt of Valor | 9 Comments

DWMonday ~ Blueberry Park 

Posted on April 24, 2017 by katyquilts

Remember this small top? It is currently 48 by 60 inches. A bit on the small side for a lap quilt so I’ve been considering adding white borders. I’ve also begun thinking about how I want to quilt this. Here … Continue reading →

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Jeep the Mac 2017

Posted on April 22, 2017 by katyquilts

Ever since hubby and I have been married, I’ve driven practical vehicles. I’m okay with that. We have four kids and function has always been the most important consideration. I have never really cared what I drove as long as … Continue reading →

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Vintage Redwork

Posted on April 20, 2017 by katyquilts

A dear friend of mine gave me this redwork top that had been made by a great aunt of hers. This is another top that I am thinking about starting to hand quilt. It is lng and narrow. I don’t … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday 

Posted on April 19, 2017 by katyquilts

The current WIP is my house. I hung up some quilts in the family room. I hung my log cabin quilt over the fireplace. On my rack, I hung my Midwinter Blues quilt. I have my Grant’s Bowties on the … Continue reading →

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Believe it or not….

Posted on April 18, 2017 by katyquilts

Thank you all for your input regarding the placement of the daisy blocks! Hopefully, I can get them stitched together soon. Since I finished  the vintage quilt top that I was recently  working on, I’m actually hunting around for another … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 10 Comments

DWMonday ~ Vintage Daisies

Posted on April 17, 2017 by katyquilts

I have other projects that I need to work on, but I was in the mood for something different. So I pulled out these daisy blocks that I finished last fall and squared them all up. They currently measure 17 … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Wall Monday | 29 Comments

A Little DIY

Posted on April 15, 2017 by katyquilts

While Daughter #2 was here, she helped me tackle a few DIY projects.  That wallpaper border went up nearly 16 years ago. It was time for it to go. I always loved it as well as the paint color, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Home projects | 8 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ American Jane

Posted on April 14, 2017 by katyquilts

I told you this was shaping up to be a quick finish! Daughter #2 and hubby indulged me in taking a few out door pics while out and about. This top was pieced from two charm packs and some yardage … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 23 Comments