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!

DWMonday ~ 9 Patch QOV

Posted on August 14, 2017 by katyquilts

I finished the UFO top that I found last week and I even got it loaded up to quilt. I pulled out this variegated thread and thought I might use it for the quilting. Then I remembered this panto and … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilt of Valor | 7 Comments

Black and White 2

Posted on August 12, 2017 by katyquilts

Here are some more photos from a recent trip home. I’ve always been fascinated by dilapidated, abandoned houses like this one. I can’t help but wonder about the people that lived there and why it was left to fall down. … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Shenandoah Stars

Posted on August 11, 2017 by katyquilts

I started this quilt way back in November of 2014! Gosh, it’s good to finally be done with it! I quilted it with a panto called Airborne from Urban Elementz. The stars are 8 inch blocks. The fabrics are from … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Bed Quilts, Civil War Repro Quilts, Finishes, Uncategorized | 21 Comments

I Found Another UFO!

Posted on August 10, 2017 by katyquilts

In the process of cleaning the sewing room, I found yet another UFO. These bits and pieces were from a mystery quilt along last fall. I set this aside when I was preparing to go to AZ and just found it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Facings Tutorial

Posted on August 9, 2017 by katyquilts

I shared this finish with you last week, but I took pictures while making the facing as I thought some of you might be interested in learning how I did it. First I cut 2 1/2 inch strips and pressed … Continue reading →

Posted in Tutorials, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

More Scrap Busting!

Posted on August 8, 2017 by katyquilts

Beware! This is a photo heavy post! Hubby is out of town so I’ve spent some concentrated time scrap busting the last couple days! Remember my overflowing baby bath tub full of scraps? And this big bucket of scraps? I … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Scraps, Uncategorized | 15 Comments

DWMonday ~ Log Cabin Quilting 

Posted on August 7, 2017 by katyquilts

Can you believe that after all the time I spent playing with these blocks, I went back to the first layout? Anyway, the blocks are now together and I am debating adding a white border.  But I’ve also been starting … Continue reading →

Posted in Accuquilt, Design Wall Monday, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting | 10 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on August 6, 2017 by katyquilts

My first slow stitching project today will be the binding on my Shenandoah Stars quilt. If I have time after that, I will try to get another fan quilted on this. Have a wonderful day! Linking up with Kathy’s Quilts

Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Toy Sewing Machines

Posted on August 5, 2017 by katyquilts

I’ve recently added to my toy sewing machine collection.  Mr. Wonderful bought this first one for me at an antique mall. He was able to wait a whole day before giving it to me! That is a record for him! … Continue reading →

Posted in Toy Sewing Machines, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Improv Stripes QAL

Posted on August 4, 2017 by katyquilts

Sometimes a quick project is just what you need. The Improv Stripes QAL hosted by Debbie at A Quilter’s Table fit the bill for me this week.  I always get questions when I show a quilt that I have quilted in what … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Quilts, Finishes, Long Arm Quilting, Longarm Quilting, Uncategorized | 17 Comments